Sarena's LibGuide: Equipment

From Free Library Culinary Literacy Toolkit

Kitchen in a Box Equipment List:
(units per kitchen)
10 cutting mats
1 sharp chef’s knife
6 green lettuce knives
1 big heat safe spoon
1 food scissors
1 colander
3 sets of measuring cups
3 sets of measuring spoons
1 can opener
2 quesadilla cutters
1 tong
1 spatula
1 potato masher
2 liquid-measuring cup
1 whisk
1 electric skillet
1 citrus juicer
1 egg suitcase
1 blender
1 set of 6 metal bowls
3 sets of peelers
3 sets of paring knives
1 set of knife covers
1 grater
2 bench scrapers
2 half sheet baking pan/sheet
2 metal spoons
2 small rolling pins
20 butter knives
20 metal forks
20 spoons
1 pitcher
1 tablecloth
1 extension cord
1 canister of sanitizing wipes
1 bottle of cleaning spray
paper towels

• White Boards (4’ x 8’) 
• Eyewash Station 
• Fire Extinguisher
• 1 First Aid Kit
• Hood/Exhaust System 
• Commercial Ranges 
• Dishwasher 
• Convection Oven
• Commercial Mixer w/attachments
• Proofing Cabinet
• Ice Machine
• Freezer
• Commercial Coffee Maker
• Commercial Microwave Ovens
• Commercial Bakeware Sets 
• Hanging Utensil Racks
• Floor Mats
• Lobby Broom and Dustpan Sets
• Kitchen Tools and Supplies (pans, pots, mixing bowls, spatulas, rolling pins,
  whisks, peelers, linens, flatware, glassware, etc.)
• Food Items (meats, vegetables, oils, spices, flour, etc.)
• Cutlery (assorted knives and lockable storage)
• Consumables (foil, plastic wrap, storage containers, paper products, etc.)
• Computer Accessories (cases, covers, etc.) (optional)
• Food Service Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Cleaning Supplies
  (gloves, glasses/goggles, masks, aprons, antibacterial spray cleaners, wipes,
  etc.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Instructor Training
• Instructor ServSafe Certification

Kitchen Equipment for Your Classroom:

• Re-sealable bags (small and large)   
• Dry measuring cups
• Wet measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Glass jars
• Reusable cups, plates, and cutlery
• Napkins
• Kitchen towels
• Dishwashing liquid
• Sponge/scrub brush
• Colander/Strainer 
• Mixing bowls: (large, medium, small)
• Knives 
• Cutting Boards
• Water Pitcher
• Fruit Slicer
• Rubber Spatulas
• Blender
• Wooden skewers 
• Ladle
• Colander/Strainer
• Cheese grater
• Cookie sheet tray
• Tongs
• Parchment paper
• Baking pan
• Wooden Spoons, spatula/flipper
• Can Opener
• Cutting Boards
• Knives
• Bowls (Large, medium, small)
• Pots, pans, skillet
• Electric Griddle

https://www.foodandhealth.com/blog/what-cooking-equipment-do-you-use 

• Crockpot 
• Rice cooker
• New cutting boards
• Sharp knives-Containers, cups and bags to put premeasured ingredients
• Multiple cooking utensils, measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber scrapers
• Peelers
• Can openers
• Platters for display
• cups/plates/napkins/utensils
• toaster oven
• food processor
• mixer
• hand held immersion blender

Graters
Peelers
Apple corers
Food choppers
Bread knives

15 Must Have Kitchen Items: 

• Food Chopper- you can buy different variation of these but this one is my favorite and one the kids enjoy helping with.
• Blender or food processor- I use both of these for various kitchen tasks like blending together ingredients, chopping large amounts of ingredients, etc.
• Kitchen Knives Set- a good set of knives is important when you cook!
• Flexible Cutting Boards- these type of cutting boards are my favorite because they are easy to clean and easy to store.
• Rimmed Baking Sheet- I use these for baking as well as roasting vegetables and meat.
• Silpat baking sheet- Put these on top of your baking sheets and clean up will be much easier and your food will cook beautifully.
• Cooling Rack- Love these for cookies and baked goods of course, but also great for adding a glaze to cakes and fit into a baking sheet to catch the excess.
• Kitchen Scissors- these work for cutting up vegetables, dried herbs, cooked meats and when my kids were smaller I used them often for cutting spaghetti noodles.
• Kitchen Tongs- a very versatile utensils you'll be using a lot for tossing salads, turning meats and more.
• Glass Measuring Cups-You'll use this often for melt or cooking things in the microwave as well as measuring liquids.
• Cheese Grater- ironically I use this more often for grating onions and not cheese.
• Hand Mixer- Easy storage and great for quick jobs.
• Garlic Press- If you like garlic in what you are cooking, this is a must in your kitchen too!
• Silicone Rubber Spatulas- love these! Buy several in different sizes so you can use them for small and large jobs.
• 13x9 Baking Dish- A dish you'll use for baking as well as cooking dinner. These are available in glass as well I just prefer the nonstick type and love having a lid included to carry to potlucks or store in the fridge.

10 Everyday Stock Your Kitchen Items (These items are standard items for the kitchen when you bake and cook often.)

• Vegetable peeler
• Whisk
• Stirring spoons
• Strainer or Colander
• Mixing Bowls
• Pot and Pan Set
• Ladle
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• Metal Spatula
• Can Opener

Kitchen Appliances Wishlist

• Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer
• George Foreman Grill
• Ninja Foodi 5 in 1
• Air Fryer
• Crock Pot
• Heavy duty blender like Vita Mix 
• Immersion Blender