TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
SECOND CHEF [2 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
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: