👉 In the context of culinary or food preparation, a preparer is someone who prepares or cooks ingredients for others to use in their dishes. They may be involved in preparing raw ingredients such as vegetables, meat, and seafood, as well as preparing cooked ingredients like pasta, rice, or bread. Depending on the cuisine being prepared, a preparer might also include chopping onions, peeling garlic, stirring flour, mixing oil, or other kitchen tasks that are necessary for the preparation of the dish.