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Knife SafetyTips to Keep You Safe the Kitchen
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Safety Tips• Always use the correct knife for the task.
• Never use a knife to perform inappropriate tasks, like opening a can.
• Always use a sharp knife. More accidents happen when using a dull knife because it may require more force.
How to sharpen your knives:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syvvxx3eGpI&feature=related
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The Three Essential Kitchen Knives• Chef’s knife• Paring knife• Serrated bread knife
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Chef’s Knife• Largest knife in the kitchen.• Usually 8 – 10” long.• Should feel comfortable and balanced in
your hand.• Should have a full tang: the blade
should go completely through the handle to promote long wear and stability.
• Use to cut, chop or mince food with a cutting board. For example,
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Paring Knife• Small blade – 2 ½ - 4” long• Mainly used for peeling fruits and
vegetables• Also used to create garnishes
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Serrated Bread Knife• Must be very sharp to slice bread easily.
• Blade must be at least 7” long, but preferably 9” to adequately slice bread – the longer the blade, the cleaner the slice.
• Also effective for cutting tomatoes.
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How to Hold the Knife• Hold the knife properly to have control of the
knife.Tips:
Demonstration of how to hold a knife.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EVWhtfRw2E
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Using the Knife to Chop• Use your non-dominant hand (guiding hand)
in a “claw” to stabilize the food to be cut.• The “claw” prevents fingers from being cut. • Demo on how to hold your other hands
safely:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLuU390MX9M&feature=related• As you chop, use the dominant hand to rock
the knife without lifting it.• The guiding hand (using “the claw”) will
move the food toward the knife as you chop.
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Incorrect Knife Usage
• Notice the way each hand is positioned.
• The knife is held improperly.
• The guiding hand is not in “the claw” position.
• The knife has left the board.
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Tips to cut:• Slowly and with care.• Away from the body.• Dry hands to prevent slippage• Avoid distractions • Pay attention • First chop fruits and vegetables in
half to create a flat surface. The food won’t roll under the knife.
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Cutting Board Tips• Use a clean plastic cutting board.
• Glass, ceramic and marble cutting surfaces dull knives.
• Placing a flattened damp towel under the board to prevent slipping.
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Carrying Knives• Hold by the handle, with the point of the
blade straight down at your side. The sharp edge is facing behind you.
• Don’t try to catch a falling knife. Step away and let it fall.
• When passing a knife to someone, lay the knife down on the work surface or pass it carefully holding the dull side of the blade with the handle facing toward the other person.
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Cutting Board Safety & Sanitation
• Always use a clean and sanitized cutting board.
• Sanitize the meat cutting board with bleach
solution.
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Cleaning Knives• Always hand wash, sanitize, and dry
knives before putting them away. • When washing knives, keep separate from
other dishes. • Carefully dry knives from the dull side.• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omZCt
6gES9w&feature=related
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Storing Knives
Always store knives separately using a• knife block• specially designed blocks for
kitchen drawers• magnetic strip
Careful storage will help to keep the blade sharp.
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Resources• http://busycooks.about.com/od/howtocook/a/kit
chenknife_2.htm• http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/restaura
nt-equipment-supply-marketing-articles/product-safety-public-health/knife-safety-in-the-commercial-kitchen-/c28189.aspx
• http://housewares.about.com/od/cutleryknives/f/breadknives.htm
• http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815875/safe-knife-skills-in-the-kitchen-1
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omZCt6gES9w&feature=related
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLuU390MX9M&feature=related
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syvvxx3eGpI&feature=related