Chapter 4 - The Operation of the Kitchen Flashcards
What is kitchen equipment essential for?
The efficient and safe production of food
What is a lot of kitchen equipment made of?
Stainless steel which is strong, easy to keep clean and doesn’t rust easily.
What are the 4 groups that kitchen equipment are divided into?
- Large equipment
- Mechanical equipment
- Small hand-held utensils
- First aid safety equipment
How is cross contamination prevented with chopping boards?
Differenr types of food are prepared on specific coloured chopping boards
Why is it important to have a well-organised and efficient administrator?
To help the smooth running of the kitchen and front of house by organising amd filling the documentation that’s needed
What is the chef’s dress code?
A uniform that is worn in kitchens all over the world and is a reconised symbol of the carering industry
What are potential safety issues in the kitchen?
- Risk of fire or electrocution
- Risk of trips, slips and falls
- Risk of injury from machinery
- Risk of cuts, burns and scalds
- Risk of heavy stored items falling from shelves
What are potential security issues in the kitchen?
- Theft of personal items
- Theft of equipment
- Theft of ingredients
- Vandalism
- Alcahol missuse
