[wonderwoman]

Originally Posted by chefATL

A cook is one who has basic knoledge and fundamentals of cooking. A Chef is the person that writes the menus, writes recipes, costs menus and recipes, does the scheduling, controls labor costs, controls food costs, Orders the product, inventories, Hires, fires, teaches, disciplines, and a myriad of other job functions. You don't have to go to school to be a chef. You'll know when you are ready and when you have EARNED the title. Hard work, patience, discipline , and perserverence. From the time you start cooking in a good kitchen it takes 4-5 years to work your way up to sous chef.

Now i know....thanks for the info. this was my question after i graduated Hotel and Restaurant Manaement Degree...LOL i asked it after i graduate hehehe!