Culinary Roles and Responsibilities

A chef specializing in preparing fish and seafood dishes.

• Poissonier

• Garade Manger/Pantry Chef

• Entremetier

• Saucier

• Potager

A chef responsible for preparing cold foods, salads, and appetizers, as well as managing the pantry and stock.

• Saucier

• Garade Manger/Pantry Chef

• Potager

• Poissonier

• Entremetier

A chef specializing in preparing hot appetizers, soups, stews, and vegetable dishes.

• Poissonier

• Entremetier

• Saucier

• Garade Manger/Pantry Chef

• Potager

A chef specializing in preparing soups and stews.

• Entremetier

• Saucier

• Garade Manger/Pantry Chef

• Poissonier

• Potager

A chef specializing in preparing sauces and gravies.

• Saucier

• Poissonier

• Entremetier

• Garade Manger/Pantry Chef

• Potager

A waiter or server in a formal dining establishment, responsible for a specific section of tables.

• Chef de Rang

• Poissonier

• Garade Manger/Pantry Chef

• Entremetier

• Potager

A kitchen staff member who communicates orders between the kitchen and the dining room, ensuring dishes are delivered promptly and accurately.

• Entremetier

• Garade Manger/Pantry Chef

• Potager

• Poissonier

• Runner/Expediter

A baker, specializing in bread and pastries.

• Poissonier

• Garade Manger/Pantry Chef

• Boulanger

• Potager

• Entremetier

A head waiter or maitre d', responsible for overseeing the service in a specific dining area.

• Entremetier

• Garade Manger/Pantry Chef

• Poissonier

• Potager

• Chef d'Etage