WorksheetsUnit 4 Knife Skills Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
What are two advantages of using a sharp knife?
Safety and Clear Cuts
Speed and Smaller Cuts
Safety and Edge Last Longer
Speed and Edge Lasts Longer
What are two reasons uniform shapes are important in a commercial kitchen?
Cooks evenly and can charge more per entree
Shows chef's knife skills and allows varying "doneness"
Allows varying "doneness" and visually appealing
More visually appealing and cooks evenly
What are the dimensions of a julienne cut according to the ACF standards?
1/4" X 1/8" X 2"
1/8" X 1/8" X 2"
1/4" X 1/4" X 2"
What are the dimensions of a brunoise cut according to ACF standards?
1/4" X 1/8" X 2"
1/8" X 1/8" X 1/8"
1/4" X 3/4" X 2"
How thick is a rondelle cut?
1/4"
1/8"
1/2"
3/4"
This cut is used to shred leafy vegetables:
Chiffonnade
Julienne
Mince
Batonnet
Which knife would you use to accomplish the following: Breakdown large cuts of meat?
Butcher
Chef's
Slicer
Pairing
Which knife would you use to accomplish the following: Carving at a buffet?
Butcher
Chef's
Slicer
Tourne
Which knife would you use to accomplish the following: Peeling Vegetables?
Butcher
Chef's
Slicer
Paring
Also known as a French knife
Boning
Chef's
Tourne
Fillet
A knife used to remove bones from meat, fish, and poultry:
Boning
Tourne
Butcher
Fillet
A blade that is toothed like a saw:
Boning
Slicer
Tourne
Serrated
A shank or collar; helps keep food particles out.
Bolster
Rivets
Tang
Heel
The metal pieces that fasten the handle to the tang.
Bolster
Rivets
Tang
Heel
The part of the blade that continue into the knife's handle:
Bolster
Rivets
Tang
Spine
The part of the blade best used to cut with.
Spine
Tip
Tang
Heel
True or False?
Never use a knife to perform inappropriate tasks.
True
False
True or False?
Always use a cutting board or a counter to make your cuts.
True
False
True or False?
Carefully wipe the blade from the heel.
True
False
True or False?
When you're passing a knife to someone, lay the knife down on the work surface carefully holding the dull side (back/spine) with the handle facing out towards the other person.
True
False
True or False?
When carrying a knife, hold it by the handle with the point of the blade straight down at your side. Make sure the sharp edge is facing you.
True
False
True or False?
Always wash, sanitize, and wipe knives before using and before putting away.
True
False
True of False?
Let the knife's blade or handle hang over the edge of a cutting board or a table for easier access.
True
False
True or False?
Always cut with the blade facing away from your body.
True
False
True or False?
For sanitation, leave the knife in a sink filled with hot, soapy water.
False
True
True or False?
Don't try to catch a falling knife. Step away and let it fall.
True
False
