Sample interview questions: Can you explain your knowledge of different cooking techniques and how you apply them in your work?
Sample answer:
1. Grilling
- Definition: Cooking food over direct heat (open flame or heated grill bars)
- Application: Searing, grilling meats, vegetables, and fruit for texture and flavor development
2. Pan-Frying
- Definition: Cooking food in a shallow pan with a small amount of fat
- Application: Searing proteins, shallow-frying vegetables, and creating crispy exteriors
3. Sautéeing
- Definition: Cooking food in a shallow pan with a larger amount of fat over moderate heat
- Application: Caramelizing vegetables, browning proteins, and creating sauces
4. Deep-Frying
- Definition: Submerging food completely in hot fat
- Application: Frying foods to achieve a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, such as French fries, doughnuts, and fried chicken
5. Steaming
- Definition: Cooking food by exposing it to hot, moist air
- Application: Preserving vitamins and minerals in vegetables, cooking delicate fish and … Read full answer