Kitchen Basics and Safety · Beginner
Basic Tools Used in the Kitchen
Get to know the essential tools in your kitchen, from knives to measuring spoons, and learn how to use each one for the right task.
What Will You Learn in This Lesson?
- Choose the right task for a chef’s knife, paring knife, and bread knife
- Recognize signs of wear on a cutting board
- Choose pots and pans according to the cooking method
- Measure dry and liquid ingredients with the right tools
- Use oven equipment (baking sheets, pans, and racks) for the right tasks
Equipment You’ll Need
Required
- One chef’s knife
- One paring knife
- At least one cutting board
- One pot and one pan
- One measuring cup or measuring spoon
Optional
- Digital kitchen scale
- Bread knife
Alternative
- If you do not have a scale: use a spoon and cup, filled level
Safety
- Never leave knives hidden in dishwater.
- Do not leave a nonstick pan empty over high heat; its coating can be damaged and it may produce smoke.
Course Content
7 sections
37 lessons
9 sa 41 dk total
Boiling: More Than Just Water
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Pan-Cooking Techniques
Written lesson
Free 16 min
Oven Cooking Techniques
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Basic Cooking Methods
Written lesson
Free 10 min
Controlling Heat and Cooking Time
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Stovetop Cooking Techniques
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Kitchen Layout and Work Area
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Basic Tools Used in the Kitchen
Written lesson
Free You are here 12 min
Food Safety and Hygiene Rules
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Measurement Units and How to Use Them
Written lesson
Free 15 min
A Guide to Reading and Understanding Recipes
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Essential Knife Types and How to Use Them
Video lesson
Free 20 min
Vegetable and Fruit Prep Techniques
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Safe Knife Skills
Written lesson
Free 18 min
Chopping Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Slicing Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Cube and Strip Cutting Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min