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Cooks and Cuisine

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cook
1.
cook
Verb

to make food with heat

I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast.

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chef
2.
chef
Noun

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

The chef prepared a delicious five-course meal for the guests, showcasing his culinary skills.

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cookery
3.
coo
ke
ry
Noun

the skill or activity of preparing food

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cook
4.
cook
Verb

to make food with heat

I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast.

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cordon bleu
Noun

a dish made of breaded and fried chicken or pork cutlets filled with ham and cheese

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cuisine
6.
cui
sine
Noun

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

They sampled a variety of Asian cuisine, including sushi, dim sum, and curry.

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culinary
7.
cu
li
na
ry
Adjective

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

She enrolled in a culinary school to learn professional cooking techniques.

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gourmet
8.
gour
met
Noun

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

She is a true gourmet who enjoys exploring new flavors and cuisines.

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haute cuisine
Noun

fancy and carefully prepared food with beautiful presentation and top-notch ingredients

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nouvelle cuisine
Noun

a French style of cooking known for its light, delicate dishes, fresh ingredients, and artistic presentation

The restaurant gained acclaim for its innovative take on nouvelle cuisine, drawing food enthusiasts from around the world.

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recipe
11.
re
ci
pe
Noun

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

She followed her grandmother's chocolate cake recipe, which included a secret ingredient.

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short-order cook
Noun

someone whose job is preparing food that can be quickly or easily cooked

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caterer
13.
ca
te
rer
Noun

a person or company that provides food and drink for an event

The caterer prepared a delicious array of appetizers for the wedding reception.

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car
hop
Noun

a waiter or waitress who serves food to customers in parked cars at a drive-in restaurant

Customers enjoyed the convenience of having their orders brought to their cars by the friendly carhops.

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commis chef
Noun

‌a novice chef who works under the supervision of the head chef

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prep cook
Noun

a kitchen staff member who prepares and preps ingredients, such as chopping and measuring, in advance of cooking in a restaurant or culinary setting

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sous
chef
Noun

a cook who ranks second after the head chef in a professional restaurant

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chef de partie
Noun

a chef who oversees and manages a specific section or station in a professional kitchen, responsible for preparing and cooking a specific type of food or aspect of a meal

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line cook
Noun

a member of a kitchen staff who works on the cooking line, responsible for preparing and cooking food to order in a restaurant or culinary establishment

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relief cook
Noun

a chef or cook who temporarily fills in for other cooks who are absent or unavailable, assisting in various sections or stations in a professional kitchen as needed

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ent
re
me
tier
Noun

a chef or cook who is responsible for overseeing the preparation of soups, sauces, and side dishes

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sau
cier
Noun

a chef or cook who specializes in preparing and cooking sauces

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garde manger
Noun

a chef or cook who is responsible for the preparation, assembly, and presentation of cold dishes

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swing cook
Noun

a versatile cook who is able to work across different stations or sections in a professional kitchen, filling in for absent or busy cooks

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pa
ti
ssier
Noun

a pastry chef or baker who specializes in the creation and preparation of desserts, pastries, and baked goods

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poi
sso
nier
Noun

a chef or cook who specializes in the preparation and cooking of fish and seafood dishes

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gri
llar
din
Noun

a chef or cook who is responsible for cooking meats, particularly grilled or broiled meats

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maitre d'hotel
Noun

someone who is in charge of the waiters and waitresses of a restaurant

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sommelier
29.
so
mmel
ier
Noun

someone who is in charge of serving wine and helping customers choose wine in a restaurant

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server
30.
server
Noun

a computer that gives other computers access to files and information in a network

The company's server stores all employee files and emails.

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busboy
31.
bus
boy
Noun

someone whose job is to clear tables and dirty dishes, etc. in a restaurant

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host
32.
host
Noun

a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there

The host welcomed everyone with a warm smile and guided them to their seats.

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hostess
33.
hos
tess
Noun

a woman whose job is greeting customers in a restaurant, etc.

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bartender
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bar
ten
der
Noun

a person who serves drinks behind a bar, typically in a bar, restaurant, or other establishment

The bartender mixed a perfect martini for the customer sitting at the bar.

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taster
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tas
ter
Noun

a person who samples or evaluates food, drinks, or other substances

The chocolate company employs professional tasters to ensure the quality and flavor consistency of their products.

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ex
pe
di
ter
Noun

an individual who is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of food orders between the kitchen and the front of the house

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food runner
Noun

a staff member who is responsible for delivering food orders from the kitchen to the dining area

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home cooking
Noun

the practice of preparing and cooking meals at home

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kosher
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ko
sher
Adjective

(of food) prepared according to Jewish law

The meat served at the kosher deli adheres to strict Jewish dietary laws.

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halal
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ha
lal
Adjective

(of food) prepared according to Islamic law

She only eats halal meat from the local butcher.

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cuisine minceur
Noun

a style of cooking that emphasizes lightness, healthfulness, and the use of minimal fats and calories

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