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HRIM489: Kitchen Packet
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Entremetier
responsible for preparing vegetable accompaniments and expediting the food orders. Communicates to the kitchen staff verbally in three stages: Order/Fire/Pick-Up. Key communication link between the dining room and the kitchen
Saute
responsible for preparing sautéed items from menu
Saucier
responsible for preparing the sauces for menu items
Tournant
known as roundsman/works where needed
Food borne illness
disease that is carried or transmitted to people by food
Outbreak of food borne illness
incident in which two or more people experience the same illness after eating the same food. Outbreaks generally cost restaurant owners between $70,000 and $200,000 per outbreak
Contamination
presence of harmful organisms or substances when consumed cause illness, injury, or death
3 types of contamination
Biological, Chemical, and Physical
Biological
pathogenic microorganisms in the form of Viruses, Bacteria, Parasites, and Fungi
Viruses
leading cause of food borne illness, specifically Norovirus. They are tiny organisms that invade the living cells of a host and multiply by taking over the host's genetic material. A ... does not need the host to survive only to multiply. They can survive by just laying on food or food contact surfaces.
Norovirus/Hepatitis A
(food handlers with feces on hands) Wash hands.
Bacteria
most can be controlled by keeping foods out of danger zone. Pathogenic ... are the type which can cause food borne illness. There are also good ..., the kind that aid in digestion such as the type found in yogurt and cheese
Pathogenic bacteria: Bacillus cereus
found in soil
Pathogenic bacteria: Listeria
found in soil, water, and plants
Pathogenic bacteria: E-coli
found on the outer skin and intestines of cattle
Pathogenic bacteria: Clostridium perfringens
found in soil
Pathogenic bacteria: Botulism
anaerobic, improperly canned foods, garlic & oil mixtures
Pathogenic bacteria: Salmonella
Poultry
Pathogenic bacteria: Shigella
contaminated water from feces, flies
Pathogenic bacteria: Staphlococcus aureus
(human hair, nose, throat and infected cuts) Wash hands
Pathogenic bacteria: Vibro
shellfish harvested from contaminated waters
Parasites
tiny organisms that depend on nutrients from a living host to survive. Illness from ... are not as common as those caused by Viruses and Bacteria
Fungi
pathogens that spoil foods and only sometimes make people sick. You can generally tell when foods have mold on them. Foods that are yeast spoiled have an alcohol smell and taste
Fungi: Molds/Yeast
grow in acidic foods with little moisture
Biological Toxins
seafood, mushroom, and plant toxins can all cause food borne illness. The only way to prevent this type of food borne illness is to buy product from a reputable supplier
Chemical
Naturally Occurring; Fish Toxins (ciguatera and scombroid poisoning and plant toxins). Added ...; pesticides, additives, preservatives, toxic metals, and food service chemicals
Physical
Glass, toothpicks, non-edible garnishes, metal shavings, nails, staples, etc.
Time and Temp. Abuse
occurs anytime potential hazardous food is exposed to the temperature danger zone (41 t0 135 degrees) for more than 4 hours. Exposure time accumulates during each stage of handling, from the receiving dock through preparation, to the time it is cooked. It continues as the food is held for service, cooled, and reheated
Potentially Hazardous Food
Foods that are generally high in moisture content, protein, and of neutral ph. Include; meat, fish, poultry, dairy, cooked rice, beans, potatoes, sprouts, tofu, garlic and oil mixtures, and sliced melons
Internal Cooking Temp for PHF's: Fish
145 degrees
Internal Cooking Temp for PHF's: Pork
145 degrees
Internal Cooking Temp for PHF's: Eggs
145 degrees
Internal Cooking Temp for PHF's: Ground Beef
155 degrees
Internal Cooking Temp for PHF's: Poultry
165 degrees
Internal Cooking Temp for PHF's: Reheated Foods
165 degrees
Person in Charge
individual in the establishment who is certified by the state in food safety policies and procedures for that state
Cheese
natural digestion of milk
6 steps to cheese making
1. Starter is added to milk. Starter is added to begin the process of converting the milk sugar into lactic acid. 2. Rennet is added to the milk when the optimum PH level is reached. 3. Curds will set and then they are cut. This releases the whey. 4. They whey is drained (the amount depends on the type of cheese you are making, hard cheeses are dryer to begin with). 5. The curds are placed into molds and pressed. 6. Fresh cheese is sent to market and aged cheese is put in cellar at a specific temp and humidity.
rennet
digestive enzymes in a cows stomach (curdle powder). Most cheese makers use calf ... It is liquid ... made by soaking diced calves stomach in water
Restaurant
to restore/derived from the French word restaurer. began opening in Paris. First ... ro open was Monsieur Boulanger 1765
Careme and Grand Cuisine
early 19th century; lg restaurants been to open serving meals reminiscent of aristocrats. Antonin .../master of this cuisine. Dozens of courses elaborately and intricately prepared and heavily sauced.
Escoffier and Classic Cuisine
late 19th century. One of the finest restaurants of the time was at the Savoy Hotel under direction of Cesar Ritz and Auguste ... Refined the Grand Cuisine of Careme and created this type of cuisine. Simplified some of the elaborate preparations and reduced Caremes classification of sauces from hundreds into 5 families of sauces. Developed the Brigade system in the restaurant
Brigade System
way of staffing a kitchen so that each worker is assigned a set of specific tasks to produce menu items. Tasks are related by cooking method, equipment, and type of food being produced
Fernand Point and Nouvelle Cuisine
simplified Classic Cuisine. Did not use sauces to distract from main ingredient in a dish. Each dish should have a dominant ingredient with simple garnishes.
Michelle Guerard
student of Point and pioneer of Nouvelle Cuisine. Philosophy was based on the rejection of overly rich complicated preparations. Emphasized healthy eating. Nouvelle cuisine did not last long as chefs with less talent simply abandoned all traditional techniques in more of an experimental cuisine
Alice Waters and New American Cuisine
Chez Panisse (community kitchen)/Berkley California. Rejection of processed and packaged foods. Was looking to recreate French counter cooking in the bistro style. Created a bond between chef and farmer. Fresh local ingredients, simply prepared was and still is her mantra. Tower's influence on the menus at Chez Panisse blossomed into what we know today as ..., the freshest ingredients simply prepared using classical techniques
Fusion Cuisine
Immigration act of 1965/Influx of Asians into America. Brought their culinary heritage with them. American chefs began using some of the Asian ingredients blending with local ingredients. In mid 80's New American cuisine + Asian Influence = ... (East meets West). Has now defined itself as the blending of one cuisine with ingredients and flavors from another. Other common names are Multicultural Cuisine and Cross-Cultural cooking
Celebrity Chef
mid to late 90's. Food Television Network. Years ago a chef was known for the establishment he worked at; chef of the Four Seasons, The Ritz Carlton, Commanders Palace etc. Today it is the chef who is famous. The beginning of the 21st century is the time of ... restaurant expansionism. Many of these chefs have multiple restaurants in cities around the country and the world. Their day is filled with publicity agent meetings, cookbook signings, cooking demonstrations and television appearances. Most spend very little time in kitchens of their restaurants
Molecular Gastronomy
application of science and physics to culinary practice. Main goal is to provide unexpected contrasts of flavor, temp., and texture to guests, using science based equipment and food ingredients that are more on the lines of the elements in food to help attain this goal i.e., calcium chloride, sodium alginate, soy lecithin, liquid nitrogen, etc.
Dry Heat Cooking
usually used on better grades of meat since they have less connective tissue than lower grades of meat
Moist Heat Cooking
breaks down connective tissues of meat. Also used when no color is desired on the finished food product
Combination Cooking
used to break down the connective tissues in meats and add color to the finished product
Dry Heat Cooking: Roasting
cooking uncovered in the oven with little or no added liquid
Dry Heat Cooking: Baking
same definition applies to ... which applies to roasting but we are usually referring to smaller cuts of meat, fish, poultry, egg dishes, breads, pastries
Dry Heat Cooking: Grilling and Broiling
cooking of food, usually upon grill bars, by radiant heat. Heat source for ... is located below the grill bars and for broiling it is above the grill bars
Dry Heat Cooking: Sauteing
French verb meaning "to jump". Items are placed in hot pan with little oil and browned on both sides. Food product and fat are removed from the pan and a liquid is added, the liquid is usually wine or spirit. Process of adding liquid to pan is called deglazing. Deglazing process picks up the little particles of food which are stuck to bottom of pan, these particles are called Fond. Liquid is then reduced (boiled until nearly evaporate) which concentrates its flavor. Then a stock is added to the reduction and simmered to create a flavorful sauce. Food product can be added back to sauce to reheat but should never be boiled
Dry Heat Cooking: Deep Frying
to completely submerge food in hot fat
Moist Heat Cooking: Poaching
cooking of foods in a liquid that is just below the boiling point, generally at temps between 160 and 180 degrees
Moist Heat Cooking: Simmering
cooking of foods in a liquid at temps between 185 and 205 degrees
Moist Heat Cooking: Boiling
cooking of foods in a liquid at 212 degrees. Pasta and Potatoes are among the only types of food which are truly boiled.
Moist Heat Cooking: Steaming
cooking of food by ... usually under pressure. ... carries a great deal of energy, many times the amount in boiling water, and is an extremely efficient heat transfer medium
Combination Cooking: Braising
cooking of foods using both dry and moist heat cooking. Food are usually larger cuts of meat that are browned in a small amount of fat in a ... pan (dry heat) with or without veg and then liquid added (moist heat), usually a combination of wine and stock, to cover the meat by at least half. The pan is then covered and finished in the oven at a low temp until cooking is complete. Excellent cooking method for large pieces of meat that contain ample quantities of connective tissue
Combination Cooking: Stewing
same definition applies to ... which applies to braising but referring to smaller cuts of meat
stock
liquid obtained by simmering bones and veg in water
categories of stock
1. Brown or Beef Stock (Fond Brun). 2. Chicken Stock (Fond de Volaille). 3. Fish Stock (Fond de Poisson). 4. Neutral or White Stock (Fond Blanc). 5. Veg Stock
Method of Preparation Brown Stock
1. Bones are first cut into pieces then roasted in an oven to obtain a brown color and a rich flavor. 2. A mirepoix of veg is cut and sautéed in a kettle or large stock pot with a little oil until they are well caramelized. 3. Red wine is added to the stock pot of veg after caramelization. Known as deglazing, the wine added to the pot loosens up all the little particles of browned veg that are stuck to bottom of pan which are then incorporated into the stock. (These little particles are known as fond). 4. Then the bones are carefully added to the stock pot and the roasting pan the bones were on also is deglazed with red wine or water and added to the stock. 5. Water is now added to the stock pot to cover bones. 6. Tomato product, herbs, and mushroom peelings are added to the stock as available. 7. Stock is simmered for at least 8 hrs. 8. Stock is then strained and cooled in a water bath
Method of Preparation : Chicken or White Stock
1. Preparation differs from brown stock in that the bones and veg are not browned and deglazing does not take place. 2. Tomato product is not added. Cooking time is same for white stock but reduced by half for chicken stock
Method of Preparation: Fish Stock
1. Method differs slightly from that of beef, chicken, or neutral stock. Bones and veg are first Sweated or Smothered in white wine and bouquet garni for approx. 10 min. Then water is added to cover the bones and the stock is simmered for only 45 min.
Mirepoix of Vegetables
consists of 50% onion, 25% carrot and 25% celery
Bouquet Garni
fresh herbs and veg tied together with a string used to flavor stocks and stews. String makes it easy to remove the flavoring agents after cooking.
Bouillon
French word for broth
Broth
same as stock
Court Bouillon
combination of water, lemon juice, white wine, parsley stems, and pepper corns that are brought to a boil and then reduced to just under a simmer commonly used to poach fish
Deglaze
process of releasing food particles, which are stuck to bottom of a roasting or sauté pan, by addition of water, wine or another liquid. These particles are then incorporated into the sauce or stock
Fond
bottom, base or stock. Particles left on bottom of a pan which foods have been cooked
Glace or Glaze
syrupy liquid obtained by the reduction of a stock. Typically 5 gallon of stock reduced to about 2 quarts will yield a good ...
3 types of glace
1. Meat Glace (glace de Viande). 2. Chicken Glace (Glace de Volaille). 3. Fish Glace (Glace de poisson)
Common Thickening Agent: Roux
equal parts of melted fat (usually butter) and flour mixed to consistency of moist sand and cooked no less than 10 min. Brown ... is a ... than is made with brown flour (flour that is baked on a sheet pan in oven until browned evenly) and brown butter or beurre noisette (butter that is melted and then allowed to gently cook until a nutty aroma is achieved). ... is then slowly cooked to a deep brown color
cornstarch
white heart of the corn kernel that is ground to a silken powder. The starch must be mixed with a cold liquid before it is added to the product to be thickened. Ratio is approx. one part start to two parts liquid
arrowroot
starch obtained from the roots of various plants in tropical regions, mainly West Indies. Used in same manner as cornstarch
White Wash
mixture of flour and water used in same manner as cornstarch. Tends to cause lumps in finished product so staining is usually necessary after thickening
AgarAgar
used in same manner as cornstarch. Found in certain types of seaweed from Japan
Liaison
three parts cream to one part egg yolk. Mixture is tempered not the product for thickening. Must be careful not to boil product after adding it to prevent curdling
Beurre Manie
combination fo 4 parts whole softened butter to 3 parts flour. Mixture is rolled into little balls and added to a sauce just prior to service
Sauce
fluid dressing used to enhance meat, fish, poultry and desserts
5 Mother Sauces
1. Espagnole 2. Veloute. 3. Bechamel 4. Tomato. 5. Hollandaise
Mother Sauce: Espagnole
(brown sauce) brown stock thickened with a brown roux and simmered for an hour
Mother Sauce: Veloute
chicken, fish or neutral (White) stock thickened with a blond roux and simmered an hour
Mother Sauce: Bechamel
milk thickened with a blond roux and flavored with an Onion Pique and simmered for an hour
Mother Sauce: Tomato
cooked ... produced with water and seasonings and simmered for an hour
Mother Sauce: Hollandaise
emulsion of clarified butter and egg yolk seasoned with lemon juice
Mother Sauce:
1. Demi Glace. 2. Mayonnaise
Mother Sauce: Demi Glace
half brown sauce and half brown stock reduced by half
Mother Sauce: Mayonnaise
cold emulsion of egg yolk and oil
cattle
collective name for all domesticated oxen
Cattle Classifications: Steer
male cattle castrated prior to maturity and raised for beef production
Cattle Classifications: Calves
young male cattle or female cattle
Cattle Classifications: Bulls
male cattle not raised for beef production
Cattle Classifications: Heifer
young female cattle before their first calving
Cattle Classifications: Cow
female cattle after their first calving, principally raised for milk and calve production
Cattle Classifications: Stag
male cattle castrated after maturity, principally used for dog food
Hindquarter: Short Loin
located directly behind the rib. Contains several fabricated cuts which are among the most tender and most expensive cuts available. Produces T-Bone, Porterhouse, Filet Mignon, and N.Y. Strip steaks
Oils
type of fat that remains liquid at room temp
triglycerides
fats and oils. Made up of one molecule of glycerol with three fatty acids attached
Fatty acids
can be saturated or unsaturated. Chain of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached
Saturated fats
contain a single bond between its carbon chain and two attached hydrogens at each carbon. Have been linked to heart disease by raising LDL cholesterol (bad) in the blood
Unsaturated fats
fatty acids with points along the carbon chain where there are missing hydrogens. These are called points of unsaturation, where the carbons in the chain form double bonds with one another
Hydrogenated fats
mono and polyunsaturated fats which have undergone a chemical process by which hydrogens are added to reduce the number of double bonds making the fats more saturated and stable
Trans Fats
by product of the process of partially hydrogenating fat
refining oils
manufacturers ... to raise the smoking point and give the product an extended shelf life preventing it from becoming rancid
rancid oil
all oil will turn ... by natural oxidation and decomposition. Unrefined oils turn ... much faster than refined oils. Any oil which is brought to its smoke point becomes ... You can tell oil has become ... by the off odor, bitter taste and increased viscosity
extra virgin olive oil
graded by the acid content in the olives not the first pressing. Less than 1% acid is considered to be ... The color and tastes differences of ... have to do with the type of olive tree and the growing climate
canola oil
its name until 1974 was Rapeseed oil, from the rape plant which is a member of the mustard family. Makes up 1/3 of the worlds total cooking oil market
rapeseed oil
naturally contains a very high percentage of Euric Acid and was used in WWI as the source for mustard gas (blistered the skin and lungs)
chocolate
fruit of the cocoa tree. Neutral soil, tropical climate, 50% shade. Indigenous to the Americas, the Amazon. Most coco beans today are harvested in Wester Africa. Relies on ancient methods in the field and modern technology in the processing plants
tempering
chocolate goes through a process of precise heating and cooling to evenly distribute the coco butter creating a shiny hardened appearance which melts at approximately 98.6 degrees
bloom
white powder layer that forms on chocolate when the coco butter separates
seize
sugar in the chocolate crystallizes and the chocolate becomes lumpy. Usually from having a few droplets of water get into chocolate that is being melted. There must be a minimum of 1 tbsp. of water per ounce of chocolate to keep this from happening
airline breast
boneless chicken breast with the first wing bone attached
a la cart
menu on which each food and beverage item is listed and priced separately
albumen
protein found in egg whites
al dente
foods cooked so they are firm to the bite, (literally "to the tooth")
beurre manie
four parts softened butter to three parts flour mixed and rolled into little balls, used to thicken sauces just before service
blanching
partially cooking a food product in boiling water or hot fat
bruniose
foods cut into cubes of 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 in
chiffonade
finely slice or shred leafy veg
chinoise
fine cone shaped mesh strainer
clarified
refers to simmering whole butter until the milk solids have evaporated from the fat
concasser
to roughly chop, usually referring to tomatoes
conduction
transfer of heat from one item to another through direct contact
convection
transfer of heat caused by the movement of molecules in air, water, or fat
confit
meat or poultry slowly cooked and preserved in it's own fat
coulis
sauce made form a puree of fruit or veg
deglaze
liquid added to a sauté pan to dissolve cooked food particles which are stuck to the bottom of the oan
finish
to add an ingredient to a soup or sauce after cooking is complete
fond
bottom, base or stock. The particles which are stuck to the bottom of a sauté pan after cooking food
ganache
rich blend of chocolate and heavy cream
garde manger
work area where cold food is produced
glace d' viande
dark syrupy meat glaze made by the reduction of veal stock
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
mandoline
hand held slicing device with an adjustable blade
medallion
small, round cut of meat or fish
mise en place
refers to preparation and assembly of all necessary ingredients and equipment needed to produce a dish (literally "everything in its place")
mont au beurre
finish a sauce with whole butter
nappe
consistency of a sauce which will coat the back of a spoon
onion pique
whole peeled onion, sliced in half with bay leaves attached with whole cloves
ramefin
small, ceramic, ovenproof dish
reduce
to cook a stock until it's quantity decreases by evaporation. Its flavors will concentrate and its consistency will thicken
roux
cooked mixture of equal parts butter and flour with consistency of moist sand. Used to thicken soups and sauces
sous chef
chef who is second in command and reports to executive chef (literally "under chef")
1 gallon
4 quarts
1 quart
2 pints
1 pint
2 cups
1 cup
16 tbsp.
1 tbsp.
3 tsp.
1 egg white
2 oz
1 lemon
1 to 1 1/4 oz of juice
1 orange
3 to 3 1/2 oz of juice
nappe
consistency of a sauce which will coat the back of a spoon
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