It can be translated into English as sauce chef. In addition to preparing sauces, the saucier prepares stews, hot hors d'œuvres, and sautés food to order. Although it is often considered the highest position of the station cooks, the saucier is typically still tertiary to the chef and sous-chef.

Why is a saucier important?

When making oatmeal or risotto, or simmering sauces that take time to thicken, a saucier pan moves the process along more efficiently. The rounded bottom makes it easier to stir and whisk without any food getting stuck between the bottom and sides of the pan.

How do you become a saucier?

The saucier chef reports to the executive chef in the kitchen hierarchy. The minimum education requirement for a saucier chef is a high school diploma. This should be followed by a two- to four-year course at a vocational or private culinary school. Students receive hands-on training in culinary school.