Knife – tool for cutting food

Chef’s knife – large knife for general cutting

Paring knife – small knife for peeling

Cutting board – board used for cutting ingredients

Spatula – tool for stirring or flipping

Tongs – tool for picking up food

Whisk – tool for mixing liquids

Peeler – tool for removing vegetable skin

Grater – tool for shredding cheese or vegetables

Ladle – deep spoon for serving soup

Scoop – tool for serving ice cream or rice

Rolling pin – tool for flattening dough

Can opener – tool for opening cans

Bottle opener – tool for removing bottle caps

Colander – bowl with holes for draining water

Stove – equipment for cooking with fire or heat

Oven – equipment for baking and roasting

Grill – equipment for grilling food

Fryer – machine for deep frying

Wok – deep pan for stir-frying

Pot – deep container for boiling

Pan – shallow container for frying

Saucepan – small pot for sauces

Steamer – equipment for steaming food

Blender – machine for blending liquids

Mixer – machine for mixing dough or batter

Bowl – deep dish for mixing

Tray – flat board for carrying items

Container – box for storing ingredients

Food pan – metal tray for cooked food

Fridge – cold storage

Freezer – very cold storage

Dry store – area for storing dry goods

Label – sticker for name and date

Wrap – plastic film for covering food

Protein – chicken, beef, fish

Vegetables – fresh produce

Herbs – leaves used for flavour

Spices – powders used for flavour

Seasoning – salt, pepper, spices

Stock – liquid base for soups

Dough – mixture for bread or pastry

Batter – wet mixture for frying

Marinade – sauce for soaking food

Garnish – decoration added to food

Chop – cut into pieces

Slice – cut into thin pieces

Dice – cut into small cubes

Marinate – soak in sauce

Boil – cook in hot water

Steam – cook with steam

Fry – cook in oil

Grill – cook over heat

Bake – cook in an oven

Roast – cook with dry heat

Simmer – cook gently below boiling

Stir-fry – cook quickly in hot oil

Garnish – decorate before serving

Gloves – worn to handle food safely

Apron – worn to protect clothing

Hairnet – worn to cover hair

Sanitizer – liquid for cleaning surfaces

Wiping cloth – cloth for cleaning

Wet floor sign – warning sign for safety

Fire extinguisher – tool for putting out small fires

First aid kit – box for medical needs

Burn – injury from heat

Cut – injury from knife

Prep area – space to prepare ingredients

Hot kitchen – area for cooked dishes

Cold kitchen – area for salads and desserts

Pass / hot pass – where food is placed for pickup

Plating area – space for arranging food

Dishwashing area – space for cleaning dishes

Walk-in chiller – large fridge room