{"id":23845,"date":"2024-03-07T07:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/?p=23845"},"modified":"2024-08-19T08:44:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T13:44:05","slug":"8-knife-cuts-every-professional-cook-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-arts\/8-knife-cuts-every-professional-cook-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Knife Skills: 10 Knife Cuts Every Professional Cook Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Listen to This Article:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"elevenlabs-audionative-widget\" data-height=\"90\" data-width=\"100%\" data-frameborder=\"no\" data-scrolling=\"no\" data-publicuserid=\"d443feec80bf8c8f2e009e26dafa4118e6eb9f14056a5516af577c77d4404c4e\" data-playerurl=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/index.html\" data-small=\"True\" data-textcolor=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 1.0)\" data-backgroundcolor=\"rgba(153, 119, 85, 1.0)\" data-projectid=\"5brLohbDvGH9h06UBCC8\">Loading the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/text-to-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elevenlabs Text to Speech<\/a> AudioNative Player&#8230;<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/audioNativeHelper.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While it makes for impressive television, knife skills go beyond speed and flair. If you want to work in a professional kitchen, it&#8217;s important for you to understand the difference between mincing and dicing, and the reasons you would choose one over the other, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-arts\/different-knives-and-the-best-uses-for-each\/\">which knife<\/a> to use.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why knife skill classes are a foundational part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/\">culinary school<\/a> curriculum. Let\u2019s break down the top ten knife cuts every professional cook and chef should know.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t&#8220;Your knife should feel like an extension of your arm, from your elbow through the tip of the knife should be one unit.\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Anthony-Frazier.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Anthony Frazier\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Anthony Frazier<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChef Instructor, Escoffier Online Culinary Arts\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2>1. Julienne<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22963\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22963\" class=\"wp-image-22963 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Potatoes-cut-four-different-ways-sitting-next-to-a-ruler-768.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden cutting board on a counter with potatoes that have been cut in four different ways, including julienne.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Potatoes-cut-four-different-ways-sitting-next-to-a-ruler-768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Potatoes-cut-four-different-ways-sitting-next-to-a-ruler-768-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The julienne cut is good for vegetables that need to be uniform in size and cook quickly.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The julienne cut is known as the matchstick cut because of an ingredient&#8217;s resemblance to the wooden part of a match after being cut. These are essentially thin planks that are cut evenly and meticulously. The size for the julienne cut as taught at Escoffier is 2 \u00bd inches long, 1\/8 inch wide, and 1\/8 inch high. A fine julienne is even smaller, at the same length but 1\/16 of an inch in the other dimensions.<\/p>\n<p>This precise cut is useful for ingredients that need to be uniform in size and that can cook quickly, like in a light saut\u00e9. Because the julienne cut calls for precision, it\u2019s recommended to use a quality utility knife equipped with an ultra-sharp blade, and execute this method on firmer produce such as root crops, apples, and carrots. That said, many chefs prefer to use their chef\u2019s knife for julienne cuts, as well.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Brunoise<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23851\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23851\" class=\"wp-image-23851 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Top-view-of-brunoise-zucchini-on-a-white-plate-768.jpeg\" alt=\"An overhead view of chopped zucchini on a white plate.\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Top-view-of-brunoise-zucchini-on-a-white-plate-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Top-view-of-brunoise-zucchini-on-a-white-plate-768-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The brunoise cut is the smallest dice and is good for aromatic dishes.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In French, brunoise (broon-WAHZ) translates to \u201ctiny cubes,\u201d and it begins with the classic julienne cut. Professional cooks start by delicately bundling the julienned strips together, then delicately dicing them into 1\/8-inch cubes. It\u2019s imperative to stay precise with these measurements, as a smaller cut could quickly transition into a mince.<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, a brunoise cut is used for intensely aromatic dishes like hearty soups, stews, and stocks. It also makes a wonderful garnish when par-boiled.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Batonnet<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23850\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23850\" class=\"wp-image-23850 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Russet-potato-slices-on-a-wooden-board-768.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of potatoes sliced in batonnet style.\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Russet-potato-slices-on-a-wooden-board-768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Russet-potato-slices-on-a-wooden-board-768-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The batonnet cut is most often used for vegetable sticks and stir fries.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The batonnet (bah-toh-NAY) starts as a rectangular cut that&#8217;s also used for the julienne. It\u2019s commonly used for foods like French fries. This cut generates a much thicker, squared-rectangular shape. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-arts\/the-essential-glossary-of-cooking-terms-for-the-culinary-arts\/\">exact batonnet measurements<\/a> are \u00bc-inch by \u00bc-inch by 2 \u00bd inches.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to French fries, the batonnet is an optimal cut for lavish veggie platters and stir-fries. It is also one of the most popular cuts when it comes to presentation, as it\u2019s slightly more durable and easier to handle than the classic julienne cut.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Dice<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22063\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22063\" class=\"wp-image-22063 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chef-dicing-yellow-onion-768.jpeg\" alt=\"Closeup view of a pair of hands dicing an onion.\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chef-dicing-yellow-onion-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chef-dicing-yellow-onion-768-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22063\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dice is the most widely used knife cut.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For a professional chef, mastering the perfect dice is critical because it\u2019s one of the most widely used knife techniques. \u201cSmall dice\u201d is usually food cut into \u00bc-inch square pieces. \u201cMedium dice\u201d is around \u00bd inch, and \u201clarge dice\u201d land in the 3\/4- to 1-inch range.<\/p>\n<p>To accomplish the most desirable dice, it\u2019s easiest to start with a batonnet (plank) cut first, lining your ingredients up crosswise, and carefully cutting into cubes that match the preferred small, medium, or large measurements. A small dice can be good for a salsa or sauce, medium for soups and casseroles, and large for roasted dishes.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cThe skills I received at Escoffier have helped a lot in my current role. Because now I know all the basic knife cuts and how to make all types of sauces. When I first started, I was a little bit slow but then I started to become faster as a line cook. I always try to push myself further than what I used to be.\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Damian-Palacios-1-scaled-e1612380843405.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Damian Palacios\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Damian Palacios<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Online Culinary Arts Graduate\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2>5. Bias Cut<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29914\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29914\" class=\"wp-image-29914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-black-bowl-of-bias-cut-veggies-sits-on-a-countertop-including-tomatoes-cucumber-and-onions.-768.jpeg\" alt=\"A black bowl of bias cut veggies sits on a countertop, including tomatoes, cucumber, and onions.\" width=\"768\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-black-bowl-of-bias-cut-veggies-sits-on-a-countertop-including-tomatoes-cucumber-and-onions.-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-black-bowl-of-bias-cut-veggies-sits-on-a-countertop-including-tomatoes-cucumber-and-onions.-768-300x147.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bias cut is made at an angle that\u2019s neither with nor against the grain of a food.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A bias cut refers to slicing foods at an angle rather than perpendicular to its natural shape or grain. This technique is often used for aesthetic purposes, as it creates elongated and visually appealing slices. Additionally, bias cuts can alter the texture of certain foods, such as meat or vegetables, making them more tender or providing a different sort of mouthfeel.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike many of the cuts on our list, a bias cut doesn\u2019t have a standardized size and will depend more on the intent of the dish and the size of the food you\u2019re cutting.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Mince<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23849\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23849\" class=\"wp-image-23849 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Close-up-of-chef-mincing-mushrooms-on-a-wood-cutting-board-768.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup view of a pair of hands mincing mushrooms on a wooden cutting board.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Close-up-of-chef-mincing-mushrooms-on-a-wood-cutting-board-768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Close-up-of-chef-mincing-mushrooms-on-a-wood-cutting-board-768-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mincing is a useful cut for aromatic root vegetables whose flavor dissipates quickly into a dish.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Mincing is the smallest knife cut that chefs use, macerating ingredients into tiny pieces that are often intended for specific garnishes and saut\u00e9s. As Escoffier Online Culinary Arts Chef Instructor Anthony Frazier puts it, \u201cTypically when mincing, chefs cut in a rocking motion using the natural curvature on the belly of the knife while leaving the tip of the knife on the cutting board and manipulating the heel of the knife to mince the product into fine cuts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mincing is useful for aromatics like garlic and ginger along with other aromatic root vegetables. These ingredients are made so tiny that they usually break down quickly into what you\u2019re cooking, yielding an abundance of flavor and enticing aroma.<\/p>\n<p>An alternative to the mince would be a fine Brunoise, which is standardized to very small 1\/16\u201d cubes.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Oblique<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29915\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29915\" class=\"wp-image-29915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Closeup-of-a-pair-of-hands-cutting-a-carrot-with-a-chefs-knife.-768.jpeg\" alt=\"Closeup of a pair of hands cutting a carrot with a chef\u2019s knife.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Closeup-of-a-pair-of-hands-cutting-a-carrot-with-a-chefs-knife.-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Closeup-of-a-pair-of-hands-cutting-a-carrot-with-a-chefs-knife.-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The oblique cut produces more surface area by cutting at a diagonal.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The oblique cut, often referred to as a roll cut, is typically used with long vegetables like carrots or zucchini. The cut produces two different angles but chunks of uniform size; the angle helps expand the surface area to better absorb flavors and cook faster, and the uniformity helps ingredients cook more evenly.<\/p>\n<p>Using a carrot as an example, make the cut by holding the carrot with one hand and holding the knife at a 45-degree angle with the other. Cut the carrot on the bias, or at a diagonal angle, then roll the carrot for a quarter turn and make another cut. Thus cut is useful for a stir-fry or a stew, or even as a way to cut a baguette.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Chiffonade<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23853\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23853\" class=\"wp-image-23853 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Close-up-of-chefs-hands-cutting-spinach-on-a-wooden-cutting-board-768.jpeg\" alt=\"A pair of hands holding a small knife and slicing into bright green herbs rolled up tightly to create ribbons.\" width=\"768\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Close-up-of-chefs-hands-cutting-spinach-on-a-wooden-cutting-board-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Close-up-of-chefs-hands-cutting-spinach-on-a-wooden-cutting-board-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The chiffonade produces elegant ribbons.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever feasted on a savory meal topped with elegant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/recipes\/how-to-make-honey-mustard-roasted-salmon\/\">ribbons of basil<\/a>, chances are, the cook employed the chiffonade cut. This knife technique is used to cut aromatic herbs and certain types of leafy greens into dainty little ribbons\u2014although the textbook definition of \u201cchiffonade\u201d translates to rags. In the culinary world, ribbons sound a bit more appealing.<\/p>\n<p>The most effective way to try the chiffonade cut is by tightly rolling up your desired herbs or greens into a bundle and softly slicing them into thin strips.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cOne of my main takeaways from Escoffier was discipline. The mise en place is no joke. I understood it\u2019s a mindset and coming to the table prepared starts with something as simple as getting your knife sharpened and getting your coat pressed.\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Freida-Nicole-Davenport-e1619011347619.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Chef Freida Nicole Davenport\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chef Freida Nicole Davenport<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFarm to Table Food Truck Owner\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2>9. Lyonnaise<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29916\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29916\" class=\"wp-image-29916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-pair-of-hands-performing-a-lyonnaise-cut-on-an-onion-768.jpeg\" alt=\"A pair of hands performing a lyonnaise cut on an onion\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-pair-of-hands-performing-a-lyonnaise-cut-on-an-onion-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-pair-of-hands-performing-a-lyonnaise-cut-on-an-onion-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A lyonnaise cut produces long, thin strips.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The lyonnaise (lee-oh-NAYSE) cut is usually associated with onions and potatoes. It\u2019s a cut that produces long, thin strips of onion (or potato, etc) for recipes like French onion soup or those that need caramelized onions. Lyonnaise potatoes and scalloped potatoes are two more common uses.<\/p>\n<p>To make the lyonnaise cut, start by cutting an onion in half and then turning it so one of the cut ends faces you. Starting near the bottom, cut at an angle and continue making cuts into the onion\u2014think of it like fanning out from the bottom all the way around, or imagine wheel spokes\u2014until reaching the top of the onion. Turn the onion so it\u2019s flat against the cutting board, and start cutting again.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Tourn\u00e9e<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29917\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29917\" class=\"wp-image-29917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-side-view-of-a-tournee-knife-with-a-wooden-handle-against-a-white-background.-768.jpeg\" alt=\"A side view of a tourn\u00e9e knife with a wooden handle against a white background.\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-side-view-of-a-tournee-knife-with-a-wooden-handle-against-a-white-background.-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-side-view-of-a-tournee-knife-with-a-wooden-handle-against-a-white-background.-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tourn\u00e9e cut is usually achieved with a tourn\u00e9e knife.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>An aesthetically appealing and versatile technique, the tourn\u00e9e cut essentially reshapes a food into an oblong football-like shape. The name comes from the French word for \u201cturned,\u201d named so because you have to physically turn the food in your hand to prepare it this way.<\/p>\n<p>Tourn\u00e9e cuts are typically achieved with a tourn\u00e9e knife (also sometimes called a bird\u2019s beak knife), but you can also use a paring knife in a pinch.<\/p>\n<h2>Start With Credible Knife Skill Classes<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re a professional chef or cook, it\u2019s essential to fully comprehend the litany of knife cuts in a professional knife skills class. And when you\u2019re newer in the industry, vying to build credibility in the kitchen, a full grasp of each type of knife cut and its correlating technique can ensure your dishes are cooked evenly throughout, plus increase your efficiency and safety as a culinary professional.<\/p>\n<p>Through Escoffier&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/culinary-arts-online\/\">culinary arts programs<\/a>, students can discover fundamental knife skills, the concept behind mise en place, cutting techniques, and knife safety.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to discover foundational knife principles (and more!) through culinary school, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> today to get the ball rolling!<\/p>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"additional-articles-heading\">LIKE THIS ARTICLE? 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