In the video, a person is seen cutting a butternut squash on a kitchen counter. The person uses a large knife to cut the squash into slices. The squash is orange in color and has a hard outer skin. The person's hands are visible as they hold the squash and knife. The kitchen counter is made of granite and has a speckled pattern. The lighting in the room is bright, and there are no other objects or people visible in the video.