Preparación de Alimentos y Bebidas - Cocineros y cocina

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

cocinero

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

chef

the skill or activity of preparing food

cocina

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

cocina

a person who has attained a high level of skill or expertise in culinary arts

cordon bleu, experto culinario

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

cocina

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

culinario

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

gourmet, gastrónomo

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

alta cocina, cocina gourmet

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

nueva cocina

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

receta

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

cocinero de comida rápida

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

proveedor de catering

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

camarero de autos, camarera de autos

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

ayudante de cocinero

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

cocinero de preparación, ayudante de cocina

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

sous-chef

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

chef de partie, jefe de partida

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

cocinero de línea, cocinero en la línea

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

cocinero de relevo, cocinero suplente

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

entremetier, chef de gama

a chef or cook who specializes in preparing and cooking sauces

saucier, chef de salsa

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

garde manger, cocinero de fríos

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

cocinero versátil, cocinero de reemplazo

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

pastelero, chef de pastelería

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

pescadero, chef de pescado

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

asador, cocinero de parrilla

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

maître

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

sommelier

someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

camarero, mesero

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

ayudante de camarero

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

anfitrión, huésped

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

anfitriona, hostess

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

bartender, barman, camarero

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

degustador, degustadora

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

expedidor, coordinador

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

repartidor de comida, correos de comida

the practice of preparing and cooking meals at home

cocina casera, cocina hecha en casa

food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws, fit for consumption by observant Jews

kosher, comida kosher

food that is prepared according to Islamic dietary laws

halal, comida halal

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

cocina ligera, cocina saludable