Chef Kawasaki is a recurring character in the Kirby series. He debuted in the game Kirby Super Star as a miniboss. When defeated, he is the only source to gain the cook ability other than mixing two abilities.
Chef Kawasaki has a busy schedule so, he's only appearing in this game as a figurine. He rarely uses his frying pan and ladle to do any real cooking. He finds they actually work better as weapons.