Knife Cutting and Knife Cuts

How do you prepare a workstation for knife work?

• Ensure the workstation is clean and organized

• Leave tools scattered around

• Ignore safety protocols

• Use a cluttered space

Why should you place a damp towel between the cutting board and worktable?

• To prevent the cutting board from slipping

• To absorb moisture from the cutting board

• To keep the worktable clean

• To enhance the cutting board's durability

What should you do to ensure the knife is ready for use when preparing the workstation?

• Sharpen the knife

• Wash the knife

• Check the knife for rust

• Ensure the knife is clean and sharp

How should you position your feet and distribute your weight when standing at the workstation?

• Feet should be shoulder-width apart with weight evenly distributed.

• Feet should be close together with weight on one leg.

• Feet should be wide apart with weight on the heels.

• Feet should be crossed with weight on the toes.

What is the proper technique for cutting with a chef's knife?

• Hold the knife with a firm grip and use a rocking motion.

• Use a sawing motion with a loose grip.

• Chop with a straight up and down motion.

• Hold the knife at the tip and slice.

What is the most important knife in the kitchen?

• Paring knife

• Chef's knife

• Bread knife

• Utility knife

A chef’s knife can be used to chop, slice, cut, and ______ a wide range of foods.

• mince

• boil

• fry

• bake

Select the correct way to grip a chef's knife.

• Hold the handle firmly with all fingers wrapped around it.

• Pinch the blade with your thumb and index finger. and wrap remaining fingers around the handle firmly.

• Use only your fingertips to hold the knife.

• Balance the knife on your palm.

Which hand should you use to grip the knife?

• Non-dominant hand

• Dominant hand

• Both hands

• Either hand

When positioning your guiding hand, you should...

• Use the Bear Claw Method

• Keeping fingers straight and together

• Straighten your thumb under the item you are cutting.

• Placing the hand flat on the surface