Lots of thinking arises in mind when we hear the word “chef”. Nearly everyone associates the word with fine dining eating places and French sauces. Generally, the image of a chef comes with a big chef’s cap perched on a head. This is by far the most common descriptions that people call up when they think of a chef. Along with this image comes a certain degree of admiration.

Executive chef job is the most (more…)

A sous chef is a ranking on the chef hierarchy just below an executive chef or chef of cuisine. The word “sous” is French for “under”, related to the word “sub” in English; so a sous chef is second-in-command after the executive chef. The sous chef is directly in charge of kitchen production. Because the executive chef’s responsibilities require spending a great deal of time at a desk, the sous chef takes command of the actual (more…)

Also referred to as a ‘station chef’ or a ‘line cook’, the Chef de Partie has the responsibility for the food production management of a specific kitchen section. Chef de Partie work in larger kitchens where there are a number of sections to handle and supervise. Each separate section of the kitchen is also known as a ‘station’, hence the name ‘station chef’. <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._tr (more…)

You’ve always loved eating, but the time has come to start cooking for yourself. Whether you’re a new graduate looking to leave behind your top ramen days or a foodie lacking kitchen skills, entering the cooking world is no small task. That’s why the Food Network is around — a resource for culinary aficionados and amateurs alike. But with so many different chefs to choose from, where do you start? We’ve created a guide to the (more…)

Can you really get pizza in Pattaya, Thailand? Absolutely. Is it any good? Superb! Does this sound strange to you? It shouldn’t. Some of the finest chefs in the world have made their homes in Thailand and have set up shop cooking some of the finest cuisine in the world.

I love Thai food and eat my share of rice and noodles with all the other spicy goodies that go along with them, but I also like to sample food fr (more…)