What is another word for culinary professional?
Pronunciation: [kjˈʊlɪnəɹi pɹəfˈɛʃənə͡l] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the term culinary professional. A chef is someone who prepares food professionally in a restaurant or commercial kitchen. A cook is someone who prepares food professionally in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, schools and hotels. A baker is someone who specializes in baking bread, pastries and desserts. A sous chef is responsible for managing the kitchen and supervising the kitchen staff. A food service worker is someone who works in a cafeteria or other food service establishment, such as a hospital or prison. All of these synonyms refer to individuals who have a passion for preparing food and who have the skills and knowledge to do it professionally.
