In order to avoid food contamination, kitchen tools, utensils, equipment used in the preparation of food as well as the premises should be cleaned and sanitized, and stored properly after each use.
Common kitchen materials
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Glass
Cast iron
Ceramic
Teflon
Plastic
Rubber
Common kitchen tools
Knives
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Pots
Pans
Can openers
Colanders
Cutting boards
Serving utensils
Large appliances
Mise en place
Having all ingredients and tools prepared ahead of time before cooking
Basic sauces
White sauces
Velouté sauces
Hollandaise
Preparation of sauces
1. Cleanliness
2. Proper thickening techniques
3. Finishing touches
Methods for cooking vegetables
Boiling
Steaming
Blanching
Roasting
Stir-frying
Griddling
Baking
Sautéing
Pickling
Braising/stewing
Types of soups
Clear soups
Thick soups
Types of clear soups
Consommé
Bouillon
Types of thick soups
Purees
Veloutés
Creams
Bisques
Chowders
Proper measurement of ingredients is essential for consistent baking results.
Dry ingredient measurement
Overfilling and leveling off
Fluffing flour
Sifting powdered sugar
Liquid ingredient measurement
Measuring on a level surface
Reading at eye level
Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen tools and equipment properly is important for food safety.
Steps for washing dishes
By hand
Using a dishwasher
Common kitchen appliances
Refrigerators
Ovens
Stoves
Blenders
Types of kitchen knives
Slicing
Dicing
Filleting
Categories of kitchen tools
Knife sets
Measuring tools
Strainers
Cookware
Other kitchen tools
Proper cleaning and sanitization of kitchen equipment and work surfaces helps prevent bacterial growth and foodborne illness.
This document provides information on various kitchen tools and equipment
Common kitchen tools and equipment
Knife sets
Measuring tools
Strainers
Cookware
Other common kitchen tools
Chef's knives
Used for chopping and slicing
Measuring cups
Used for measuring liquid ingredients
Colanders
Used for draining liquids from food
Stockpots
Used for cooking large quantities of food
Can openers
Used for opening canned goods
Blenders
Used for mixing and pureeing ingredients
The objectives are to identify the uses of different tools and equipment and familiarize the reader with common kitchen items
Major kitchen appliances
Refrigerators
Ovens
Stoves
Food processors
Knife sets
Typically include chef's knives, paring knives, boning knives, cleavers, and bread knives
Measuring tools
Scales
Thermometers
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Strainers
Colanders
Sieves
Cheesecloth
Cookware
Pots
Pans
Roasting pans
Baking sheets
Other tools
Peelers
Spatulas
Whisks
Can openers
Serving utensils
This document discusses common materials used such as aluminum, stainless steel, glass, cast iron, and teflon
Cleaning methods
Abrasives
Detergents
Thermal sanitizing
Mechanical
Solvent cleaners
Cleaning
Sanitizing
Food contact surface
Foam
Clean In Place (CIP)
This document outlines the objectives and materials needed for a cookery class on egg preparation
Tools for egg dishes
8 tools
6 utensils
3 pieces of kitchen equipment
This document provides information about kitchen tools, equipment, and materials