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The word "chef" is derived (and shortened) from the term chef de cuisine (French pronunciation: [ʃɛf.də.kɥi.zin]), the director or head of a kitchen. (The French word comes from Latin caput (head) and is cognate with English "chief"). In English, the title chef in the culinary arts originated in the haute cuisine of the 19th century.
A chef de cuisine (French pronunciation: [ʃɛf.də.kɥi.zin], French for head of kitchen) or head chef is a chef that leads a kitchen and its cooks. [1] [2] A chef patron (feminine form chef patronne) (French for boss chef) or executive chef is a chef that manages multiple kitchens and their staff.
Note: Despite the use of chef in English as the title for a cook, the word actually means "chief" or "head" in French. Similarly, cuisine means "kitchen", but also refers to food or cooking generally, or a type of food or cooking. Chef de cuisine (kitchen chef; "chief of the kitchen")
A chef preparing food on a metal baking sheet topped with parchment paper. An integral part of the culinary arts are the tools, known as cooking or kitchen utensils, that are used by both professional chefs and home cooks alike. Professionals in the culinary arts often call these utensils by the French term "batterie de cuisine".
That may include chefs who have articles in other languages on Wikipedia which have not as yet been translated into English. This article is a list of notable chefs and food experts throughout history.
Chef Arlie Doxtator discusses how Oneida people celebrated Thanksgiving and shares some recipes. For Indigenous peoples, Thanksgiving has complex meaning. Oneida chef shares his thoughts.
A cook is sometimes referred to as a chef, although in the culinary world, the terms are not interchangeable. Cooks' responsibilities include preparing food, managing food stations, cleaning the kitchen, and helping the chefs. [1] Restaurants will give a title to the cooks according to their designated stations. [2]
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