Prep cook's boss (4)

I believe the answer is:

chef

(Other definitions for chef that I've seen before include "French master" , "Professional cook" , "Head cook in a restaurant" , "Cooker?" , "responsible for courses" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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