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    Chef (en. Chef)

    /ʃɛf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who runs the kitchen of an establishment.
    The chef prepared a special menu for the gala dinner.
    El chef preparó un menú especial para la cena de gala.
    Professional cook who has authority in the kitchen.
    The chef is responsible for the quality of the dishes served.
    El chef es responsable de la calidad de los platos servidos.
    Person who specializes in the preparation of certain types of food.
    She is a pastry chef and makes the best cakes.
    Ella es chef de repostería y hace los mejores pasteles.

    Etymology

    From the French 'chef', which means 'chief' or 'director'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chef de cuisine
    Title given to the main person in charge of a kitchen.
    chef de cuisine
    chef de partie
    Cook responsible for a specific section in the kitchen.
    chef de partie
    executive chef
    Cook who supervises culinary operations and staff in a restaurant.
    chef ejecutivo

    Related Words

    kitchen
    The place where food is prepared.
    cocina
    gastronomy
    The study of the relationship between food and culture.
    gastronomía
    recipe
    An instruction for preparing a dish.
    receta

    Slang Meanings

    Skilled and creative cook.
    That guy is a chef; he always surprises with his innovations in the kitchen.
    Ese tipo es un chef, siempre sorprende con sus innovaciones en la cocina.
    Chef with a characteristic style.
    The chef's kitchen is recognized for its avant-garde approach.
    La cocina del chef es reconocida por su enfoque vanguardista.