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Worksheetsknife skills
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Use a serrated knife on this
garnishes
raw meat
breads
vegetables
The bolster of the knife:
Metal pieces that fasten the handle to the tang
The part of the blade that continues into the knife's handle
The spot where the blade and handle come together
The tip of the knife
Use this to cut meat i.e. roast beef
Chef
Paring
Slicing
Utility
Do this after cutting lettuce after cutting raw meat
Dip the knife in sanitizer
Run the knife through the dishwasher
Wash and sanitize the knife separately
Wash the knife with other dishes
Why should you NOT use a dull knife
Accidental cuts are less likely
Accidental cuts are more likely
Requires less pressure to slice vegetables
Uses less time for sharpening
What is the best tool to sharpen the knife?
Diamond grade sandpaper
Knife of equal size
Sharpening stone or whetstone
Knife steel
Why is the hand-claw technique important when cutting?
Keeps fingers from cramping
Prevents strain on wrist
Keeps food sanitary
Guides food and prevents cuts
What method is used to sharpen a knife?
Draw the bade across the stone at a 20 degree angle
Draw the blade across the stone at a 45 degree angel
Draw the bade across the stone using a circular motion
Draw the blade across the stone using a zigzag motion
A _____ knife is a safe knife.
Dull
Small
Large
Sharp
use the _________ technique to protect fingers while cutting foods.
Claw grip
flat fingers
Nuckle grip
Palm grip
What size is a minced food?
Large, irregular sized pieces
Medium, irregular sized pieces
Small, irregular sized pieces
Cutting boards must be cleaned and sanitized after each use to avoid cross-contamination?
True
False
Which knife is useful for cutting breads and pastries?
Utility knife
Serrated knife
Paring knife
Chef knife
What should be placed underneath a cutting board to prevent it from slipping?
Damp paper towel
Dry paper towel
A knife does a better job of cutting or slicing food when it is sharp
True
False
What type of cut is this?
Chiffonade
Julienne
Dice
Mince
True or False: The chef's knife is the most used and considered an all-purpose knife.
True
False
What is the difference between large, medium, & small dice?
Type of vegetable being used
Type of knife being used
The measurements
Sharpness of the knife
The part of the knife where the blade and the handle come together is called the...
Tang
Bolster
Spine
Rivet
The best way to hold the knife is
With all five fingers on the handle
With all five fingers on the blade
The Claw
Thumb and pointer finger on the blade, the other three fingers wrapped around the handle
Chopping and mincing can be used interchangeably in a recipe because they are the same type of cut.
True
False
When setting up a workstation, what should you put under your cutting board?
Nothing
A dry towel
A damp towel
A continuation of the blade into the handle
Bolster
Tang
Spine
Rivet
The part of the blade used for fine, delicate cutting is the
Tip/Point
Spine
Heel
Side
