chef

as in cook
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating the restaurant hired a famous chef to raise the quality of its cuisine

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Recent Examples of chef She's been a matador, a candidate for U.S. president, a chef, an artist, a Sea World trainer and even a journalist. Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025 Of course Eric used to be a professional chef and is now a restaurant consultant. Emma Specter, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025 Uchiko has its own executive pastry chef, Ariana Quant, who will serve up the popular milk and cereal dish, made up of fried milk, chocolate mousse and toasted milk ice cream. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 For nearly a quarter of a century, a team of hard-working, regional, notable chefs have donated, cooked and prepared the six-course incredible dinner spread enjoyed by those gathered for this great cause. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chef

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“Chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chef. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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