master chef
Elite culinary professional
A master chef is a culinary professional who has achieved the highest level of skill and expertise in cooking.
The title may be formally conferred through certification programs or used informally to recognize exceptional ability: He trained under a master chef in Lyon.
The term often implies authority over a kitchen and the ability to train others.
- culinaryRelated to cooking
- kitchenFood preparation room
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- mise en placePre-cooking ingredient arrangement
cooking show · restaurant · tasting · tasting menu · plating · sauté · knife · recipe · cuisine · seasoning · palate · sous · brigade · kitchen staff · toque · flame · sizzle · chopping
- kitchen jobscook, line cook, prep cook, head cook, saucier
- mastersschoolmaster, sifu, choirmaster, webmaster, ringmaster
- five-star termsluxury hotel, perfect score, first class, deluxe suite, highest rank
master chefbeginner
One who lacks experience
hack · apprentice · home cook · culinary student · fast food worker
master chefline cook
Kitchen staff at stations
prep cook · dishwasher · kitchen porter · kitchen helper · apprentice
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