Unit 1: Welcome to the Industry
Name an example of commercial restaurant and food service segment.
Restaurants, Catering and banquets, Retail, Stadiums, Cruise ships and airlines
Sesame is considered a major food allergen according to the FDA. True or False?
When using a food thermometer, where should you place the thermometer for an accurate reading?
The thickest part of the food
What does "TBSP" stand for?
tablespoon
If the original recipe requires 2 large eggs and my conversion factor is 1/2, how much large eggs do I need?
1
McDonald's is an example of what type of restaurant segment?
What does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheet
false
What does "G" stand for?
gram
My spaghetti recipe requires 8 oz of spaghetti for 4 servings. How many oz of spaghetti do I need for only 2 servings?
4 oz spaghetti
What were the 2 important crops in Hawaii during the plantation era?
sugarcane and pineapple
What federal agency creates and enforced safety-related standards and regulations in the workplace?
OSHA
What tool is used to remove the skin from fruits and vegetables?
peeler
What does "OZ" stand for?
My recipe yields 4 portions, but I need 2 portions. What is my conversion factor?
1/2
Name an example of a noncommercial food service segment.
Schools & universities, Healthcare facilities, business & industry, clubs, government, contract feeding, self-operators
Which of the following are the four symptoms you must report to your manager?
Vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with a fever
What tool is used to measure precise small amounts of ingredients, both dry and liquid?
measuring spoon
What does "PT" stand for?
pint
If the original recipe yields 12 portions and the new recipe yields 60 portions, what is the conversion factor?
5
Who developed the kitchen brigade system?
Georges August Escoffier
What should food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area?
Wash hands
What equipment is used to flip and serve food with extra grease or liquid like fried foods or grilled vegetables?
slotted spatula
What does "LB" stand for?
pound
If the original recipe requires 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and my conversion factor is 5, how much unsalted butter do I need?
2 1/2 cup unsalted butter