Title: Identify hand tools and utensils used in food preparation.
Course: Culinary Arts I (16052-I) > Section: Applying Food-Preparation Techniques

Identification should include

- listing appropriate uses of each tool and utensil
- describing types of knives and their uses
- identifying the parts of a knife, including materials used to make each part
- describing ways to use each tool and utensil in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to know the different parts of a knife and their uses and materials?
- Why are the care and maintenance of hand tools important?
- How do proper techniques for using hand tools and utensils affect production efficiency?
- What are the basic safety tips for handling small hand tools and utensils?
- How does the selection of hand tools and utensils contribute to cost effectiveness in food production?

Leadership

- Why should all employees be aware of the dangers of operating tools and equipment?
- Why is respect for tools and utensils an important part of kitchen culture?

Management

- How does selection of hand tools and utensils affect product quality, utilization, and cooking properties?
- What is the role of management in training employees to use hand tools and utensils safely?