Kitchen Essentials and Core Competencies

Vocabulary flashcards covering core kitchen tools, cookware, appliances, and the 13 core competencies and meal components.

Kitchen essentials

The basic tools, cookware, utensils, and appliances needed to prepare, cook, and serve meals efficiently.

Non-stick skillet

Cookware ideal for sautéing, frying, and quick meals with minimal oil and easy cleanup.

Sauté pan

Cookware deeper than a skillet, perfect for searing meat or making sauces.

Saucepan

Cookware useful for boiling, simmering, and small cooking tasks like sauces or eggs.

Large pot or stockpot

Cookware necessary for soups, stews, and pasta.

Cast-iron skillet

Cookware that provides even heat distribution and is versatile for frying, baking, and searing.

Chef’s knife

A versatile, all-purpose knife for chopping, slicing, and mincing.

Paring knife

Small knife for peeling, trimming, and precise cutting.

Cutting board

A tool that provides a safe surface for cutting, available in wood, plastic, or bamboo.

Blender

A small appliance used for smoothies, sauces, and soups.

Colander or strainer

A tool used for draining pasta and washing vegetables.

Clean and Maintain Kitchen Premises

Demonstrating sanitation, kitchen safety, and standard operating hygiene before, during, and after cooking.

Stocks, Sauces, and Soups

Creating base stocks (brown/white), mother sauces (e.g., Velouté, Hollandaise), and soups (e.g., Creamy Potato Soup, Consommé).

Appetizers

Small introductory bites like Canapés, Bruschetta, or Finger Foods.

Salads and Dressings

Preparing fresh greens and emulsions, such as a Waldorf Salad or Caesar Salad.

Sandwiches

Multi-layered bread creations like a Clubhouse Sandwich or Egg Sandwich.

Egg Dishes

Correct execution of egg styles like rolled Omelets, poached, or scrambled eggs.

Vegetable Dishes

Cooking techniques like sautéing or steaming, such as Buttered Mixed Vegetables.

Starch Dishes

Complex carbohydrates like Mashed Potatoes, Pasta (e.g., Carbonara), or Rice (e.g., Yang Chow Fried Rice).

Poultry and Game Dishes

Chicken-based main courses, commonly Chicken Ala King or Chicken Fillet with Sauce.

Seafood Dishes

Fish or shellfish preparation, like Tilapia or Cream Dory Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce.

Meat Dishes

Beef or pork main courses, such as Grilled Porkchop with Mushroom Sauce or Beef Salpicao.

Desserts

Sweet final courses divided into hot and cold categories, such as Mango Float, Crepes, or Pies.

Package Prepared Foods

Storing and packing items in appropriate containers with proper portioning and sealing.