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name: fish-cook
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'fish cook' (also: fish restaurant chef, fish fryer, sea food restaurant cook, seafood restaurant cook, fish restaurant cook, saucier). Use when the user asks for typical fish cook work such as: typical fish cook responsibilities"
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# Fish Cook

Fish cooks are responsible for preparing and presenting fish dishes using a variety of techniques. They may also prepare the accompanying sauces and purchase fresh fish for these dishes.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- comply with food safety and hygiene
- cook seafood
- ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
- handover the food preparation area
- maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
- order supplies
- receive kitchen supplies
- slice fish
- store raw food materials
- use cooking techniques
- use culinary finishing techniques
- use food cutting tools
- use food preparation techniques
- use reheating techniques

## Hot technologies

- Facebook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word

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