Практическая работа 2. Работа с текстом «От помощника до шеф повара»

Практическая работа 2. Работа с текстом «От помощника до шеф повара»

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THE COOKS

There are a lot of job opportunities for people with an interest in cooking. The most popular are the positions of a chef or a cook. Chefs and cooks prepare food. A

chef or head cook supervises other culinary workers (all kinds of line cooks, communards, kitchen assistants, dishwashers and so on), oversees the running of the kitchen and sometimes the entire establishment. He or she may also be called an executive chef or chefs de cuisine. A cook who works under the head cook's supervision may be called an assistant or line cook. They may also have a job title that refers to the duties, for example a fry cook, a grill cook or a pastry cook.

Most people who are employed in these culinary careers work in restaurants or other dining establishments. Healthcare facilities and schools also employ cooks. These jobs are typically full-time. Such work is very fast-paced and can be stressful. It also involves standing for long periods of time which can be exhausting. Such injuries as cuts, burns, slips and falls are quite common.

Cooks and chefs can take courses in high school or through vocational school programs. In order to work as a head cook one should complete a formal training program. They are offered by culinary arts schools and colleges. A culinary student will usually complete an internship in order to gain practical experience.

Cooks must have physical stamina, manual dexterity and a good sense of taste and smell. Chefs and head cooks must also have the creativity to develop recipes. They must be able to function as a member of a team. They must be strong leaders and have excellent communication and time management skills.

Answer the questions.

1. What are the most popular positions for people with interests in culinary art?

2. What do cooks do?

3. What are the duties of an executive chef?

4. How can line cooks be called?

5. Where can cooks work?

6. What are the advantages of the position of a chef?

7. What are the disadvantages?

8. What education should a cook have? Where can one get it?

9. What qualities and skills are required for this position?

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