Food Safety
The temperature that bacteria thrive at between 40F (5C) and 140F (57C).
What is the temperature danger zone
If a recipe costs $12 and makes 4 servings, what is cost per serving?
$3
What is mise en place?
Everything in its place / prep organization
Why test recipes?
Ensure consistency
Knife used for most kitchen tasks
Chef’s knife
What does FIFO stand for?
First In First Out
Triple a recipe calling for 2 cups flour.
6 cups
What skill means taking responsibility for your work?
Accountability
What is a standardized recipe?
Recipe written for consistency
Term for edible garnish used for presentation
Garnish
What is cross-contamination?
Transfer of bacteria between foods/surfaces
If a dish costs $5 and sells for $20, what is food cost %?
25%
Name one Arizona CTE workplace skill.
Communication / teamwork / leadership
What should be considered when creating a new menu item?
Cost, ingredients, equipment
Name one mother sauce
Béchamel / Velouté / Espagnole / Tomato / Hollandaise
Minimum temperature for poultry?
165°F
If a recipe yields 24 cookies and you need 72, how many batches?
3
Why is teamwork important in kitchens?
Efficiency and service success
Why calculate food cost?
Profitability
What does sauté mean?
Cook quickly in small fat
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
If you buy 20 lbs potatoes and only 15 lbs usable, what is yield %?
75%
What is professionalism in a kitchen?
Proper behavior, work ethic, respect
What is recipe scaling?
Adjusting ingredient amounts
What is plating?
Arranging food attractively on plate