Knife Anatomy
The heel of the knife is the part of the blade that is the ___________________
furthest away from the tip.
True or False: A sharp knife is not a safe knife
False
What knife cut is the classic French fry.
Batonnet
What song do you sing while washing your hands?
Happy Birthday Twice.
This end of the blade is used for delicate cutting tasks that require great detail, like making garnishes or very small cuts.
What is the tip
True or False: Do not catch a falling knife.
true
Identify the 3 sizes of dice cuts and their measurements.
small 1/4'' medium 1/2'' large 3/4'' cubes
Identify one piece of kitchen PPE
oven mitts/gloves, pot holders, steamer gloves, cutting gloves, water resistant apron, safety glasses, slip resistant shoes
The __________ is the unsharpened portion of the blade away from the edge
Spine
What do you say when you are walking in the kitchen with a knife.
what does the chop cut look like?
The chop cut looks like non-uniform, relatively even-sized pieces
Identify one kitchen hazard and how to prevent it.
Electrical, Burn, Cut, slip trip and fall, multiple answers here.
The _______ is the thick junction between the handle and the knife blade.
bolster
True or False: You can put a knife in the dishwasher.
False
Name one food item that is usually minced.
Garlic or Ginger
What goes in the red bucket?
Sanitizer solution
This is the sharpest part of the blade.
The edge
What direction do you cut when working with a knife.
away from your body
What knife cut looks like thin ribbons.
Chiffonade
What is the minimum internal cook temperature for poultry.
165 degrees for 15 seconds