Basic Culinary 1
What's the green and red cutting board for?
Green = Vegetables
Red = Meat/Poultry
What fruits is a tropical fruit?
Dragon fruit, passion fruit, rambutan, acai, jackfruit, mangosteen, lychee, papaya, guava
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds
Where should chemicals be stored?
In a secure area away from all the food
Meat is firmest when it is cooked?
Well done
Food, acidity, temperature, time, oxygen, moisture
What is a executive chef?
A person who's ahead pf the entire kitchen operation of the restaurant
Should you wash all fruit and vegetables after you buy them?
Yes
What are three ways to prevent knife cuts?
Cut away from body, never catch a falling knife, never submerge a knife in soapy water
What's the proper way to be dressed in the kitchen?
Closed shoes, hair up, no lose clothing, no holes in pants/shirts, no shorts, no dangling jewelry
What's the red and green bucket for?
Green = Soapy water
Red = Sanitize solution
What's the proper way to hold a knife?
The Pinch Grip is the correct way to hold a knife. Pinch the top of the blade, near the handle, with your thumb and index finger. Wrap your other fingers around the handle
Is tomatoes a fruit?
Yes, tomatoes are fruits that are considered vegetables by nutritionists
What are thee ways to prevent cross- contamination?
Change gloves between task, wash and sanitize work station and utensils, and use separate sinks for different task
How many ounces is in 5 1/2 cups?
44 ounces
At what temperature should raw meat, poultry, and seafood should be stored?
41 degrees and below
How many days must shellfish identification tags be kept on?
90 days
What was cotton candy originally called?
Fairy floss
When meat is done cooking, should it be put right away?
No
A paring knife is used for?
Peeling and chopping fruits and vegetables
What is the temperature range of the danger zone?
41-135 degrees
What is the 3 compartment sinks for? In order.
Rinse, wash, and sanitize
What do you call the cook who makes the sauce?
Saucier
When getting a hot tray out of the oven what should you yell?
What is a chef knife?
For cutting meat, dicing vegetables, slicing herbs, and chopping nuts