chapter 5 kitchen essentials: part 2—equipment and techniques

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Chapter 5 Kitchen Essentials: Part 2—Equipment and Techniques

Receiving andStorage Equipment

The ____________is the first stop in the flow of food. It is where all food deliveries enter the restaurant or foodservice operation.

Before accepting the product, an employee checks the ______________________of the items ordered against those being delivered.

After food is delivered and received into the receiving area, it must be ________________.

______________must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor on stainless-steel shelving.

______________are stored in refrigerators and freezers.

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Knives & Knife Care Foodhandlers use knives in most

cooking _____________, from slicing to chopping to shredding.

Each knife is designed for a ____________________.

A good knife is made of ____________ because it is very durable and stays sharp for a long time.

A knife has two main parts, the _____ and the ________.

The blade is made of metal and is either _______ or __________.


The blade of the knife has several parts:

Knives & Knife Care (cont.)


________ is the regular maintenance required to keep knives in the best shape.

A ___________is used to grind and hone the edges of steel tools and implements.

A _________ is a long metal rod that is used to remove the microscopic burrs that are created as a knife is used.

Hand Tools and Small Equipment Every restaurant and

foodservice kitchen has small hand tools and small equipment called _________________.

______________are designed to aid in cutting, shaping, moving, or combining foods.

Hand tools are easy to use, and are an essential part of ______________.


Measuring Utensils

_________________are widely used in restaurant and foodservice kitchens to measure everything from spices to liquids to dry goods like oats, grains, sugar, and flour. They can also measure temperature.


Pots and Pans Pots and pans are available

in many shapes and sizes and are made of a variety of materials, such as copper, cast iron, chrome, __________, and ______, with or without nonstick coating.

In general, ____ are larger vessels with straight sides and two loop handles. ____ tend to be shallower with one long handle and either straight or sloped sides.


Processing Equipment:Cutters and Mixers

______ and _______ are used to cut meats and vegetables and to mix sauces and batters.

Always use ______________when using cutting machines. Employees must be ________ ________and informed of all

precautionary measures that should be taken when operating the equipment.

It is illegal for minors to use, clean, or maintain cutters or mixers.


Steamers & Broilers ___________ are used in restaurant and foodservice operations

to cook vegetables and grains. They allow the food to come into direct contact with the steam, heating the food very quickly. Cooking with steam is a very efficient method of cooking.


Using very intense direct heat, _____________ cook food quickly. For broilers, the heat source is above the food.

Ranges, Griddles, Fryers,and Ovens


The range is usually the most frequently utilized piece of equipment in restaurant and foodservice kitchens. ___________ are cooking units with open heat sources. Ranges come in multiple sizes and variations suitable to the specific needs of an individual operation.

There are many types of ___________ available to suit a variety of restaurant and foodservice operations. They vary in size and method of operation.

Holding and Serving Equipment Once the food arrives in the ______ and ____________,

it is usually ready to be presented to the guest. Though most of the hard work in preparing a meal has

already been done, the final touches made in the holding and service areas are important to delivering a ________________.


Section 5.1 Summary Receiving equipment includes receiving tables/area, scales, and

utility carts. After food is received, it is stored on shelving or in ________ and _____________.

Pre-preparation equipment includes knives, measuring utensils, hand tools and small equipment, and __________________.

Pots come in many shapes and sizes and are made of copper, cast iron, stainless steel, and aluminum, with or without _____________.

Pans also come in many ________ and ___________. Preparation equipment includes cutters and mixers, steamers,

broilers, ranges, griddles, _________, and ______________. Holding and serving equipment can include the bain-marie, food

warmer/steam table, hot-holding cabinet, coffee maker, tea maker, ice machine, ___________, chafing dishes, and espresso machines.


Mise en Place

Mise en place refers to the preparation and assembly of ingredients, pans, utensils, equipment, or _______________needed for a particular dish or service.

The goal of pre-preparation is to do as much of the work in advance without any loss in _______________.

The basic elements of mise en place—knife cuts, flavorings, herbs and spices, and basic preparations—are the building blocks of a professional chef ’s training. These methods and ______________ will be essential throughout a professional career.

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Getting ready to cook is called mise en place. Mise en place is French for “_______________.”


Knife Basics Usually, cleaning and cutting raw foods is one of the first

steps of mise en place. Fresh vegetables, fruit, and meat often require __________ and ____________.

To use most knives, hold the food on the cutting board with one hand and ______the knife by its handle with the other.

There are three basic knife grips. In every grip, the hand that is not holding the knife, called the _______________, prevents slippage and helps to control the size of the cut.

When using a knife, move the knife in a smooth downward and forward slicing motion. With practice, a cook is able to cut food in many different ways, increase knife speed, and become more ______________ with cuts.


Seasoning and Flavoring A ______________ is something that enhances the flavor of an

item without changing the primary flavor of the dish. They must be used with care to prevent overuse, but seasoning generally should be added at the start of the dish to create a depth of flavor.

There are four basic types of seasoning ingredients: __________ ____________ ___________ ____________

__________ refers to the way a food tastes, as well as its texture, appearance, doneness, and temperature. A _____________ should enhance the base ingredients of the dish, or it can also bring another flavor to the product.


Herbs and Spices Herbs and spices are important ingredients used to enhance and

add to the flavor of food: Herbs are the _______, ______, or ________ of an aromatic plant. Spices are the ____, ____, ____, ____, or ______ of an aromatic plant.

Storing spices and herbs properly helps to keep them fresh and flavorful. Heat, light, and air all speed the loss of ____ and ____.

Add volatile spices and herbs toward the end of cooking to provide the full benefit of their ______ and _________.

Some herbs and spices must be used carefully because their dominant flavors can ____________ the flavor of the dish.

Use salt and pepper at the beginning of the cooking process to ensure that sauces, butter, or other liquids will not _____________the seasoning.


Pre-preparation Techniques

Mise en place also involves pre-preparing certain ingredients that need to be refined before they are ready for use at the time of ____________.

Basic cooking techniques in pre-preparation include separating eggs, whipping egg whites, setting up a _____________, and making parchment liners for pans.

_____________ is another pre-preparation technique. It is a moist-heat method of cooking that involves cooking in a liquid or with steam just long enough to cook the outer portion of the food. The food is immediately placed in ice water to stop carryover cooking, also referred to as ______________.


Section 5.2 Summary Mise en place is French for “______________.” To use knives properly, hold the food on the cutting board with

one hand and hold the knife by its __________ with the other. In every grip, the hand that is not holding the knife prevents

slippage and helps to control the ____________________. A seasoning is something that enhances the flavor of an item

without changing the _________ ___________of the dish. Flavor refers to the way a food tastes, as well as its

________, appearance, ___________, and temperature. Basic cooking techniques in pre-preparation include

separating eggs, whipping egg whites, setting up a ___________, making parchment liners for pans, and blanching and shocking.


Heat Transfer

______________ is the transfer of heat from one item to another when the items come into direct contact with each other.

_____________ is the transfer of heat caused by the movement of molecules (in the air, water, or fat) from a warmer area to a cooler one.

_______________ does not require physical contact between the heat source and the food being cooked. Instead, heat moves by way of microwave and infrared waves.

___________ heat is created when the heat from a source is absorbed by one material and then radiated out to the food.

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Heat is a type of energy. When two items of different temperatures have contact, energy, in the form of heat, transfers from the warmer item to the cooler until they both reach the same temperature.


Dry-Heat Cooking Methods

___________ is a rapid cooking method that uses high heat from a source located above the food.

____________ is a very simple dry-heat method that is excellent for cooking smaller pieces of food.

_____________ and baking are techniques that cook food by surrounding the items with hot, dry air in the oven.

__________ is cooking a food item on a hot, flat surface (known as a griddle) or in a relatively dry, heavy-bottomed fry pan or cast-iron skillet.

The __________ method cooks food rapidly in a small amount of fat over relatively high heat. The fat adds to the flavor.

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In ______________ng, food is cooked either by direct heat, like on a grill, or by indirect heat in a closed environment, like in an oven.


Dry-Heat Cooking Methods (cont.)

__________ is a cooking method closely related to sauté. Like sauté, it is a quick-cooking, dry-heat method.

To ___________ food, cook it in an oil over less intense heat than that used for sautéing or stir-frying.

To __________ food, bread or batter coat it, immerse (completely cover) it in hot fat, and fry it until it is done: A __________ has the same components as batter, but they are not

blended together. A standard breading would be seasoned all-purpose flour and an egg and buttermilk dip.

The “______” of the item, the point when the item rises to the surface of the oil and appears golden brown, indicates doneness.

___________ is the amount of time it takes oil to reheat to the correct cooking temperature once food is added.

The ___________is the temperature at which fats and oils begin to smoke, which means that the fat has begun to break down.


Moist-HeatCooking Methods

When ___________, completely submerge food in a liquid that is at a constant, moderate temperature.

When ___________, cook food between 160°F and 180°F. The surface of the poaching liquid should show some motion, but no air bubbles should break the surface.

____________ is a variation of boiling. When blanching, partially cook food and then finish it later.

___________ is cooking food by surrounding it in steam in a confined space such as a steamer basket, steam cabinet, or combi-oven. Direct contact with the steam cooks the food.

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__________techniques produce food that is delicately flavored and moist, which can be served as a separate course or used as a sauce base.


Combination-Cooking Methods

In ______________, first sear the food item in hot oil, and then partially cover it in enough liquid to come halfway up the food item. Then cover the pot or pan tightly and finish the food slowly in the oven or on the stovetop until it is tender.

When ____________, first cut the main food item into bite-sized pieces, and either blanch or sear them. As with braising, cook the food in oil first, and then add liquid. Stewing requires more liquid than braising. Cover the food completely while it is simmering.

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When the best method for preparing certain food is a combination of dry-heat and moist-heat cooking methods, it is called ___________________.


Sous Vide andMicrowave Cooking

_____________ is a method in which food is cooked for a long time, sometimes well over 24 hours. Sous vide is French for “under vacuum.” Rather than placing food in a slow cooker, cooks place food in airtight plastic bags and then place the bags in water that is hot but well below ____________ _____________.

Many foods can be baked or roasted in a ___________ oven. However, microwave ovens do not give the same results as convection or conventional ovens because they cook food with waves of energy or radiation—microwaves—rather than with ____________.


Determining Doneness & Plating

There are two important qualities that cooks look for to determine a product’s doneness: __________________________? __________________________________________________?

____________ is the amount of an item that is served to the guest.

_________________ results in increased cost and lower profit from an item.

______________ is the decision about what serving vessel will be used to present the product as well as the layout of the item on the plate or in the bowl and the garnishing of the item.

____________________ enhances the food being served.


Section 5.3 Summary Heat is transferred to food in three ways:

______________ _______________ _______________

Types of cooking methods include __________ cooking, _________________ cooking, and combination-cooking methods.

Broiling, grilling, ____________, baking, sautéing, pan-frying, stir-frying, and deep-frying are kinds of dry-heat cooking.

Simmering, poaching, ___________, and steaming are techniques used in _____________ cooking.

Braising and stewing are types of _____________ cooking. To determine when food is done cooking, identify if the product has

its desired texture and minimum ___________ ________________.


Healthy Diets A healthy diet:

Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and ________________ __________

Includes lean meats, poultry, __________, beans, ________, and nuts Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, ______, salt (sodium), and added

________________ ____________________(DRIs) are recommended daily amounts of

nutrients and energy that healthy people of a particular age range and gender should consume: ___________________________ are daily nutrient standards

established by the U.S. government. _________________identify daily intake levels for healthy people, and

are typically assigned when scientists don’t have enough information to set an RDA.


Vegetarian Diets

A ___________ follows the strictest diet of all and will consume no dairy, eggs, meat, poultry, fish, or anything containing an animal product or byproduct, including honey. They consume only grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds.

A ________________ consumes all the vegan items plus dairy products.

An _________________ consumes all vegan foods plus eggs.

A ____________ consumes all the vegan items plus dairy products and eggs.

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A ____________ is a person who consumes no meat, fish, or poultry products. There are different types of vegetarians:


Dietary Guidelines for Americans The

_________________________________ is a document published jointly by the Department of Health and Human Services and the _____________.

This report offers science-based advice for healthy people over the age of 2 about food choices to promote health and reduce risk for ______ _____ __________.


MyPyramid _____________ translates the RDAs and dietary guidelines

into the kinds and amounts of food to eat each day. ________________panels help people select the appropriate

packaged food products to meet their nutritional needs. MyPyramid replaces the 1992 Food Guide Pyramid and

incorporates the recommendations of the ________ __________ for Americans 2005.

The MyPyramid symbol emphasizes _____ ______ _______:


1. _______________2. _______________3. _______________

4. ______________5. _____________6. ________________

Nutrition Labels Each nutrient on the panel is reported as a

percentage of __________ ________(DV). The DVs are provided in percentages based on

a _______-calorie diet. The mandatory components on the _______

Facts label are: Serving size and servings per container _______________________________ Total fat and saturated fat _______________________________ Cholesterol _____________________________ Total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, and sugars ___________________________________ Vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and ________________


The Problem of Obesity

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A person who is overweight or ______________ has a weight that is greater than what is generally considered healthy.


Section 5.4 Summary A healthy diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-

free or low-fat milk and milk products. It includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. It is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and _________ ___________.

The ___________ ___________for Americans offer advice for healthy people over the age of 2 about food choices to promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.

_______________ teaches people how to eat a balanced diet from a variety of food groups without counting calories, how to include physical activity in their daily lives, and how to adjust food intake for the amount of activity.

A nutritional label is useful in selecting food for a ________ ____. Obesity is considered a major health problem. It can be prevented

by eating a healthy diet, exercising, and eating ______ _________.


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