What does it mean to be a good cook?

What does it mean to be a good cook?

A good cook… Can make something out of nothing and turn dregs into a meal. Respects—in all senses of the word—food: where it comes from and how it's traditionally used, how it got to him or her, how to best prepare it. Has a desire to nourish and please, and focuses on the enjoyment of the people eating their food.

What do you call a good cook?

Person who loves cooking is a cook. Person who is good at cooking is a chef. Person who likes baking is a baker.