A device for cutting food, such as fruit and vegetables, comprising a cutting part having several blades and an actuation part, the parts being mounted, so that they can pivot counter to each other by means of a pivot bearing, and the actuation part is pressed against the cutting part in order to cut the food to be cut, and a multifunctional kitchen device comprising this device. The device may also have a cover part for that is affixed onto a collecting container for the cut food, whereby the lid part has an opening with a passage for the cut food. A pivot bearing can be accommodated in the opening.