Chef or Cook

Before the popularity of the chef, there was the lowly cook that handles the preparation of food not only in the restaurant but also in the home of the wealthy families. The cook is the one who buys the ingredients and he does the preparation all by himself. The cooked food is always attributed to the skill and artistry of the cook.

The chef is a high class cook because he does not only cook the food but also makes a good presentation like the herbs by the side of the plate and the colorful mix of the food ingredients particularly the vegetables and other garnishing. But take note that the chef has his assistants who prepare the ingredients and also who buys the raw materials. So which is better when it comes to the kitchen, is it the chef or the cook?