Noun
Definitions:A chef is a professional cook who is trained in the culinary arts and prepares food in a restaurant or other food service establishment.
Pronunciations:US: /ʃɛf/
UK: /ʃɛf/
Origin and Usage:The word "chef" comes from the French term "chef de cuisine," which means "head of the kitchen." The word has been in use in English since the mid-19th century and is commonly used to refer to professional cooks who are trained in the culinary arts. Chefs are responsible for creating menus, preparing food, and overseeing kitchen operations in restaurants and other food service establishments.
Synonyms:Cook, culinary artist, kitchen master, food expert, chef de cuisine.
Related Words:Knife, plate, sauce, spice, taste.
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