Meaning of the word "assistant chef" in English

What does "assistant chef" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

assistant chef

US /əˈsɪstənt ʃɛf/
UK /əˈsɪstənt ʃɛf/

Noun

a chef who works under a head chef and helps with food preparation and kitchen management

Example:
The assistant chef carefully chopped the vegetables for the soup.
After years as an assistant chef, she finally became a head chef.