Culinary Arts Terminology

noun a field of work or activity in which one has special ability or training; a profession or trade

adjective pertaining to one's area of expertise or specialization

• She excelled in her chosen metier as a neurosurgeon.
• He's really found his metier in graphic design.
• She's killing it in her metier as a DJ.
• His metier is like a well-oiled machine, always producing top-notch results.

noun a gathered or pleated strip of fabric used for trimming or decoration in clothing

• The beekeeper inspected each ruche carefully to ensure the health of the colony.
• I saw a bunch of ruches while hiking in the forest.
• Let's check out that ruche over there, it looks like a popular spot.
• The bustling city can be likened to a ruche of activity and energy.

noun a person who enjoys or has a great interest in wines

• The oenophile could easily distinguish between a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot.
• My friend is such an oenophile; he's always trying out new wines.
• I didn't know you were such an oenophile! Let's go wine tasting together.
• As an oenophile of literature, she could appreciate the nuances in each author's writing style.

noun A person who washes dishes or other items in a kitchen

adjective Describing someone who is responsible for washing dishes or other items

• The washer-upper diligently cleaned all the dishes after the dinner party.
• I'll be the washer-upper tonight since you cooked dinner.
• I hate being the washer-upper after a big meal.
• In the office, she was always the washer-upper, taking care of tasks that no one else wanted to do.