20th October: International Chefs Day

International Chefs Day is celebrated each year on October 20th. This day is focused on educating kids around the world about the importance of eating healthy, promote the career of chefs and help change their local communities.

A chef is a trained professional cook and tradesman who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation, The word Chef is derived from chef de cuisine – It means the director of Kitchen.

Each year, WorldChefs and their partners create different themes to help broadcast their mission. WorldChefs started when in 1920, a Swiss cook federation introduced the idea of an international chef association, and thus in 1928, WorldChefs was established in Sorbonne, Paris.

Congresses would be held every few years and countries would assume presidency over the organization. For over 90 years and counting, WorldChefs has run from becoming an association to a worldwide organization to help educate people about the importance of healthy food.

Some chefs specialize in preparing certain kinds of food. For instance, a butcher chef is in charge of preparing meats and poultry. A grill chef manages the grill. A pastry chef is responsible for creating desserts.

No matter the type of chef, it’s not just about making food. Chefs consider their profession an art and a science. They enjoy creating delicious combinations of food but want to make it look good, too.