5 Questions
What is the most senior position in the kitchen hierarchy?
Head chef
What is the chef de partie responsible for?
Specific sections of the kitchen
Who is the junior chef?
A recent graduate or still in training
What is the kitchen porter responsible for?
Basic tasks in the kitchen
What is the dishwasher responsible for?
Washing anything used in the food preparation and cooking process
Study Notes
- The kitchen hierarchy is a system of positions that help to run a kitchen efficiently.
- The head chef is the most senior position in the hierarchy and is responsible for the overall management of the kitchen.
- The sous chef is the second most senior position in the hierarchy and is involved in day-to-day operations.
- The chef de partie is responsible for a specific section of the kitchen and is usually split into many different roles.
- The chef de partie is in charge of tasks such as sauces, fish, and roast meats.
- A kitchen is a large and complex area with many different stations.
- The chef de partie is the head chef and is in charge of all the food preparation.
- The junior chef is a recent graduate or still in training and works under the chef de partie.
- The kitchen porter assists with basic tasks in the kitchen and is less likely to have had formal training.
- The dishwasher is responsible for washing anything that was used in the food preparation and cooking process.
Test your knowledge of the positions and roles in a kitchen hierarchy with this quiz. Learn about the responsibilities of head chefs, sous chefs, chef de parties, junior chefs, kitchen porters, and dishwashers.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
