ARE YOU A CHEF AT THAT RESTAURANT?

 This topic focuses on discussing jobs in the food and hospitality industry, specifically the role of a chef. Students will practice asking and answering questions about someone’s job and workplace. The lesson will teach essential vocabulary and expressions used to describe professions, responsibilities, and places of work.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to ask questions about someone’s job, describe what a chef does, and use job-related vocabulary in sentences.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple for Questions

• Structure:

  • Are you a chef at that restaurant?
  • Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.

• Other Forms:

  • Is he a chef at that restaurant?
  • Are they working in the kitchen?

2. Present Simple for Job Responsibilities

• Subject + verb.
  • Example: Chefs cook food for customers.
• Subject + doesn’t/don’t + verb.
  • Example: A chef doesn’t clean tables.

Examples

• Positive: He is a chef at a famous restaurant.
• Negative: She isn’t a chef; she is a server.
• Question: Are you a chef at that restaurant?

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VOCABULARY

1. Chef: A person who cooks professionally.
   Example: The chef makes delicious dishes.

2. Restaurant: A place where people eat meals.
   Example: I work at a restaurant downtown.

3. Kitchen: A room where food is prepared.
   Example: The kitchen is very clean.

4. Dish: A specific type of food.
   Example: This dish is very popular.

5. Menu: A list of food items offered at a restaurant.
   Example: Customers choose from the menu.

6. Cook: To prepare food by heating it.
   Example: He cooks pasta every day.

7. Server: A person who serves food to customers.
   Example: The server brought our drinks.

8. Customer: A person who buys something.
   Example: The customers are happy with their meals.

9. Ingredient: A food item used to prepare a dish.
   Example: The chef uses fresh ingredients.

10. Meal: Food eaten at a specific time.
    Example: Dinner is the most popular meal at the restaurant.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Are you a chef at that restaurant?
• What do chefs do?
• The chef prepares meals for customers.
• She works in the kitchen.
• He is responsible for creating the menu.
• The restaurant opens at 6 p.m.
• Chefs use many fresh ingredients.
• I love trying new dishes.
• The customers enjoy their meals.
• Working as a chef is a creative job.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. I am a chef at that restaurant.
2. Chefs prepare delicious dishes.
3. The restaurant is very busy on weekends.

Negative Sentences

1. I am not a chef; I am a server.
2. He doesn’t work at that restaurant.
3. The chef doesn’t cook desserts.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Are you a chef at that restaurant?
   A: Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
2. Q: What does the chef do?
   A: The chef prepares meals and creates the menu.
3. Q: Is he working in the kitchen today?
   A: Yes, he is.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Two friends talking about work

Anna: Hey, do you work at that new restaurant downtown?
John: Yes, I do.
Anna: Are you a chef there?
John: No, I’m not. I’m a server, but I help the chef sometimes.
Anna: What does the chef do?
John: He prepares all the meals and makes sure everything tastes great.
Anna: That’s cool! Do you like working there?
John: Yes, it’s a fun job, and the food is amazing!

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READING

Life as a Chef

Alex is a chef at a small Italian restaurant. He has been working there for three years. Every day, Alex starts work early in the morning. He buys fresh ingredients like tomatoes, cheese, and herbs from the market. Alex loves creating new dishes and seeing customers enjoy their meals.

His responsibilities include preparing food, planning the menu, and training the kitchen staff. Although the job can be stressful during busy hours, Alex feels happy when customers say the food is delicious.

Alex works long hours, but he loves his job because cooking is his passion.

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Questions

1. Where does Alex work?
   Answer: He works at a small Italian restaurant.

2. What does Alex do every morning?
   Answer: He buys fresh ingredients from the market.

3. Why does Alex enjoy his job?
   Answer: He enjoys his job because cooking is his passion.

4. What are Alex’s responsibilities?
   Answer: He prepares food, plans the menu, and trains the kitchen staff.

5. Is Alex happy with his job?
   Answer: Yes, he is.