kitchencode
nounUK /ˈkɪtʃɪnkəʊd/
US /ˈkɪtʃɪnkoʊd/
A set of secret rules for how things work in a kitchen.
Grandma taught us the kitchencode: always wash your hands before you cook.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A private language or shorthand used by cooks to talk quickly during busy service.
The chefs shouted in kitchencode so the customers wouldn't understand.
3. A family's unwritten habits about food, meals, and cleaning up.
Every home has its own kitchencode about who does the dishes.
4. A coded system for labeling and storing food safely.
The restaurant's kitchencode uses colored stickers to mark fresh ingredients.