Basic Kitchen Training Program

It is indeed a poor workman who blames his tools…

Introduction

Knife skills include basic and advanced cuts that are used every day to prepare vegetables and other ingredients. A thorough mastery of knife skills includes the ability to prepare ingredients properly for cutting, to use a variety of cutting tools, and to make cuts that are uniform and precise. Another important factor is the ability to select the right tool for the job, and to keep that tool in proper working condition. A steel should be on hand, whenever you are cutting any food, to periodically hone the knife’s blade as you work.