Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cook-chill
noun
/kʊk tʃɪl/
Definition
A food preparation method where food is cooked, cooled rapidly, and stored for later use.
Examples
- The cook-chill method is commonly used in large-scale catering operations.
- Restaurants often use cook-chill techniques to ensure food safety and quality.
- After preparing the meals, the kitchen staff employed the cook-chill process to store them efficiently.
Meaning
Cook-chill refers to a system used in food service that involves cooking food, quickly chilling it to a safe temperature, and then storing it for future heating and service.
Synonyms
- Blast chilling
- Thermal processing
- Chill cooking
