Stage (cooking)
Encyclopedia
Staging is when a cook
or chef
works briefly, for free, in another chef's kitchen to learn and be exposed to new techniques and cuisine
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A stage normally is used to see how a new chef or cook can adapt to the current environment in the kitchen. When a future chef is seeking an internship, often the stage is the next step after the interview.
A server or waiter can also "stage" in a restaurant for much the same purpose. The word is French, so it is pronounced with a short a (ah) followed by zje -- stahzje, mono-syllabic.
Cook (profession)
A cook is a person who prepares food for consumption. In Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Canada this profession requires government approval ....
or chef
Chef
A chef is a person who cooks professionally for other people. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who cooks for a living, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.-Etymology:The word "chef" is borrowed ...
works briefly, for free, in another chef's kitchen to learn and be exposed to new techniques and cuisine
Cuisine
Cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, often associated with a specific culture. Cuisines are often named after the geographic areas or regions that they originate from...
s.
A stage normally is used to see how a new chef or cook can adapt to the current environment in the kitchen. When a future chef is seeking an internship, often the stage is the next step after the interview.
A server or waiter can also "stage" in a restaurant for much the same purpose. The word is French, so it is pronounced with a short a (ah) followed by zje -- stahzje, mono-syllabic.