Chapter 11
What is a Bain-Marie
A cylindrical stainless-steel pot meant to sit in a steam table
What is the most elegant service style
French
What is the temperature difference between a conventional oven and a convection oven?
The convection oven can cut the temperature down by 25-50 degrees.
In the contemporary full-service operation, whose job is it to seat customers?
The host
What is the purpose of a hotbox?
An insulated piece of equipment designed to hold sheets of pans and hotel pans.
In a formal service setting, what does the maitre d hotel do?
Responsible for the overall management and service FOH
List the variety of ovens available in a professional kitchen. only need 3
Combi oven, convection oven, conventional oven, conveyor oven, deck oven, microwave oven, rotary oven, slow roasting oven, smoker, tandoor oven
What are the 4 types of service styles and set-up?
American, French, English, Russian
What are 3 key pieces of equipment found in the receiving area and what are they used for?
Receiving table, scales, and utility cards
When serving, what things get performed from the left? Give me 3 things
Serving, salad, clearing the table, setting and clearing bread, and removing anything from the guest's left shoulder.