Yes, Chef!
The rapid, intense period of high-volume orders during dinner service.
What is a rush?
This heavy metal shares its spelling with a verb meaning "to guide", but is pronounced with a short "EH" sound.
What is lead?
A precious, smooth, white gem found inside an oyster.
What is a pearl?
A standard, repeated sequence of actions. (The 'i' sounds like 'EE').
What is a routine?
A chronic respiratory condition causing difficulty breathing; the 'TH' is completely silent.
What is asthma?
The strict organizational hierarchy of a classical French kitchen.
What is the brigade (system)?
A large, wild animal that rhymes with "air" and "care," despite its spelling.
What is a bear?
To throw something with great physical force.
What is to hurl?
A deceptive outward appearance or the front exterior of a building.
What is a facade?
A specialized doctor who focuses entirely on the heart.
What is a cardiologist?
The phrase a chef yells to warn colleagues they are walking closely behind them with a hot pan.
What is "Behind!"?
A verb meaning to purify or wash completely; it takes a short "EH" sound.
What is cleanse?
A twisting, spiraling motion, often used to describe wind or ice cream.
What is a swirl?
A small, stylish shop that sells fashionable clothing or accessories.
What is a boutique?
A severe, often life-threatening loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel.
What is a hemorrhage?
A term used when a cook is completely overwhelmed and falling behind on their orders.
What is "In the weeds"?
A military rank containing a "ghost" EA, pronounced like "sar-juhnt".
What is a sergeant?
The aggressive showing of teeth by a dog, accompanied by a growl.
What is a snarl?
Extreme physical or mental exhaustion.
What is fatigue?
An instrument used by doctors to listen to a patient's heartbeat or breathing.
What is a stethoscope?
The exact, detailed preparation of ingredients and station setup before cooking begins.
What is Mise en place?
A noun meaning a major, serious effort or attempt.
What is an endeavor?
To unroll or spread out something that was rolled up, like a flag in the wind.
What is unfurl?
A person who deserts and betrays an organization or set of principles.
What is a renegade?
A mild brain injury caused by a blow to the head; it requires a strong "sh" sound at the end.
What is a concussion?