A professional who prepares specialty foods, such as fish and chips, tacos, and pasties (Cornish meat pies) according to recipe and specific methods applicable to type of cookery.

• May serve orders to customers at window or counter.
• May prepare and serve beverages, such as coffee, clam nectar, and fountain drinks.
• May be required to exercise showmanship in preparation of food, such as flipping pancakes in air to turn or tossing pizza dough in air to lighten texture.
• May be designated according to food item prepared as Cook, Fish And Chips.