My nephew is a Sous Chef in a large Boston Restaurant/Music Venue.
It takes a lot to be a Chef. Not only is he in charge of the line cooks, designing menus, ordering supplies, balancing a budget, coming up with new and interesting recipes, and keeping the kitchen running smoothly, accurately, and quickly.
Only he is allowed to wear the double-breasted Chef’s jacket and the distinctive hat. The line cooks have different hats and uniforms. Being the “Chef” is a big deal.
And so, the Black Chef on the Cream of Wheat Box had a very responsible, respected, and demanding job. In 1893, which is the “birthday” of the product, such a position would be an extremely laudable accomplishment for a any American, especially a Black Man.
The Chef is the Boss of the Kitchen.