Chef

usgb/ʃef/
noun

A person who prepares and cooks food, especially as a job.

He works as a chef in a five-star hotel.
Visual representation of "chef" - A person who prepares and cooks food, especially as a job.

Often appears as...

  • head chef
  • sous chef
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Professional Setting

The word 'chef' often implies a professional and trained cook in a restaurant, not just any cook.

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After studying culinary arts, he became a chef at a renowned restaurant.
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Not Just Cooking

Chefs usually also plan menus, manage kitchen staff, and source ingredients.

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The chef held a meeting to discuss the new seasonal menu with her team.
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