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chef (noun)

A professional cook, typically the chief or head cook in a restaurant or hotel. Chefs are skilled in many aspects of food preparation, menu planning, and kitchen management.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Chef' as the 'Chief' of the kitchen. They both start with 'CH' and both mean 'the boss.' Just remember the F...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Calling a home cook a 'chef' in a formal document. → Calling them a 'talented home cook.'

Pronouncing 'chef' like 'chief'. → /ʃef/

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