Tools and Equipment Chapter 5
After studying this unit You will be able to: Recognize a variety of professional kitchen tools and equipment Select and care for knives Understand how a professional kitchen is organized
NSF International Promulgates consensus standards for the design, construction and installation of kitchen tools, cookware and equipment http://www.nsf.org/business/about_NSF/
NSF Mark
Standards for Tools and Equipment Must be easy to clean All food contact surfaces must be nontoxic (under intended end-use conditions), nonabsorbent, corrosion resistant and nonreactive All food contact surfaces must be smooth, free of pits, cracks, crevices, ledges, rivet heads and bolts
Standards for Tools and Equipment (cont.) Internal corners and edges must be rounded and smooth; external corners and angles must be smooth and sealed Coating materials must be nontoxic and easily cleaned; coating must resist chipping and cracking Waste and waste liquids must be easily removed
Knives The most important item in the tool kit A good knife begins with a single piece of metal, stamped, cut, or best of all, forged and tempered
Forged Knives
Knife Construction
The Blades Carbon steel Stainless steel High carbon stainless steel Ceramic
Chef’s Knife or French Knife
Boning Knife
Paring Knife
Cleaver
Slicer
Slicer
Butcher Knife or Scimitar
Oyster and Clam Knives
Sharpening Devices
Measuring and Portioning Devices Scales Are necessary to determine the weight of an ingredient or portion of food Volume measures Ladles Portioning scoops Measuring cups Measuring spoons
Scales
Volume Measures
Thermometers Stem-type thermometers, including instant-read models, are inserted into food to obtain temperature readings
Metal and Heat Conduction Copper Aluminum Stainless Steel Cast Iron
Other Materials Used in Cookware Glass Ceramic Plastic Silicone bakeware Enamelware
Common Cookware Common Saucepan Rondeau / Brazier Sauteuse (Sloped Sides) Sautoir (Straight Sides)
Common Cookware (cont.) Hotel Pans Stockpot with Spigot Wok
Processing Equipment Slicer Mandoline Food chopper or buffalo chopper Food processor Blender Immersion blender Mixer Juicer
Heavy Equipment Heavy equipment includes the gas, electric or steam operated appliances used for cooking, reheating or holding food; these items are usually installed in a fixed location
Stove Tops
Ovens
Broilers and Grills
Tilt Skillets and Steam Kettles
Steamers and Deep-Fat Fryers