What is the most used most versatile tool in the kitchen???????

1. What is the most used most versatile tool in the kitchen???????

2. What is the most used most versatile tool in the kitchen??????? THE KNIFE

3. Sharpness • A HIGH CARBON STAINLESS STEEL BLADE IS THE BEST OPTION • Will maintain a sharp edge • Will not discolor or flavor the product • Will rust if not cared for

4. Sanitation • Make sure knife and cutting surface are properly sanitized

5. Sanitation • Make sure knife and cutting surface are properly sanitized • Pay attention to order you are prepping the food • Avoid cross contamination

6. Safe handling procedures

7. Keep knives sharp. Sharp knife is safer than a dull one less likely to slip, requires less pressure to cut with. Use a cutting board, put a damp towel under board to prevent slipping. Never cut on metal Pay attention when using any cutting equipment Cut away from your self and others Knives are for cutting only Do not try and catch a falling knife Do not put knives in sink or any place where they are not in plain sight Clean knives carefully with the sharp edge away from you Carry knives safely point down edge to the back don’t swing your arms Store knives in safe place when not in use Safe handling procedures

8. 6. Cutting boards • Always put an approved device under cutting board to hold it in place • Make sure surface is sanitized • Follow color coding of boards to prevent cross contamination

9. . Parts of the knife • 1. Blade • 2. Tang • 3. Handle • 4. Rivet

10. Different types of knives • 1. Chef’s • 2. Paring • 3. Boning • 4. Filet • 5. Utility • 6. Carving • 7. Serrated (bread) • 8. Cleaver

11. II. Sharpening and honing tools • A. Value of sharpness • Safety • Speed • Accuracy

12. II. Sharpening and honing tools • A. Value of sharpness • B. Whetstones • Oil or mineral water

13. II. Sharpening and honing tools • A. Value of sharpness • B. Whetstones • C. Dry stones • D. Steels • E. Testing for sharpness

14. III. Cutting surfaces and boards • A. Importance of use • Protects knives • Easily cleanable work surface • Transfer product to pot or container

15. III. Cutting surfaces and boards • A. Importance of use • B. Wooden (maple)

16. III. Cutting surfaces and boards • A. Importance of use • B. Wooden (maple) • Hardwood won’t ding as easily

17. III. Cutting surfaces and boards • A. Importance of use • B. Wooden (maple) • C. Plastic and composition

18. III. Cutting surfaces and boards • A. Importance of use • B. Wooden (maple) • C. Plastic and composition • Can always be sanitized • Soak it in bleach

19. III. Cutting surfaces and boards • A. Importance of use • B. Wooden (maple) • C. Plastic and composition • D. Rubber

20. III. Cutting surfaces and boards • A. Importance of use • B. Wooden (maple) • C. Plastic and composition • D. Rubber • Flexible good for pouring

21. IV. Work station set up (mise en place • Mise en place • Everything in it’s place • Look at what you need to accomplish and set up your station

22. IV. Work station set up (mise en place • A. Prep sheet

23. IV. Work station set up (mise en place • A. Prep sheet • This tell you what you need to prepare

25. IV. Work station set up (mise en place) • A. Prep sheet • B. Proper tools

26. IV. Work station set up (mise en place) • A. Prep sheet • B. Proper tools • All the tools you will need • Knives • Spatula • Whisk • measuring

27. IV. Work station set up (mise en place) • A. Prep sheet • B. Proper tools • C. Sanitation

28. IV. Work station set up (mise en place) • A. Prep sheet • B. Proper tools • C. Sanitation • Be prepared to sanitize as you go

29. IV. Work station set up (mise en place) • A. Prep sheet • B. Proper tools • C. Sanitation • D. “Arm’s reach”

30. IV. Work station set up (mise en place) • A. Prep sheet • B. Proper tools • C. Sanitation • D. “Arm’s reach” • This is where everything needs to be

31. IV. Work station set up (mise en place) • A. Prep sheet • B. Proper tools • C. Sanitation • D. “Arm’s reach” • E. Containers

32. IV. Work station set up (mise en place) • A. Prep sheet • B. Proper tools • C. Sanitation • D. “Arm’s reach” • E. Containers • 1. Raw product • 2. Finished product • 3. Waste

33. G. Cutting vegetables to specification

34. Cutting vegetables to specification • 1. Chop • Used to cut product when no specific shape is required

35. G. Cutting vegetables to specification • 2. Dice • To cut uniform cubes • Large ¾ • Medium ½ • Small ¼

36. G. Cutting vegetables to specification • 5. Julienne • A matchstick type cut • 1/8x1/8x 2 ½” • Fine julienne • 2’’x1/16x1/16 • Batonnet • 1/4x1/4x21/2-3”

37. G. Cutting vegetables to specification • Mince • To finely chop to be used more as a seasoning

38. G. Cutting vegetables to specification • Shred/chiffonade • Refers usually to shredding large leafy product

39. G. Cutting vegetables to specification • Slicing • 3 basic parts of the blade to use • Point or tip for fine work

40. G. Cutting vegetables to specification • Slicing • 3 basic parts of the blade to use • Point or tip for fine work • Middle of the blade for standard

41. G. Cutting vegetables to specification • Slicing • 3 basic parts of the blade to use • Point or tip for fine work • Middle of the blade for standard • Heel for harder or coarse product

42. Take good care of your knives and they will take good care of you!!