Kitchen Equipment
What is the biggest knife commonly used in the kitchen?
Chef's Knife
What utensil do you use to level off when you measure dry ingredients?
Straight edge spatula, butter knife, any straight edge
TRUE or FALSE: Recipes are not important.
FALSE
Why is Dining Etiquette important?
Demonstrates who you are and how you treat others, creates a comfortable atmosphere, and create first impressions
Why is time management important?
If you manage your time well, your work can be done more efficiently
What is the purpose of Measuring Utensils?
To ensure that the appropriate measurement for the recipe is measured correctly.
-Flour
-Sugar
-Baking Powder
Why does the amount of ingredients matter?
-In baking, ratios must be even or else it would throw off the final product
-In cooking, the flavors and textures can be off
Dinnerware, Flatware, and Glassware. What are these?
The three components of a Place Setting
This is the time spent daily on affairs that fall within your immediate responsibility.
Investment Time
Name the THREE common types of measuring utensils
Dry Measuring cups, Measuring spoons, and Liquid Measuring cups
TRUE OR FALSE: You can use a dry measuring spoon/cup to measure Honey.
TRUE
Name the 7 Parts of the Recipe.
DOUBLE POINTS!
Ingredients, Amounts, Directions, Utensils, Kitchen Tools, Temperature, Yield
The soup spoon is larger than a teaspoon.
TRUE
The two general rules for organizing time
1.Systemize and prioritize the management of a controllable time
2.Minimize the amount of the controllable time
How do you make sure that Pots and Pans are cared for?
- For all types: When cooking with gas, make sure flames are not going around the pot or pan
-Don’t leave it sitting around overnight; wash right away but enough to where it cooled first
What types of equipment would you need to measure dry ingredients?
Measuring spoon/cup and a straight edge spatula
How many cups are in a Gallon?
16 cups
What is the appropriate tipping percentage for a good and quality service?
15-20%
What are the THREE steps to manage your time better?
-Make up your mind
-Be specific about time
-Write down reminders ir alterations
How do you care for Wooden Blocks and Butcher Blocks?
-Use gentle dishwashing soap and warm water to clean all wooden and butcher items to wash by hand. Never leave it to soak and wash it as soon as you are done using
How do you measure liquid ingredients? (step-by-step)
-Fill liquid measuring cup with liquid to correct line
-Check at eye level
-Add or remove liquid as needed
-Pour into mixing bowl
Why can't certain ingredients be doubled?
Sometimes doubling certain ingredients (baking powder and baking soda) can ruin proportions.
Draw a formal setting.
*Teacher checks
What are the ABC nalysis to control time
B: The Vital Tasks
C: The Very Small Issues