Tableware
True or False: A chef will often bring their own knives to work.
True
This kind of knife is crucial in a sandwich shop.
Bread knife
True or False: Cast aluminum cookware can go in the dishwasher.
False
Known as tilting skillets, these versatile units can function as a griddle, kettle, oven, fryer, steamer, braiser, or warming unit.
Braising pans
This type of knife blade is created from a solid piece of steel which is cut and beaten into shape.
Forged steel
This type of knife is economical and made in an assembly line format.
Stamped
This material of cookware is extremely durable and a great heat conductor.
Aluminum
Repeatedly turning a braising pan to high heat without this inside will eventually cause the pan to warp.
Liquid
What is it referred to as when dinnerware has less water absorption, and the materials are stronger and harder?
Vitrified
This is the most common knife used in commercial kitchens.
Chef's knife
Melamine dinnerware should be washed in this type of dish machine to prevent damage.
Low-temp dish machine
A single 30-gallon braising pan can produce this many meals per hour, making it ideal for hospitals, schools, and prisons.
251 to 350 meals per hour
This type of chinaware is fully vitrified and contains at least 30-50% bone ash.
Bone china
Narrow-rim plates are commonly used in high-volume operations because they take up less table space, while wide-rim plates are more typical in this type of restaurant.
Fine dining
This material can handle high temperatures of up to 1,700 degrees F.
Cast iron cookware
One of the essential questions operators should ask themselves when selecting glassware is how it can do THIS for their operation.
Help differentiate it from the competition
These items are used to elevate a vertical display at a buffet.
Stands and risers
Copper cookware is chosen mainly for this purpose, rather than for standard back-of-house cooking.
Showcase or presentation purposes