Kitchen Principles

Chapter 7

Objectives

• Define and give examples of major appliances, small appliances, and utensils

• Explain what a work center is an identify the three basic kitchen work centers

Your New Apartment

• What items would you need for your new kitchen?

Introduction to the Kitchen

• Three Basic kinds of equipment– Major appliances– Small appliances– Utensils

Major Appliances

• Large device that gets its energy form electricity or gas

• Examples:– Range (Stove/Oven)– Refrigerator-freezer– Microwave– Dishwasher

Small Appliances

• Small electrical household device used tp perform simple tasks

• Examples:– Mixer– Food Processor– Blender– Toaster

Utensils

• Kitchen tools

• Examples– Measuring cups– Knives– Peelers– Pots– Pans– Cookware

Activity

• In groups find an example of each of the three basic kinds of kitchen equipment– Major Appliance– Small Appliance– Utensil

Kitchen Work Centers

• What is a Work Center?

• Area designed for specific kitchen tasks

• Well-designed work centers include:– All the equipment you need– Sufficient storage space– Safe, convenient work space

Three Basic Work Centers

• Cold Storage Center– Refrigerator-Freezer is the focus of this center

Three Basic Work Centers

• Sink Center– Main source of water

• Uses?– Washing fresh fruits and vegetables– Draining foods– Washing Dishes

Three Basic Work Centers

• Cooking Center– Range and related items

• What are some of these related items?– Cooking tools– Pots and Pans– Pot Holders– Small cooking appliances

Work Center Activity

• In small groups, draw a rough floor plan of the school foods lab kitchen.

• Show the location of: – the sink– major appliances– Cabinets– counters

• Circle and Label each work center• Identify the location of at least:

– two small appliances– three kinds of utensils

Section One Quiz

• What is a major appliance?

• What is a small appliance?

• What is a utensil?

• What is a kitchen work center?

• Name three major work centers of the kitchen.