HOSP3313 - Basic Knife Skills

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

Your knife is the most important tool in the kitchen. Chef Grant will begin with a lecture on the terminology used to describe every type of knife used in the modern professional kitchen. Then you will move into the kitchen and watch chef demonstrate the classic techniques to cut fruits and vegetables, followed by a demonstration of practical cuts for the home cook. All students will then get to practice cutting fruits and vegetables under instructor guidance. We’ll wrap up the class with a Q&A session on knives, cutting boards and proper maintenance.

Learner Outcomes

Students will learn how to safely handle a chef's knife. Students will learn how to produce standard home and production food cuts.

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .

Please note: Please call ahead.