Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods; Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietician or chef; Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers; Oversee kitchen operations; Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment; May set up and oversee buffets; May clean kitchen and work are; May plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies; May hire and train staff.