Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers Oversee kitchen operations Plan menu size of food portions Estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies Select and measure ingredients to mix to prepare foods according to menu Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment May set up and oversee buffets Monitor and order supplies May hire and train kitchen staff. Lead kitchen staff and helpers Inspection kitchen and food service areas Clean kitchen and work areas