Knife Cuts
Kitchen Tools
Cooking Terms
Preventing Contamination
Time/ Temperature
100
This means cut into equally-sized large pieces with no specific shape. 

What is a rough chop?

100

We use this to portion soup and or dressings. 

What is a ladle? 

100

This method of cooking uses hot dry air to cook food in the oven at a high temperature. 

Bake or Roast 

100

What is the #1 most effective and important thing food handlers can do to prevent foodborne illnesses? 

frequent and proper handwashing!

100

What is the Temperature Danger Zone? 

41 F - 135 F 

200

Name for a very small chop. 

What is mince? 

200

What tool is best for serving something held in broth or juice? 

What is a slotted spoon? 

200

This means to fry quickly in a little bit of hot oil or fat. 

What is saute? 

200

What is the correct refrigerator storing order from top to bottom for the following items? 

- raw chicken 

- pepperoni 

- raw salmon 

- cooked beef 

Pepperoni, cooked beef, raw salmon, raw chicken. 

200

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry?

165 F 

300

This means shreds made by rolling up leafy foods then slicing thinly.

What is a chiffonade? 

300

What knife is best for cutting bread or tomatoes? 

What is serrated (bread knife) ? 
300

A method in which tough cuts of meat are cooked over several hours using liquid in a sealed pan. 

What is braise? 

300

What are the 5 steps of washing dishes by hand in a 3 compartment sink? 

Scrape, Wash, Rinse, Sanitize, Air-Dry. 
300

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground meat? 

155 F 

400

Cutting into 1/2 inch cubes. 

What is medium dice? 

400

Which tool is most commonly used to whip ingredients until they are smooth? 

What is a whisk? 

400

To briefly submerge in simmering water and then placed in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. 

What is blanche? 

400

What are the 4 main steps food handlers can take to prevent foodborne illnesses? 

Clean. Separate. Cook. Chill. 

400

What is the minimum holding temperature for hot foods? 

135 F 

500

This is a tiny dice, about 1/8 inch wide, made by slicing julienne vegetables. 

What is brunoise? 

500

This is a bowl with holes in it for draining or rinsing vegetables or fruit. 

What is a colander? 

500

Food is cooked on high heat just until it turns brown in color or forms a flavorful crust. 

What is browning? 

500

What is the safest way to dry dishes? 

Air-dry after sanitization. 

500

Hot TCS food can be held without temperature control for how long? 

4 hours