Turkish for Chef Assistants

• This guide provides Turkish words, phrases, and expressions for chef assistants in restaurants, covering greetings, kitchen lingo, cooking methods, food items, measurements, and safety.

Basic Greetings and Courtesy

• Merhaba means Hello.
• Günaydın means Good morning.
• İyi günler means Good day.
• İyi akşamlar means Good evening.
• Hoş geldiniz means Welcome.
• Hoş bulduk is a response to "Hoş geldiniz."
• Nasılsınız? means How are you?
• Teşekkür ederim means Thank you.
• Rica ederim means You’re welcome.
• Lütfen means Please.

Restaurant Roles & Staff Titles

• Şef means Chef.
• Şef Yardımcısı means Chef Assistant.
• Aşçı means Cook.
• Garson means Waiter/Waitress.
• Mutfak Ekibi means Kitchen Staff.
• Bulaşıkçı means Dishwasher.
• Pastacı means Pastry Chef.
• Kasap means Butcher.
• Example sentence: Şef, şu sos için biraz yardım edebilir miyim? translates to "Chef, can I help with this sauce?"

Kitchen Equipment & Utensils

• Bıçak means Knife.
• Tava means Pan.
• Tencere means Pot.
• Fırın means Oven.
• Ocak means Stove.
• Mikrodalga means Microwave.
• Buzdolabı means Refrigerator.
• Blender / Mikser means Blender/Mixer.
• Kesme tahtası means Cutting Board.
• Kepçe means Ladle.
• Çatal means Fork.
• Kaşık means Spoon.
• Spatula means Spatula.
• Süzgeç / Elek means Colander/Sieve.
• Karıştırma kabı means Mixing Bowl.

Cooking Techniques & Methods

• Pişirmek means To cook.
• Kızartmak means To fry.
• Haşlamak means To boil.
• Izgara yapmak means To grill.
• Fırınlamak means To bake.
• Sotelemek means To sauté.
• Buharda pişirmek means To steam.
• Karıştırmak means To mix.
• Doğramak means To chop/dice.
• Dilimlemek means To slice.
• Rendelemek means To grate.
• Çırpmak means To whisk.
• Marine etmek means To marinate.

Ingredients & Food Items Vocabulary

• Domates means Tomato.
• Biber means Pepper.
• Soğan means Onion.
• Sarımsak means Garlic.
• Patates means Potato.
• Havuç means Carrot.
• Kabak means Zucchini.
• Patlıcan means Eggplant.
• Lahana means Cabbage.
• Marul means Lettuce.
• Maydanoz means Parsley.
• Dereotu means Dill.
• Limon means Lemon.
• Portakal means Orange.
• Elma means Apple.
• Üzüm means Grape.
• Muz means Banana.
• Tavuk means Chicken.
• Kırmızı et / Dana means Red meat / Beef.
• Kuzu means Lamb.
• Balık means Fish.
• Sosis means Sausage.
• Jambon means Ham.
• Süt means Milk.
• Yoğurt means Yogurt.
• Peynir means Cheese.
• Tereyağı means Butter.
• Krema means Cream.
• Kaşar Peyniri is a common Turkish cheese.
• Ekmek means Bread.
• Pirinç means Rice.
• Makarna means Pasta.
• Bulgur means Bulgur.
• Un means Flour.
• Tuz means Salt.
• Karabiber means Black pepper.
• Pul biber means Red pepper flakes.
• Kimyon means Cumin.
• Kekik means Thyme.
• Nane means Mint.
• Kişniş means Coriander.
• Zencefil means Ginger.
• Zerdeçal means Turmeric.
• Zeytinyağı means Olive oil.
• Ayçiçek yağı means Sunflower oil.
• Su means Water.
• Sirke means Vinegar.
• Domates salçası means Tomato paste.
• Biber salçası means Pepper paste.

Common Phrases & Commands in the Kitchen

• Tavayı ısıtın. translates to "Heat the pan."
• Ocağı açın. translates to "Turn on the stove."
• Fırını 180 dereceye ayarlayın. translates to "Set the oven to 180 degrees."
• Malzemeleri doğrayın. translates to "Chop the ingredients."
• Soğanı ince ince kes. translates to "Slice the onion thinly."
• Sarımsağı ez. translates to "Crush the garlic."
• Daha fazla baharat ekleyin. translates to "Add more spices."
• Sos hazırlanıyor. translates to "The sauce is being prepared."
• Yemek süsleyin. translates to "Garnish the dish."
• Sipariş hazır, lütfen kontrol edin. translates to "The order is ready, please check."
• Hemen servis yapın. translates to "Serve immediately."
• Bu yemeği yeniden ısıtın. translates to "Reheat this dish."

Questions and Clarification Phrases

• Bu yemeği nasıl hazırlamalıyım? translates to "How should I prepare this dish?"
• Ne kadar pişirmem gerekiyor? translates to "How long do I need to cook it?"
• Daha ne ekleyelim? translates to "What else should we add?"
• Bu malzeme nereye konulmalı? translates to "Where should this ingredient go?"
• Tekrar eder misiniz? Anlamadım. translates to "Could you repeat that? I didn’t understand."
• Bu reçetede ne kadar tuz kullanıyoruz? translates to "How much salt are we using in this recipe?"

Interaction with Colleagues & Customer-Related Language

• Ne yapmamı istersiniz? translates to "What do you want me to do?"
• Yardım edebilir misiniz? translates to "Can you help me?"
• Bu sipariş için ne hazırlamalıyım? translates to "What should I prepare for this order?"
• Malzemeler taze mi? translates to "Are the ingredients fresh?"
• Hoş geldiniz, nasılsınız? translates to "Welcome, how are you?"
• Bugün ne sipariş etmek istersiniz? translates to "What would you like to order today?"
• İyi akşamlar, afiyet olsun. translates to "Good evening, enjoy your meal."
• Her şey yolunda mı? translates to "Is everything okay?"
• Lütfen bekleyiniz, siparişiniz geliyor. translates to "Please wait, your order will be ready soon."

Emergency & Safety Expressions

• Dikkat, sıcak! translates to "Careful, it's hot!"
• Bıçaklar tehlikeli, dikkat edin! translates to "The knives are dangerous, be careful!"
• Ocağı kapatın! translates to "Turn off the stove!"
• Yangın var! translates to "There's a fire!"
• Yardım edebilir misiniz? Bir sorun var. translates to "Can you help? There’s a problem."

Quantities, Measurements & Numbers

• Gram means Gram.
• Mililitre (ml) means Milliliter.
• Çay kaşığı means Teaspoon.
• Yemek kaşığı means Tablespoon.
• Adet means Pieces/units.
• Bir means 1.
• İki means 2.
• Üç means 3.
• Dört means 4.
• Beş means 5.
• Altı means 6.
• Yedi means 7.
• Sekiz means 8.
• Dokuz means 9.
• On means 10.
• Yirmi means 20.
• Otuz means 30.
• Kırk means 40.
• Elli means 50.
• Yüz means 100.
• Bin means 1000.
• 100 gram kıyma kullan. translates to "Use 100 grams of minced meat."
• 250 ml süt ekle. translates to "Add 250 ml of milk."
• 1 çay kaşığı tuz. translates to "1 teaspoon of salt."
• 2 yemek kaşığı zeytinyağı. translates to "2 tablespoons of olive oil."

Time & Temperature Expressions

• Kaç dakika pişirilecek? translates to "How many minutes should it be cooked?"
• 15 dakika bekletin. translates to "Wait for 15 minutes."
• Orta ateşte pişirin. translates to "Cook on medium heat."
• Düşük ısıda pişirin. translates to "Cook on low heat."
• Fırın ısısını 200 dereceye ayarlayın. translates to "Set the oven to 200 degrees."
• Sofraya ılık servis edin. translates to "Serve at a warm temperature."

Food Presentation & Serving Language

• Lezzeti kontrol edin. translates to "Check the taste."
• Yemek güzel görünüyor. translates to "The dish looks good."
• Sunumu hazırlayalım. translates to "Let’s prepare the presentation."
• Bu tabağı süsle. translates to "Garnish this plate."
• Müşteriye hemen servis et. translates to "Serve this to the customer immediately."
• Tabakları simetrik düzenleyin. translates to "Arrange the plates uniformly."

Additional Cooking Jargon & Expressions

• Blanş Yapmak means To blanch vegetables briefly in boiling water.
• Déglase Etmek means To deglaze.
• Kavurma Yapmak means To fry or brown meat for stewing.
• Sufle Hazırlamak means To make a soufflé.

Ordering Supplies & Inventory Management

• Yeni malzeme siparişi vermemiz lazım. translates to "We need to order new supplies."
• Stoktaki malzeme durumunu kontrol edin. translates to "Check the inventory."
• Bugün eksik olan malzemeler neler? translates to "Which ingredients are missing today?"
• Taze malzeme geldi mi? translates to "Have fresh supplies arrived?"
• Ambalajları kontrol edin. translates to "Check the packaging."

Miscellaneous & Learning Phrases

• Lütfen daha yavaş konuşun. translates to "Please speak slower."
• Tekrar eder misiniz? translates to "Can you repeat that?"
• Bunu nasıl söylüyorum? translates to "How do I say this?"
• Adım adım açıklar mısınız? translates to "Could you explain step-by-step?"
• Kelime hazinemi genişletmem lazım. translates to "I need to expand my vocabulary."

Additional Kitchen Equipment & Appliances

• Fırın Tepsisi means Baking tray.
• Fırın Teli / Fırın Rafı means Oven rack.
• Derin Tencere / Stockpot means Deep pot for soups, stews or sauces.
• Kaserol Kabı means Casserole dish.
• Düdüklü Tencere means Pressure cooker.
• Fritöz means Deep fryer.
• Izgara Makinesi means Electric grill.
• Masaüstü Ocak / Endüstriyel Ocak means Hot plate or industrial stove.
• Buz Makinesi means Ice machine.
• Mutfak Terazisi means Kitchen scale.
• Gıda Termometresi / Pişirme Termometresi means Food/cooking thermometer.
• Fırın Termometresi means Oven thermometer.
• Bıçak Bileme Taşı / Bıçak Keskinleştirici means Knife sharpening stone or sharpener.

Additional Utensils & Tools

• Çırpma Teli (Tel Çırpıcı) means Whisk.
• Sebze Soyacağı / Soyacak means Vegetable peeler.
• Küçük Sos Tenceresi means Small sauce pan.
• Ekstra Spatula (Lateks veya Silikon) means Additional spatula.
• Dilimleyici / Mandolin means Slicer or mandoline for even cuts.
• Köpük Kepçe / Kevgir means Skimmer or slotted spoon.
• Porsiyon Kaşığı means Portion scoop.
• Servis Maçı / Servis Maftası means Serving tongs.
• Kapak means Lids for pans or pots.
• Fırın Eldivenleri means Oven mitts.
• Mutfak Eldivenleri means General kitchen gloves.
• Mutfak Önlüğü means Apron.
• Ölçü Kapları means Measuring cups.
• Ölçü Kaşıkları means Measuring spoons.
• Pastry Brush / Fırın Fırçası means Brush for basting or glazing.
• Buhar Sepeti means Steamer basket.

Food Storage & Measuring Tools

• Gıda Saklama Kapları means Food storage containers.
• Dondurucu Kapları / Buzluk Kutuları means Freezer containers.
• Kavanozlar means Jars for herbs, spices, or preserves.
• Etiketler means Labels.
• Fırın Kağıdı means Parchment paper.
• Silikon Mat means Silicone baking mat.
• Rulo Kağıt / Folyo means Plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies

• Bulaşık Makinesi means Dishwasher.
• Bulaşık Fırçası / Sünger means Dish brush or sponge.
• Temizlik Bezleri / Mikrofiber Bezler means Cleaning or microfiber cloths.
• Deterjan means Detergent.
• Yağ Çözücü means Degreaser.
• Çöp Kutusu / Geri Dönüşüm Kutusu means Trash can / Recycling bin.
• Zemin Temizleyici means Floor cleaner.
• Cam Temizleyici means Glass cleaner.

Safety & Emergency Equipment

• Yangın Söndürücü means Fire extinguisher.
• İlk Yardım Çantası means First aid kit.
• Acil Durum Alarmı / Butonu means Emergency alarm or button.
• Kaymaz Paspas means Anti-slip mat.
• Bıçak Güvenlik Kılıfı means Knife guard or sheath.

Beverage Equipment

• Kahve Makinesi means Coffee machine.
• Espresso Makinesi means Espresso machine.
• Çaydanlık means Teapot.
• Süt Köpürtücü means Milk frother.
• Bardaklar means Glasses.

Additional Kitchen & Dining Essentials

• Mutfak Tezgahı means Countertop or work table.
• İşlem Masası means Preparation table.
• Dolaplar / Raf Sistemleri means Cabinets or shelving.
• Zamanlayıcı / Dakika Sayacı means Timer.
• Sipariş Zili / Çağrı Zili means Order bell or call bell.

Extra Phrases for Expanded Communication

• Fırın tepsisini yağlayın, lütfen. translates to "Grease the baking tray, please."
• Lütfen, mutfak terazisini kontrol edin. translates to "Please, check the kitchen scale."
• Sebzeleri soyacakla soyar mısın? translates to "Can you peel the vegetables with the peeler?"
• Mandolini kullanarak ince dilimleyebilir miyiz? translates to "Can we slice this thinly using the mandoline?"
• Bulaşıkları bulaşık makinesine yerleştirin. translates to "Place the dishes into the dishwasher."