Préparation des Aliments et des Boissons - Cuisiniers et Cuisine

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

cuisinier, cuisinière

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

chef, cuisinier, cuisinière

the skill or activity of preparing food

cuisine

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

cuisine

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

cordon bleu, cuisinier de haut niveau

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

cuisine

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

culinaire

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

gourmet

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

haute cuisine, cuisine raffinée

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

nouvelle cuisine

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

recette

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

cuisinier sur commande, cuisinière sur commande

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

traiteur

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

serveur de voiture, serveuse de voiture

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

commis de cuisine

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

cuisinier de préparation, assistant de cuisine

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

second-in-command

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, responsable de section

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

cuisinier de ligne, cuisinier sur la ligne

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

cuisinier de relève, cuisinier intérimaire

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

entremetier

a chef or cook who specializes in preparing and cooking sauces

saucier, chef de sauce

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

garde-manger

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

cuisinier polyvalent, cuisinier de relais

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

pâtissier, chef pâtissier

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

poissonier, poissonnière

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

grillardin, chef de grill

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

maître d'hôtel

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

sommelier, sommelière

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

serveur

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

aide-serveur

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

hôte, inviteur

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

hôtesse

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

barman, barmaid

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

dégustateur, dégustatrice

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

expéditeur, coordinateur

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

livreur de nourriture, coursier de restaurant

the practice of preparing and cooking meals at home

cuisine maison, cuisine familiale

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

casher, halakha

food that is prepared according to Islamic dietary laws

halal, nourriture halal

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

cuisine minceur