This is the 121st most frequent Turkish word.
veren
"Veren" means "giver" or "one who gives" in English.
In this sentence, 'veren' functions as the present participle of the verb 'vermek' (to give), acting as an adjective modifying 'şef' (chef), indicating one who gives awards.
Bu restoran, müşteri memnuniyeti konusunda ödüller veren bir şefle çalışıyor.
This restaurant works with a chef who gives awards for customer satisfaction.
Here, 'veren' is used to describe the teacher as someone who 'provides' lessons.
Bize ders veren öğretmen çok sabırlı ve bilgili.
The teacher who teaches us lessons is very patient and knowledgeable.
In this context, 'veren' modifies 'arkadaş' (friend), explaining that this friend is characterized by giving gifts.