Kitchen Essentials
To prevent cross-contamination, it’s advised to use a separate one of these for raw meat than for produce.
What is a cutting board?
This role works directly under the head or executive chef and acts as the second-in-command.
What is a Sous Chef?
This type of pan is often heavy, thick-bottomed, and ideal for searing meat or frying eggs.
What is a cast-iron skillet?
Chef responsible for preparing desserts, pastries, and baked goods from their own station and preparing the dessert menu.
What is a Pâtissier/Pastry Chef?
Often made of stainless steel or glass, these deep, rounded kitchen dish are essential for combining ingredients.
What are mixing bowls?
This specific station chef is responsible for all sautéed items and often sauces.
What is a Saucier?
Often featuring a flat, wide blade, this tool is used for flipping burgers, pancakes, or turning eggs on a griddle.
What is a spatula?
This station chef is responsible for cold foods, including salads, cold sauces, and appetizers.
What is a Garde Manger?
Often featuring two detachable metal beaters, this handheld electric appliance is perfect for whipping cream or mixing cake batter without using a bulky stand mixer.
What is a hand mixer?
The chef head-in-command of kitchen operations and the highest ranking chef.
What is Chef de Cuisine/Executive Chef?