Safety & Sanitation
Health & Nutrition
Cooking/Baking Tools
Customer Service
Tourism Industry
100
What is the difference between safety and sanitation?
Food safety is how food is handled to prevent the growth and spread of bacteria and illnesses. Food sanitation is the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, as well as the precautionary measures used to prevent accidents and injuries.
100
90% of what mineral can be found in your bones and teeth?
Calcium
100
What is the 'Mise en Place' technique?
'Mise en Place' means “A place for everything and everything in its place.” This technique helps individuals stay organized in the kitchen, making sure all ingredients are placed in an organized fashion (in separate bowls/containers) and ready to be easily used.
100
What are 3 elements associated with good customer service?
- Wearing appropriate clothing
- Having good hygiene
- Maintaining good eye contact
- Having a nice smile
- Having good posture
- Using a pleasant tone of voice
100
What is tourism?
Tourism is travel for recreation, business, or leisure purposes, usually of limited duration. It is the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours.
200
List 3 safety/sanitation precautions that should be followed in the kitchen.
- Wash hands before beginning to prepare food.
- Tie hair back so it doesn't get in the food.
- Ensure dangly jewelry is removed or tucked in.
- Wear appropriate clothing.
- Wear closed toe shoes. NO HIGH HEELS.
- Use separate cutting boards for different ingredients (different one for meat than vegetables).
- Never put sharp knives in soapy water in the sink. Wash them right away.
- Clean up spills to prevent slips and falls.
- Communicate clearly with other members in the kitchen when working together.
200
Spinach is high in what mineral?
Iron
200
What is a whisk used for and what does it do?
Whisks are used to blend ingredients together quickly or to incorporate air into ingredients such as egg whites or heavy cream in order to increase the volume of the mixture.
200
Name two examples of napkin folds.
- The water lily
- The three bishop's hat
- The single candle
- The twin peaks
- The flaming flower
200
How many tourism sectors are there?
8
300
What is a Foodborne Illness? List 3 examples of some.
A Foodborne Illness is a sickness caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages.
Some examples are: Salmonella, E Coli, Botulism, Listeriosis, Campylobacteriosis, Vibrio, etc
300
What are the 6 nutrient categories?
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
300
What are three different types of knives?
- Paring knives
- Chefs knives
- Serrated knives
- Butchers knives
- Boning knives
- Steak knives
- Butter knives
300
What are the 2 things that are most important to take into consideration when plating?
- Colour, size & style of plate
- Colour, shape & size of foods
300
List 2 out of the 8 tourism sectors.
- Accommodations
- Food & Beverage
- Transportation
- Tourism Services
- Adventure Tourism & recreation
- Attractions
- Events & Conferences
- Travel Trade
400
List a category of hazards in the kitchen.
- Slips & Falls
- Burns & Fires
- Cuts
- Electrocution/Shocks
- Poisoning/Chemical Hazards
400
What are 3 essential vitamins?
Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K
400
What is the difference between a colander and a strainer?
A colander is usually a larger, bowl-shaped utensil with big holes at the bottom, while a strainer is bowl-shaped but with a fine mesh in it.
400
What is the most popular customer service saying?
"The customer is always right!"
400
What are some examples of jobs in the tourism industry?
- Flight attendant
- Travel agent
- Tour guide
- Tourism officer
- Travel nurse/doctor
- Hotel manager
500
What does FATTOM stand for?
F - food
A - acidity
T - time
T - temperature
O - oxygen
M - moisture
500
List 3 different types of fats.
unsaturated, saturated, monosaturated, polyunsaturated, and transfat
500
What are the types of measuring and what are 2 examples for each type?
- Liquid measuring (used to measure ingredients such as milk, melted butter, water, etc): liquid measuring cups
- Dry measuring (used to measure ingredients such as flour, sugar, oats, etc): dry measuring cups
**Measuring spoons may also be used for recipes that require small portions of an ingredient.**
500
What are some required elements of a formal table setting?
500
What is an example of a setback to the tourism industry?
- Terrorist attacks
- War & political unrest
- Diseases
- Natural disasters
- Economy
- Currency exchange rate
- Fears & phobias