Tournant (or chef de tournant): The Relief cook. This term describes the cook in the kitchen who provides help to all the different cooks rather than having a specific job. Vegetable cook or entremetier: Prepares vegetables, soups, starches, and eggs.

Is chef a qualification?

There are no required qualifications to become a Chef, but it's common for Chefs to complete an apprenticeship and gain a vocational qualification such as a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816). Decide what type of restaurant you want to work in and what cuisine you'd like to cook.

What is a chef classed as?

According to the Cambridge dictionary, a cook is 'someone who prepares and cooks food', while a chef is 'a skilled and trained cook who works in a hotel or restaurant'. These definitions imply that a chef is a type of cook, but they differ in that a chef has developed learned skills, and has undergone training.