LESSON 4

• Kitchen Layout Types


  • L-Shape
  • U-Shape
  • Galley
  • Island
  • Single Wall
• 1. Shaped Kitchen


  • One of the most flexible and most popular, providing a compact triangle
• 1. Shaped Kitchen


  • Popular in large and small homes alike, named for the "U" because it resembles
• Galley Kitchen


  • Consists of a three to five foot corridor or walk-way situated between two parallel walls or runs of cabinetry
• Island Option


  • Extremely popular in homes today, most often in L-Shaped kitchen, can keep work areas traffic-free and create extra counter and storage space
• Single-Wall Kitchen


  • Ideal for smaller home footprints such as condominiums, apartments, lofts, or tiny homes that usually feature spaces with open concept floor plans to the kitchen and adjacent areas
• Kitchen Safety


  Using precautionary methods in the kitchen to prevent an accident
• Basic Rules of Kitchen Safety

  • Wear appropriate, clean clothing on the lab days
  • Never cook in loose clothes and keep long hair tied back
  • Store knives in a wooden block or in a drawer
  • Keep potholders nearby and use them
  • Don't let temperature-sensitive foods sit out in the kitchen
  • Separate raw meat and poultry from other items whenever you use or store them
  • When possible use a kitchen tool, not your hands to complete
  • Wipe up spills immediately, keep the floor dry
  • Get a fire extinguisher and First Aid Kit for your kitchen
• Knife Safety


  Using a knife appropriately can help prevent serious injuries
• Knife Safety Tips


  • Always use caution when handling knives
  • Before picking up a knife, make sure you aren't distracted or holding anything else
  • Keep your knives sharpened to avoid straining
  • When chopping round objects, cut one side flat and place the flat side on your chopping block
  • Firmly grasp the knife handle and place your other hand on top of the knife to avoid any blade contact
• Using Appropriate Cooking Tools


  Use the proper cooking utensils to prevent hot items from slipping or spilling
• Appropriate Cooking Tool Tips

  • Use tongs for large, firm products
  • When handling hot items, keep a firm grip on them and keep an eye out for oil or water splashing
  • When drying your hands or storing sharp utensils, be mindful of where you place your hands
• Handling Hot Dishes


  Do not leave stovetop dishes unattended while the burner is turned on, use oven mitts, never overfill your pot when boiling water, use two oven-safe mitts to remove hot dishes from the oven, keep hot dishes away from your body when walking