Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fry-cook

noun
/ˈfraɪˌkʊk/
Definition
A person who prepares and cooks food, typically by frying it.
Examples
  • He worked as a fry-cook at the diner for several years.
  • During her summer job, she learned how to be a fry-cook in a fast-food restaurant.
  • The fry-cook expertly flipped the burgers on the grill.
Meaning
A fry-cook is often responsible for frying various types of food, such as meats, vegetables, and pastries, usually in a restaurant or food establishment.
Synonyms
  • chef
  • line cook
  • short-order cook