Name of Student: __________________________ Grade and Section: ___________________

Name of Teacher: __________________________

Module Code: Pasay-G9-Q1-D1

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN TLE-HE 9 (Cookery)

First Quarter / Week 1 / Day 1

Objectives:
o Identify the different cutting tools and equipment
o Discuss the uses/functions of cutting tools and equipment
o Familiarize with the cutting tools and equipment

Lesson/Topic: Kitchen Tools and Equipment to be Cleaned, Sanitized, and Stored

KNOW IT What are the different Cutting tools and Equipment?

What are the uses of different Cutting tools and Equipment?

CUTTING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

CUTLERY

Cutlery is essential to the operation of every commercial kitchen, so it is important to know how
to hold a knife and use it correctly. Proper knife training can help minimize the risk of personal injury
and keep your kitchen running smoothly.
If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you know how important it is to have a reliable knife set;
these culinary cutting tools are next level sharp and perfect for any type of kitchen task you want to
tackle. Slicing and dicing is an important part of meal preparation and should not be taken lightly. Make
sure your kitchen is properly equipped with the tools that make cooking such a joyful experience.
Kinds of knives according to use:
French knife – or commonly Fruit and salad knife – is used to
called as chief’s knife is used to prepare vegetables, and fruits.
chop, dice, or mince food. Made from a hard nylon plastic,
Heavy knives have a saber or this type of utensil is designed to
flat grind. be used for cutting fresh
vegetables such as salad
greens.
Kitchen knives often referred to Citrus knife –has a two-sided
as cook's or chef's tools, used blade and serrated edge. It is
for all types of kitchen tasks used to section citrus.
such as peeling an onion, slicing
carrots, carving a roast or
turkey, etc.
Paring knife – is used to core, Vegetable peeler is used to
peel, and section fruits and scrape vegetables, such as
vegetables. Blades are short, carrots and potatoes, and to peel
concave with hollow ground. fruits. The best ones are made of
stainless steel with sharp double
blade that swivels.

References:
1. Books: Cookery 9 K-12 Learning Module
2. Online References:
https://www.leaf.tv/articles/kitchen-cutting-tools/
safety-tips.html
Name of Student: __________________________ Grade and Section: ___________________
Name of Teacher: __________________________
Module Code: Pasay-G9-Q1-D1

Kinds of knives according to use:

Kitchen shears are specially designed, sturdy scissors for the kitchen.
They are not shaped like regular scissors; they are shaped like
shears. Some are specially made for poultry and fish, with one of their
blades being a serrated one to help cut through flesh such as chicken
joints or fish fillets.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

 Use sharp knife

 Choose the Right Knife for the Task
 Keep Your Knives Clean
 Store Your Knives Correctly
 Know the Proper Cutting Techniques
 Pay Attention to What You’re Cutting

Exercise 1

Matching type. Directions: Match the pictures in column A with their meaning in column B. Write the
letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.

Column A Column B

_____ 1. a. is used to core, peel, and section fruits

and vegetables. Blades are short,
concave
with hollow ground.

_____ 2. b. used to scrape vegetables, such as carrots

and potatoes, and to peel fruits.

_____ 3. c. are specially-designed, sturdy scissors for

the kitchen.

_____ 4. d. has a two-sided blade and serrated edge. It

is used to section citrus.

_____ 5. e. is used to for cutting fresh vegetables such

as salad greens

Exercise 2

Directions: In your own understanding, discuss briefly the uses of the following cutting tools in the
kitchen.

Cutting tools Uses

1. Vegetable peeler
2. Kitchen shear
 3. Kitchen knives

Name of Student: __________________________ Grade and Section: ___________________

Name of Teacher: __________________________
Module Code: Pasay-G9-Q1-D1
Exercise 3

Directions: Below are jumbles letters. Write the correct spelling opposite the scrambled letters.

1. USCTIR ENFIK - ______________________

2. ELBATEEGV LPEERE - ______________________
3. PAIGRN NIKEF - ______________________
4. FRCNEH IFENK - ______________________
5. KITENCH EAHSRS - ______________________

Evaluation:

Multiple Choice. Directions: Read the statement carefully and choose the answer that best describe
the statement. Write the letter on the space provided.

_____ 1. Which of the following knife is used for trimming and paring fruits and vegetables?
a. Paring knife b. Chef’s knife c. Kitchen shears d. Peeler
_____ 2. Which of the following is used to chop, dice, or mince food? It has a saber or flat grind.
a. Citrus knife b. Peeler c. Paring knife d. French Knife
_____ 3. Chef Tim is about to prepare a vegetable salad, which knife will he use to prepare
vegetables?
a. Peeler b. Citrus knife c. Fruit and salad knife d. Kitchen shears
_____ 4. This knife is used to core, peel, and section fruits and vegetables. Blades are short, concave
with hollow ground.
a. Citrus knife b. Peeler c. Paring knife d. French Knife
_____ 5. It has a two-sided blade and serrated edge; used to section citrus.
a. Peeler b. Citrus knife c. Paring knife d. Fruit and salad
_____ 6. These are specially designed, sturdy scissors for the kitchen.
a. Paring knife b. Chef’s knife c. Kitchen shears d. Peeler
_____ 7. This knife is referred to as cook's or chef's tools, used for all types of kitchen tasks such as
peeling an onion, slicing carrots, carving a roast or turkey, etc.
a. Peeler b. Citrus knife c. Fruit and salad knife d. Kitchen knives
_____ 8. The following are the guidelines in using cutting tools except:
a. Use dull knife
b. Keep Your Knives Clean
c. Store Your Knives Correctly
d. Pay Attention to What You’re Cutting
_____ 9. Tessie is preparing menudo for lunch, in order to peel carrots and potatoes which tool must
she use.
a. Kitchen shears b. Paring knife c. Citrus knife d. Vegetable Peeler

_____ 10. It is made from a hard nylon plastic; this type of utensil is designed to be used for cutting
fresh vegetables such as salad greens.
a. Peeler b. Citrus knife c. Fruit and salad knife d. Kitchen shears

Writers:

Mrs. Juanita A. Flores

Ms. Jenitha T. Origenes
Mr. King Alfred D. Sy

Pasay City West High School

 ANSWER KEY

Exercise 1
1. E
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. D

Exercise 2

Cutting tools Uses

1. Vegetable peeler
2. Kitchen shear
3. Kitchen knives
Vegetable peeler is used to scrape vegetables,
such as carrots and potatoes, and to peel fruits.
The best ones are made of stainless steel with
sharp double blade that swivels.
Kitchen shears are specially-designed, sturdy
scissors for the kitchen. They are not shaped like
regular scissors; they are shaped like shears.
Some are specially made for poultry and fish,
with one of their blades being a serrated one to
help cut through flesh such as chicken joints or
fish fillets. 
Kitchen knives often referred to as cook's or
chef's tools, used for all types of kitchen tasks
such as peeling an onion, slicing carrots, carving
a roast or turkey, etc.

EXERCISE 3
1. CITRUS KNIFE
2. VEGETABLE PEELER
3. PARING KNIFE
4. FRENCH KNIFE
5. KITCHEN SHEARS

MULTIPLE CHOICE.
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. C