Kitchen Equipment
all purpose knife used for dicing, slicing, & chopping many foods
chef's knife
A shallow pan with a long handle, used for cooking food in hot fat or oil
frying pan or skillet
If a grease fire starts how do you put it out? (2 steps)
1. Turn off the heat
2. Smother the flames with a lid, baking soda, or salt
Name 3 food-borne illnesses
E. coli, Campylobacter, C. botulinum
Salmonella, Listeria
Staphylococcus, Streptococcus
Where should you store knives in the kitchen?
a knife block or a designated drawer
lifts or turns food
spatula
used to incorporate air when mixing
whisk
What does PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
How many times should a tasting spoon be used? why?
ONLY 1 TIME to prevent contamination
What happens in the danger zone?
bacteria & pathogens grow & multiply quickly
lifts or scoops solid food out of hot deep fat
deep fat skimmer or spider
small machine used for pureeing, chopping, dicing, slicing, & shredding
food processor
If there is someone to your left which way should you cut? why?
To the right so you don't cut the person next to you
name the 3 types of food hazards
physical, chemical, & biological
a large, oven safe pan with a rack that fits inside to hold large meats
roasting pan
used to remove meat from bones & butterfly thick cuts of meat
boning knife
removes food from the sides of spoons, bowls, pans, jars and cans
rubber scraper/spatula
What are the 2 steps to cleaning up broken glass?
1. Pick up large pieces
2. Sweep medium pieces
3. Use a damp paper towel or a piece of bread to pick up tiny pieces
Is cold or hot temperature better for killing bacteria?
hot temperature
cold will kill some, but may also only stop it for a time
If you buy frozen chicken nuggets that are all stuck together, what has happened?
they thawed & refroze at some point and are no longer safe
finely slices and pares (removes skin from) fruits and vegetables
paring knife
a large, commercial grade equipment, used for browning foods
salamander broiler
Name 3 signs of a severe fall
headaches, dizziness, vomiting, speech impairment
What is bacteria?
single-celled microorganisms that can contaminate food, causing foodborne illness or food spoilage
What is the main cause of foodborne illness?
poor hygiene