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100

This person is responsible for creating a wide variety of delicious baked goods, including bread, pastries, cakes, and desserts. Exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and dedication to quality contributes to the overall success of the operation and enhances the dining experience for customers.

What is a Baker?

100

This celebrity chef is from the UK and is known for his temper. The host of Kitchen Nightmares.

Who is Gordon Ramsay?

100

40 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the temperature danger zone?

100

Equal parts cooked flour & fat used for thickening soups & sauces.

What is a Roux?

100

This knife cut is 1/2 X 1/2 cubes

What is dice?

200

This person ensures the smooth and efficient flow of food orders from the kitchen to guests, acting as a liaison between the kitchen staff, servers, and management to ensure that orders are accurately prepared, plated, garnished and delivered in a timely manner. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to multitask contribute to the overall success of this role.

What is an Expeditor? 

200

This celebrity chef is known for "Flavor Town".

Who is Guy Fieri?

200

FIFO

What is First in, First out

200

This cooking method literally translates to "to jump".

What is sauté?

200

This knife cut is also known as matchsticks and measures 1/8 thick by 2" long

What is Julienne?

300

This person is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the brand’s nutrition programs. This role works closely with the culinary team to create nutritious, flavorful, and innovative menu items that align with the latest nutritional guidelines and cater to a diverse customer base. Nutritional expertise contributes to enhancing customers' dining experiences while promoting better-for-you choices.

What is a Nutritionist?

300

This celebrity chef is the author of the book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking".

Who is Julia Child?

300

Song to sing to make sure you're washing your hands long enough.

What is Happy Birthday?
300

This culinary term translates to "everything in its place".

What is mise en place?

300

This knife cut is used to cut leafy greens & herbs into long, thin strips.

What is Chiffonade?

400

This person is typically responsible for preparing a diverse range of flavorful soups and stews, sauces, and gravies. Culinary expertise, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently with a fast-moving kitchen team is critical to the success of this role. They help with recipe development, seasonal menu planning, and maintaining the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.

What is a saucier?

400
This celebrity chef is a Massachusetts born chef known for his New Orleans inspired cooking style.

Who is Emeril Lagasse?

400

Internal cooking temperature for poultry.

What is 165 degrees Fahrenheit?

400

This cooking method used dry heat with fat then moist heat.

What is braising?

400

This knife cut produces thick, rectangular vegetable sticks.

What is Battonet?

500

This person plays vital role in enhancing the fine dining experience. The primary responsibility is to curate an exceptional wine list, recommend suitable pairings, and educate guests on the nuances of wine appreciation. Position calls for close collaboration with the operation’s culinary team to ensure harmonious combinations of food and wine, and ability to act as a brand ambassador by delivering a personalized and memorable wine experience to every guest.

What is a Sommelier?

500

This celebrity chef is the inventor of the Kitchen Brigade system.

Who is Auguste Escoffier?

500

This document includes information such as the properties of each chemical; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical. 

What is an SDS (safety data sheet)?

500

This cooking term translates to "to the tooth". 

What is al dente?

500

This knife cut is translated to "tiny cubes" and measures 1/8 X 1/8.

What is Brunoise?