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SOUS-CHEF [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- second chef
1, record 1, English, second%20chef
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sous-chef 1, record 1, English, sous%2Dchef
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- second chef
1, record 1, French, second%20chef
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- seconde chef 1, record 1, French, seconde%20chef
correct, feminine noun
- sous-chef 1, record 1, French, sous%2Dchef
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Restaurant Industry
- Hotel Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- second chef
1, record 2, English, second%20chef
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- under chef 2, record 2, English, under%20chef
correct
- sous-chef 3, record 2, English, sous%2Dchef
correct
- sous chef 4, record 2, English, sous%20chef
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
French terms that describe techniques, dishes and members of the kitchen brigade are well established in the English culinary vocabulary even though English equivalents exist. 5, record 2, English, - second%20chef
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Restauration
- Hôtellerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sous-chef
1, record 2, French, sous%2Dchef
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- second de cuisine 2, record 2, French, second%20de%20cuisine
correct, masculine noun
- seconde de cuisine 3, record 2, French, seconde%20de%20cuisine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] personne qui assiste le chef principal ou le chef pour le contrôle et la gestion, organise le travail de la brigade et assure la coordination avec la salle, parfois en agissant comme aboyeur au moment des repas. 1, record 2, French, - sous%2Dchef
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deputy head
1, record 3, English, deputy%20head
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Commissioner of the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police). 1, record 3, English, - deputy%20head
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sous-chef
1, record 3, French, sous%2Dchef
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commissaire de la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada). 1, record 3, French, - sous%2Dchef
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sous-cheffe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Services
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- assistant fire boss
1, record 4, English, assistant%20fire%20boss
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Service d'incendie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sous-chef de lutte
1, record 4, French, sous%2Dchef%20de%20lutte
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sous-chef 2, record 4, French, sous%2Dchef
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre du personnel de suppression d'un incendie qui relève du chef de lutte en ce qui a trait à la coordination des mesures de suppression prises dans deux divisions ou deux secteurs ou plus d'un incendie. Il surveille l'exécution du plan d'attaque mis au point par le chef de lutte. Ce poste n'est ordinairement rempli que dans les cas d'incendie important. 3, record 4, French, - sous%2Dchef%20de%20lutte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Manœuvre de l'équipe. L'équipe est l'unité élémentaire : elle comprend : un chef, un sous-chef, un servant. Ces trois hommes peuvent établir et manœuvrer : une grosse lance, ou 2 petites lances. 2, record 4, French, - sous%2Dchef%20de%20lutte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
- Federal Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- deputy head
1, record 5, English, deputy%20head
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DH 2, record 5, English, DH
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At the Public Service of Canada, a person responsible for satisfying the requirements of Parliament, departments and central agencies as expressed in statutes, regulations and other directives, in view of financial visibility, control and accountability through the establishment, maintenance and operation of system of financial administration. 3, record 5, English, - deputy%20head
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unless otherwise specified, the term includes deputy ministers, and chief executive officers or equivalent in the Public Service. 3, record 5, English, - deputy%20head
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Structures de l'administration publique
- Administration fédérale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- administrateur général
1, record 5, French, administrateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AG 2, record 5, French, AG
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- administratrice générale 3, record 5, French, administratrice%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- AG 2, record 5, French, AG
correct, feminine noun
- AG 2, record 5, French, AG
- sous-chef 4, record 5, French, sous%2Dchef
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les administrateurs généraux des ministères dont le rendement global en matière de classification a été jugé entièrement satisfaisant peuvent également déléguer des pouvoirs [...] 5, record 5, French, - administrateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme le confirme la nouvelle Loi sur l'emploi dans la fonction publique, le terme «administrateur général» a remplacé «sous-chef» dans l'administration publique fédérale. 6, record 5, French, - administrateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Banking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Chief 1, record 6, English, Deputy%20Chief
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Translator at Bank of Canada. 1, record 6, English, - Deputy%20Chief
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Banque
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Sous-chef 1, record 6, French, Sous%2Dchef
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominación de puestos
- Operaciones bancarias
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Jefe Adjunto
1, record 6, Spanish, Jefe%20Adjunto
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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