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100

The head person who is mainly in charge of the whole operation

What is a chef?

100

Needed for preparing foods is commonly constructed of stainless steel

What is a preparation table?

100

Chemical substances which can contaminate food, such as cleaners, sanitizers, polishes or pesticides  

What is chemical hazard?

100

The danger zone which allows food to enable bacteria to grow and multiply 

What is 41 -135 degrees?

100

Must be measured used during each step in the flow of food including receiving, cooling, cooking, holding and storing and reheating.

What is a food thermometer? 

200

 The second-in-command; oversees staff, schedules, quality control, and inventory

What is a sous chef?

200

Enclosed chambers with racks on each side to hold perforated pans

What is a commercial steamers?

200

Can not be seen, smelled, tasted includes pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi which cause illness 

What is Biological hazards?

200

Are visible items left in food and may include glass, metal shavings, jewelry etc

What is physical hazards?

200

Must be handled properly, especially since heat will not be applied to kill pathogens 

What is ready to eat food?

300

Specializes in desserts, breads, and pastry; develops recipes, handles precise baking operations

What is a pastry chef?

300

Large stationary units with heated tank filled for oil

What is a fryer?

300

Is an infection or intoxication resulting from eating food contaminated with viable or live microorganisms or their toxins 

What is foodborne illness?
300

Allowing pathogens to transfer from surface or one food to another 

What is cross contamination? 

300

Types of food that are susceptible to grow bacteria 

What is beef, poultry, pork, seafood and dairy products, grains, legumes and vegetables/ fruits?

400

Manages a specific station (e.g., grill, sauce, sauté) within the kitchen brigade

What is a line cook?

400

Can be used for multiple different cooking techniques like baking and steaming foods

What is a combi oven?

400

Includes wearing single use gloves, hair restraints, clean uniform and following handwashing expectations

What is personal hygiene? 

400

What are the special populations affected mostly by foodborne illness?

What is pregnant women, adults' aged 65 or older, children under 5 and weakened immune systems?

400

Hives, rash, itchy tongue, face swelling, couching or dizziness  

What is major food allergens systems?

500

Plans menus, prepares and serves food at events

What is a caterer?

500

Used for dry heat cooking such as baking and roasting with a fan 

What is a convection oven?

500

Cooking and holding foods at unsafe temperature

What is time temperature abuse?

500

Addresses five key points in food service operations to help safeguard against risk

What is ALERT? Assure, look, employees, reports and threats)

500

Which foods need to be clearly identify by the source names of the major allergens? 

What is milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soybeans?