To measure large quantities of food when it is delivered to the kitchen, foodservice staff uses this.
Receiving Scale
Heavier versions of this knife can chop through bones.
Cleaver
This hand tool is the best choice for lifting items out of liquids.
Spider
The best knives have this type of a tang.
Full Tang
This tool is designed to remove fine strips of the outer rinds of citrus fruits.
This type of scale is used to measure small quantities.
Portion Scale
High quality knives will have this. It helps with the balance and it strengthens the blade.
Bolster
This piece of equipment is used to cook a customer's breakfast and lunch orders in a fast-paced, short-order establishment.
Griddle
This piece of equipment is designed to braise or stew large quantities of a product.
Tilt-Braiser
When using a wetstone, this is the most desired type of lubricant as it leads to the best results.
Mineral Oil
Immersion Blender
This square or rectangular pan is high-sided, has a tight fitting lid, and is used first on the rangetop and then put in the oven.
Braising Pan
This is a type of skillet that is designed for sauting as it has slopped sides.
Sauteuse
Bain Marie
This type of thermometer measures only the surface temperature of a food or cooking surface.
Infrared
This material is commonly used in cookware due to it's cost and weight.
Aluminum
Utility Knife
The best material for pots and pans because it conducts heat well.
Copper
When a food needs to be browned but not fully cooked, the chef is likely to use this.
Salamander
This appliance circulates hot air with a fan during the cooking process.
Convection Oven
High quality knives are made from this material.
High-carbon Steel
This thermometer uses a probe that connects to an electronic meter which digitally displays the temperature.
Thermocouple
A permanently fixed, large pot with double-walled construction that is heated using pressurized steam.
Steam-Jacketed Kettle
This cooking appliance is widely used to cook fried chicken in fast-food operations.
Pressure Fryer
Convection Steamer