Culinary Careers

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Executive Chef

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The highest ranking person in the kitchen. They are responsible for food prep and managing the kitchen.

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Sous Chef

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the second-in-command in a professional kitchen. This person assists the head chef (also called the executive chef).

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Line Cook

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A cook who prepares specific dishes or works at a particular station during service in the kitchen.

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Pastry Chef

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Someone who specializes in making desserts, or pastries.

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Prep Cook

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This person prepares the ingredients for the dishes.

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Dishwasher

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A person who cleans dishes and kitchen equipment.

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Host/Hostess

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Greets the guests and gives them tables and drinks, manages reservations.

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Bartender

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A professional who prepares and serves drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

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Sommelier

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A wine steward.

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Busser (also busgirl or busboy)

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Someone who cleans tables.