Cook Skills Review Form: Printable Cook Evaluation Sheet
A cook skills review is a simple, fair way to rate a cook’s skills and habits and agree what to work on. Rate each area from 1 to 5, add comments, and agree actions together.
What is inside
- Cook, station, date, reviewer and period reviewed
- Eleven areas rated 1 to 5: knife skills, recipes and portions, speed and timing, seasoning, mise en place, cleanliness, food safety, waste awareness, teamwork, reliability and attitude to feedback
- A summary: strengths, focus areas and training or support agreed
- Signature lines for the cook and the reviewer, and the next review date
It suits head chefs and sous chefs who want to give structured feedback to their team.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I review a cook?
A common pattern is after the first weeks, and then at regular intervals you set. Write the next review date on every sheet.
How should I run the conversation?
Let the cook rate themselves first, then compare. Start with strengths, agree two or three focus areas and write down the support you will give.
How to use this form
- Print one sheet per cook.
- Write the cook’s name, station, the review period and the date.
- Rate each area from 1 to 5 based on what you have seen, not on impressions.
- Discuss the ratings with the cook and add comments.
- Agree strengths, focus areas and the training or support you will provide.
- Both sign, and set the next review date.
