what is the chef
A chef is a highly trained and skilled professional cook who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation of a particular cuisine. The word chef is derived (and shortened) from the term chef de cuisine (French pronunciation: â[ÊÉf.dÉ.kÉ¥i.zin]), the director or head of a kitchen. Chefs can receive both formal training from an institution, as well as through apprenticeship with an experienced chef.