Knife Parts
Knife Types
Cut Types & Shape
167 Food Safety
Mara Kai
100

The part of the knife you hold

What is the handle?

100

Used for boning out cuts of meat and poultry

What is a boning knife?

100

Cut into long, thin strips or ribbons - shredded

What is chiffonade?

100

The temperature danger zone range 

What is between 5-60°C?

100
Get's everyone's attention

What is the bell?

200

The sharp and thin part at the very end

What is the point?

200

Long firm blade and a serrated fluted edge

What is a bread knife?

200

Cut into matchsticks - strips

What is julienne?

200

The required internal temperature of cooked and reheated food?

What is at least 75°C 

200

Out of bounds for students

What is the pantry and teachers office?

300

The blunt side of the knife

What is the spine?

300

Used for shaping, smoothing and spreading

What is a palette knife?

300

Cut in to the shape of the fruit/vege - shapes

What is paysanne?

300

How long to wait after illness before returning to work

What is 48 hours?

300

Where the apron goes at the end of a practical

What is the washing basket?
400

The widest part of the blade

What is the heel?

400

All purpose medium to large knife

What is a chef's knife?

400

Cut into larger strips - batons

What is jardiniere?

400

How to ensure high risk food is safe to eat

What is apply the 2/4 hour rule?

400

Sits under the chopping board

What is a mat or wet paper towel?

500

The thick metal band before the handle

What is the bolster?

500

A small narrow blade tapering to a point

What is a paring knife?

500

Cut from batons into square cubes - dice

What is macedoine?

500

The minimum holding temperature of hot food

What is at least 60°C?

500

The location of the first aid kit

What is the laundry?