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2. Receiving and Storage Equipment
The receiving area is where all food deliveries enter the restaurant or foodservice operation.
an employee checks the quality and quantity of the items ordered against those being delivered.
Storage:
Dry goods must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor on stainless-steel shelving.
Perishable goods are stored in refrigerators and freezers.
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3. Knives & Knife Care Each knife is designed for a specific purpose.
A good knife is made of stainless steel because it stays sharp for a long time.
The blade is made of metal and is either forged or stamped.
The blade of the knife has several parts:
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4. Knives & Knife Care (cont.)
Honing is the regular maintenance required to keep knives in the best shape.
A sharpening stone is used to grind and hone the edges of steel tools and implements (hold knife at a 20 degree angle)
A steel is a long metal rod that is used to remove the microscopic burrs that are created as a knife is used
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5. Types of Knives Boning knife: separate raw meat from the bone
Chef’s (French) knife: all-purpose knife for chopping, slicing, and mincing
Cleaver: cuts through bones
Fillet knife: thin, flexible blade for cutting fish
Paring knife: trim and pare vegetables and fruits
Serrated slicer: slices breads and cakes
Tourne’: cutting the curved surfaces of vegetables

6. Hand Tools and Small Equipment
Every restaurant and foodservice kitchen has small hand tools and small equipment called smallware.
Hand tools are easy to use, and are an essential part of food prepreparation.
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7. Measuring Utensils
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. P
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8. 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, stainless steel, and aluminum, with or without nonstick coating.
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9. Processing Equipment: Cutters and Mixers
Cutters and mixers are used to cut meats and vegetables and to mix sauces and batters
It is illegal for minors to use, clean, or maintain cutters or mixers.
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10. Steamers & Broilers
Steamers allow the food to come into direct contact with the steam
Convection steamer: steam is vented over the food
broilers: the heat source is above the food.
Rotisserie
salamander
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11. Ranges, Griddles, Fryers, and Ovens
Ranges are cooking units with open heat sources.
There are many types of ovens available to suit a variety of restaurant and foodservice operations.
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12. Holding and Serving Equipment
Bain marie: hot water bath used to keep food warm
Chafing dish: keep food hot on buffet table
Steam table: holds hotel pans above 135 degrees
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13. Mise en Place
Mise en place refers to the preparation and assembly of ingredients and equipment needed for a recipe
The basic elements of mise en place—
knife cuts
flavorings
herbs and spices
and basic preparations
These are the building blocks of a professional chef ’s training.
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14. Knife Basics
cleaning and cutting raw foods is one of the first steps of mise en place.
The hand that is not holding the knife, called the guiding hand, 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.
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15. Seasoning and Flavoring
A seasoning is something that enhances the flavor of an item without changing the primary flavor of the dish.
There are four basic types of seasoning ingredients:
Salts Sugars
Peppers Acids
Flavoring should enhance the base ingredients of a dish
Herbs spices extract
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16. Herbs and Spices
Herbs are the leaves, stems, or flowers of an aromatic plant.
Spices are the bark, roots, seeds, buds, or berries of an aromatic plant.
Heat, light, and air all speed the loss of flavor and color of spices and herbs
Add fresh spices and herbs toward the end of cooking
Use whole spices at the beginning of the cooking process
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17. Pre-preparation Techniques
Basic cooking techniques in pre-preparation includes:
separating eggs
whipping egg whites and whipping cream
setting up a bain-marie
making parchment liners for pans
Blanching: involves cooking in a liquid just long enough to cook the outer portion of the food.
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18. Heat Transfer
Conduction is the transfer of heat from one item to another when the items come into direct contact with each other.
Convection is the transfer of heat caused by the movement of molecules (in the air, water, or fat)
Radiation does not require physical contact between the heat source and the food being cooked (microwave)
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19. Dry-Heat Cooking Methods
dry-heat cooking, food is cooked either by direct heat (grill) or by indirect heat (an oven).
Food cooked with dry heat must be naturally tender or prepared by adding moisture.
Several ways to add moisture:
Larding: inserting long, thin strips of fat into a large, naturally lean piece of meat with a needle
Barding: wrapping a lean piece of meat with strips of fat (bacon) before cooking
Marinating: soaking an item to provide moisture and flavor
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20. Dry heat cooking methods
Broiling: rapid cooking method that uses high heat from above the food.
Grilling: cooking above a heat source
Roasting and baking: cook food by surrounding the items with hot, dry air in the oven.
Griddling: is cooking a food item on a hot, flat surface
Sautéing: cooks food rapidly in a small amount of fat over relatively high heat.

21. Dry-Heat Cooking Methods (cont.)
Stir-fry: closely related to sauté. Like sauté, it is a quick-cooking, dry-heat method.
Pan-fry: cook in an oil over less intense heat than that used for sautéing or stir-frying.
Deep-fry: bread or batter coat it, immerse (completely cover) it in hot fat, and fry it until it is done:
breading: same components as batter, but they are not blended together (seasoned flour and an egg and buttermilk dip) .
Recovery time is the amount of time it takes oil to reheat to the correct cooking temperature once food is added.
The smoking point is the temperature at which oils begin to smoke, which means it has begun to break down.
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22. Moist-Heat Cooking Methods
When simmering, completely submerge food in a liquid that is at a constant, moderate temperature.
When poaching, 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.
Blanching: partially cook food (parboil) and then finish it later.
Steaming is cooking food by surrounding it in steam in a confined space
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23. Combination-Cooking Methods
combination of dry-heat and moist-heat cooking methods
braising: (Daube – beef, vegetables, wine; pot roasting)
sear the food item in hot oil
partially cover it in liquid
finish cooking in the oven or stovetop (long, slow cooking breaks down connective tissue)
Stewing: (blanquette – white stew; Navarin – made w/ mutton)
bite-sized pieces seared;
then add liquid –more than braising (cover the food completely)
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24. Sous Vide and Microwave Cooking
Sous vide: food is cooked for a long time (sometimes over 24 hours) Sous vide is French for “under vacuum.” Cooks place food in airtight plastic bags and then place the bags in water that is hot but well below boiling point.
Many foods can be baked or roasted in a microwave oven; they cook food with waves of energy or radiation—microwaves—rather than with heat.
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25. Determining Doneness & Plating
There are two important qualities that cooks look for to determine a product’s doneness:
desired texture
the minimum internal
Portioning is the amount of an item that is served to the guest.
Overportioning results in increased cost and lower profit from an item.
Plating: layout of the item on the plate or in the bowl and the garnishing of the item.
Garnish enhances the food being served.
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26. Healthy Diets A healthy diet:
fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
Is low in saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
Recommended Dietary Allowances are daily nutrient standards established by the U.S. government.
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27. Vegetarian Diets
A vegetarian is a person who consumes no meat, fish, or poultry products. There are different types of vegetarians:
A vegan will consume no dairy, eggs, meat, poultry, fish, or anything containing an animal product. They consume only grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds.
A lacto-vegetarian consumes all the vegan items plus dairy products.
An ovo-vegetarian consumes all vegan foods plus eggs.
A lacto-ovo-vegetarian consumes all the vegan items plus dairy products and eggs.
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28. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 is a document published jointly by the Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA.
40 nutrients are required for good health
Total fat should be less than 30% of total calories
Cholesterol: Consume less than 300mg/day
Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables
Consume less than 2300 mg (1 tsp) of sodium/day
Drink alcohol in moderation
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29. MyPyramid
MyPyramid translates the RDAs and dietary guidelines into the kinds and amounts of food to eat each day.
The MyPyramid symbol emphasizes six key themes:
Proportionality
Variety
Physical Activity
Moderation
Gradual Improvement
Personalization
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30. Nutrition Labels
The mandatory components on the Nutrition Facts label are:
Serving size and servings per container
Total calories and calories from fat
Trans fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, and sugars
Protein
Vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron
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31. The Problem of Obesity
A person who is overweight or obese has a weight that is greater than what is generally considered healthy.
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