Cook

usgb/kʊk/
noun

A person who prepares food as their job.

She works as a cook in a large restaurant
Visual representation of "cook" - A person who prepares food as their job

Often appears as...

  • head cook
  • line cook
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Occupational Term

Used to describe someone whose job is preparing food, may not necessarily have the training of a chef.

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The restaurant hired a new cook with a passion for Italian cuisine.
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Job Hierarchy

In a professional kitchen, 'cook' usually implies a rank below a 'chef', who might have more creative control.

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After years of training, the cook finally became the head chef.
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