TEF for Cooks & Chefs

TEF French Vocabulary for Cooks & Chefs

Kitchen French for line cooks, chefs and pastry chefs targeting Canada PR or Quebec experience class.

Essential vocabulary

FrenchEnglish
cuisinier/cuisinièrecook
chef de partieline chef
recetterecipe
ingrédientingredient
fouroven
poêlefrying pan
hygiène alimentairefood hygiene
service en sallefront of house
menu du jourdaily menu
dressageplating

Sample workplace phrases

  • La table 4 attend son entrée.
    Table 4 is waiting for the appetizer.
  • Réduisez la sauce à feu doux.
    Reduce the sauce on low heat.

Frequently asked questions

Are cook jobs eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — NOC 63200 (cooks) is eligible for FSW and several PNP streams.

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