Use culinary finishing techniques

Apply culinary finishing techniques including garnishing, decorating, plating, glazing, presenting and portioning.

apply finishing touches to food and drink
use culinary techniques for finishing
apply eye-catching detail to finish food product
use techniques for culinary finish

skill/competence

sector-specific

Use culinary finishing techniques is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Head chef: Head chefs manage the kitchen to oversee the preparation, cooking and service of food.
Chef: Chefs are culinary professionals with a flair for creativity and innovation to provide a unique gastronomic experience.
Pastry chef: Pastry chefs are responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting desserts, sweet products and bakery products.
Cook: cooks are culinary operatives who are able to prepare and present food, normally in domestic and institutional environments.
Diet cook: Diet cooks prepare and present meals according to special dietary or nutrition needs.
Pizzaiolo: Pizzaiolos are responsible for preparing and cooking pizzas.
Head pastry chef: Head pastry chefs manage pastry staff and ensure the preparation, cooking and presentation of desserts, sweet products and pastry products. 
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.
Grill cook: Grill cooks prepare and present meat, vegetables and fish using grill equipment such as grills and rotisseries.

Use culinary finishing techniques is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Use culinary finishing techniques – ESCO