Course: Professional Knife Skills

So why do knives have different types of blades? Because each knife has a different use and different blades cut in different ways, depending on the job you wish to …

Last week we introduced you to knives, discussed the various types of knives, blades and their uses. You got an opportunity to do some research into the types of knives …

Precision or classic cuts are used to add colour and structure to menu items. These cuts display the chef’s skill and attention to detail. Precision cuts are used for a …

There are many cutting techniques, we will discuss the 7 most used here, and in our next discussion we will look at precision cuts in more detail. Chopping When you …

Large cutting equipment refers to equipment such as saws, meat slicers, electric peelers, mincing machines and other electrical or mechanical equipment that has sharp blades. Large equipment can cause injury …

Looking after your knives also means storing them carefully and safely, especially when at home if there are small children around. Storing your knives can be done in a few …

It is important to keep your knives and cutting equipment clean to prevent bacteria from growing on them and contaminating other foods. Knives can easily transfer bacteria on, if not …

Sharpening knives can be done using different tools, here we look at what you can select from. Sharpening wet stone A sharpening wet stone has two sides – 1 rough …

Knives can be dangerous. Accidents and injuries so easily occur either to yourself or to others, if you are not using a knife safely, especially in a kitchen where there …

So why is it so important to understand the parts of a knife? If you know the parts of a knife, how they affect the way you hold and cut …

Apart from knives, you will find other small and large cutting equipment in a professional kitchen. This provides an overview of some of the cutting equipment and their uses. Zester …

Knife blades are made from different types of materials, some are more inclined to stain and others not, some are harder and some more brittle. The most common materials that …

Choosing a knife is one of the most important activities that you need to do as a chef. After all, they say workman is only as good as his tools! …

Thank you for joining our course and I hope you found it informative. I am sure when you signed up for this course, you didn’t realise just how many different …

Macédoine Please add video Type of fruit or vegetable: Root vegetables – Carrots, Turnips, Swedes. Size: 8x8mm cube. Used for: Used raw or in cooked foods and fruit salads. Paysanne …