Equipment and Knives
32-41 degrees
Who in the kitchen is responsible for all kitchen operations?
The chef
What's the standard ratio for a vinaigrette?
3:1 oil to vinegar
What is the thickener made out of equal parts flour and fat?
Roux
What is a comment card?
Quick response from a customer noting satisfaction with food and service
What is a mandolin?
Manually operated slicer
At what temperature does water boil?
212 degrees fahrenheit
What is a hot, open faced, Italian sandwich with a yeast dough as the base?
Pizza
Name 2 moist-heat cooking methods
Simmering
Poaching
Blanching
Steaming
What role do fats play in baking?
Add moisture, tenderness, and flavor
What is the pan called that holds prepared food in a steam table, hot-holding cabinet, or refrigerator?
Hotel pan, Steam table pan, Service pan, Counter pan
How many fluid ounces are in a cup?
8
What are the 3 primary components to all sandwiches?
Bread
Spread
Filling
What are the 3 types of heat transfer?
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Name 3 types of flour
All purpose
Bread
Cake
Durum
Pastry
Semolina
What is the name of the hand that does not hold the knife?
Guiding hand
If 60 out of 180 people in a restaurant have ordered the house special, then what percentage of the customers have ordered it?
33% (1/3)
What are the 4 basic parts in a salad?
Base
Body
Garnish
Dressing
What are the 4 essential parts to a stock
Liquid
Mirepoix
Aromatics
List 4 categories of baker's ingredients
Fats
Sweetener
Leavener
Thickener
Flavoring
Liquid
Additives
Strengthener/structure
Why should shelving be made out of stainless steel?
Strong and easy to clean
How do you convert fahrenheit to celsius?
Subtract 32 from the fahrenheit number, multiply by 5, then divide by 9
What are the two most common spreads?
Butter and mayonnaise
What is a paupiette?
Long thin slices of fish rolled and stuffed with a filling
What does a positive first impression do for customers?
Makes them feel welcome
Helps them feel good about coming there
Sets the stage for the dining experience
Makes the customer more likely to be patient and forgiving if anything goes wrong