Safety and Sanitation
List three ways to prevent kitchen falls.
Clean up spills immediately
Wear proper footwear
Remove hazards and clutter from walkways
What is the temperature danger zone?
40 °F-140 °F
When given a recipe, what is the FIRST thing you do?
Read the recipe
What are the three attachments to a table mixer?
Dough hook, whisk, paddle
Name 4 types of knives.
Chef’s Knife, Butcher, Slicer, Serrated Slicer, Fillet, Boning, Paring, Tournee
In the event of a minor burn, place the affected area in ______ water immediately.
Cold
What is the SAFEST way to defrost food?
Place it in the refrigerator the day before
What does Mise en Place mean?
To Everything in it’s place
What is the difference between a strainer and a colander?
Colanders have large holes for draining liquid, and strainers have fine holes or mesh for catching small solids.
Name 5 parts of a knife.
Point, Tip, Blade, Back, Cutting Edge, Heel, Bolster/Shank, Rivets, Tang, Handle
What are the four steps of the PASS technique for using a fire extinguisher?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
1 teaspoon equals how much Tablespoon?
1/3 Tablespoon
If a recipe says you need to sauté the vegetables, what does that mean?
To saute is to cook food over high heat, usually in butter or oil.
What is the difference between a springform pan and a regular cake pan?
With a springform pan you can separate the side from the bottom, while regular cake pans you cannot.
What is the part of the knife call that connects the blade to the handle?
Bolster/Shank
List five common allergens found in food.
Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, and Sesame
How do you measure the following:
1) 1 cup milk
2) ½ cup flour
3) 1 teaspoon vanilla
4) 12 oz chocolate
1) Liquid Measuring Cup
2) Dry measuring cup
3) Teaspoon
4) Scale
When scaling out (weighing) ingredients for baked products, what is the FIRST step?
Tare the scales with an empty container
What is the difference between a Convention Oven and a Regular Oven?
Convention Oven has a fan, which allows the heat to spread evenly through out the oven, While the regular oven the heat comes from the top or bottom.
What two tools can you use to sharpen a knife?
Whetstone & Sharpening Rod
A coworker is exhibiting the following symptoms: confusion; rapid, shallow breathing; skin that is hot to the touch; absence of sweat. Your coworker is likely experiencing __________.
Heatstroke
If a recipe calls for 1 ½ teaspoons, what is the tripled amount?
Hint: _____Tbsp & _____ tsp
1 Tbsp & 1 ½ Tsp
Name 4 knife cutting terms and 4 cooking terms.
Cutting terms- Chiffonade, Chop, Batonnet, Cube/Dice, Slice, Julienne, Brunoise, Rondelle
Cooking terms- Blanch, broil, poach, bake, boil, braise, fry, grill
Name the tool need for the following activity:
1) Removing the skin from an apple
2) Whipping cream
3) Draining Pasta
4) Cutting in Butter and flour
1) Peeler
2) Whisk
3) Colander
4) Pastry Blender
When washing a knife, what should you NOT do?
drop the knife in the sink