Is a chef considered a lowly profession?

Because people are generally brought up in a social narrative that emphasizes mental work and academic pursuits over craftsmanship. That's not the only reason, but it's a large one. read more

-- "Chef" is a job title inside a cooking organization. If you're preparing food, or directing its preparation, you're a cook. Chefs are just cooks with a specific set of responsibilities inside a kitchen. read more

If you have a culinary degree and/or trained under a notable chef and have moved up the ranks, you are typically considered a chef. If you simply dabble in the kitchen at home or are just starting out at the bottom of the restaurant totem pole, you are almost always considered a cook. read more

The history of becoming a chef, not many people know this, especially with the instant rise to stardom thanks to television, the media and yes, even social media; but being a chef in the United States was considered a lowly profession. read more