Food Terms
What does it mean to "simmer" something?
Heat liquid just below boiling
What should you always do if walking behind someone with their back to you in the kitchen?
Say something like the word "behind"
How long can something sit out at room temperature before it is no longer safe to eat?
2 hours
Whose job is it to put away the dish rack?
Dishwasher
Where do your bags get stored during a cooking class?
Rm 109
What does it mean to "cream" something?
beat rapidly with an electric mixer to add air and increase volume
How do pot handles and pans need to sit on the stove?
With the handles pointed inward
What are the temperatures of the Danger Zone?
4-60 Celsius
Whose job is it to wipe down all the counters in the kitchen?
Housekeeper
Name 3 reasons why it is important to wear an apron.
it will help to keep your clothes clean
it will help to keep the food clean
it will protect your clothes in case of fire
What does it mean to "blanche" something?
to plunge food briefly into boiling water
What are the two things you need to do first if a grease fire starts in the kitchen?
Remove from the heat and cover with a lid
How do you know if something needs to be stored in the fridge after opening it?
It will say on the label
Whose job is it to be responsible for the organization of drawers and equipment?
Dish Dryer
Name two things not suitable to go into the compost.
Tin foil and plastic wrap
What does it mean to "sauté" something?
the French term for cooking in small amount of oil
If you get a minor cut in the kitchen what should you do?
Apply pressure
Why can pasta and cereal be kept a room temperature for longer than 2 hours?
They are dry (Don't contain any moisture)
Whose job is it to clean under the rings on the stove?
Housekeeper
Where should dirty laundry be placed at the end of the lab?
In the dirty laundry basket or in the washing machine
What does it mean to "julienne" something?
To cut into long matchstick shaped strips
Where do you aim the fire extinguisher in order to best put out a fire?
The base of the fire
What does FAT TOM stand for?
Food, Acid, Time, Temperature, Oxygen and Moisture
Whose job is it to organize the spices?
Special Duties
Name 3 things you are allowed to do once your group has completed their recipe and your unit is clean.
work on Foods assignments or homework from other classes
play a game of cards with the students in your unit
read, listen to music