Cook

Pro Tip 1/2

Occupational Term

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

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

Pro Tip 2/2

Job Hierarchy

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

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