Head Chef: is in charge of all things related to the kitchen, which usually includes menu creation, management of kitchen staff, ordering and purchasing of inventory, and plating design.
Sou Chef: is the second-in-command and direct assistant of the Head Chef. This person may be responsible for scheduling the kitchen staff, or substituting when the head chef is off-duty. Also, he or she will fill in for or assist the Chef de Partie (line cook) when needed. This person is accountable for the kitchen's inventory, cleanliness, organization, and the ongoing training of its entire staff.
Chef de Partie: also known as a "station chef" or "line cook is in charge of a particular area of production.
Commis: is a basic chef in larger kitchens who works under a chef de partie to learn the station's responsibilities and operation. This may be a chef who has recently completed formal culinary training or is still undergoing training.
Apprentice: is a chef in training. This type of chef is a student in the kitchen that takes directions and instructions from another chef.
Kitchen hand: assist cooks and chefs in preparing and storing food, washing dishes and kitchen utensils, and cleaning work areas.