掌勺 Traditional form: 掌勺 Pinyin (reading): zhǎngsháo Definitions: to be in charge of the cooking to be the chef head cook chef Characters: 掌 - in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot 勺 - spoon, ladle; unit of volume Traditional characters: 掌 - in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot 勺 - spoon, ladle; unit of volume