Welcome to the Table
This item is placed on a guest's lap during a meal.
What is a napkin?
This basic kitchen tool is used to remove liquid from a pot, like soup or stew.
What is a ladle?
This popular hot beverage is made by brewing ground beans with hot water.
What is coffee?
If you see a wet spot on the floor, you should clean it up immediately to prevent someone from doing this.
What is slipping/falling?
When a guest asks for more of their drink, they are asking for this.
What is a refill?
In a basic table setting, this utensil goes on the right side of the plate, with the blade facing in.
What is a knife?
This action is the first step you should take before handling any food ingredients.
What is washing your hands?
Besides water, this is another common non-alcoholic beverage often served with breakfast.
What is juice or tea?
This piece of protective clothing helps keep your clothes clean and prevents loose clothing from getting caught.
What is an apron?
This term refers to the total amount a guest owes for their meal.
What is a bill/check?
This refers to all the plates, bowls, and cups used for serving food.
What is crockery/dinnerware?
When a recipe says to "dice" vegetables, it means to cut them into small, even, cube-shaped pieces.
What is dicing?
When serving soda or juice, it's common to add these frozen water pieces.
What are ice cubes/ice?
The temperature range between 5°C and 63°C is called this, where bacteria multiply quickly.
What is the Danger Zone?
This French term means "everything in its place" and refers to organizing your workspace before service begins.
What is mise en place?
This is the polite phrase you say when you greet a guest entering a restaurant.
What is "Welcome," "Good evening/morning," or "How many are in your party?"
You should always use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables to prevent this, which can spread germs.
What is cross-contamination?
This term refers to drinks that do not contain alcohol.
What are non-alcoholic beverages?
If you are serving food, you might wear these disposable items on your hands to keep things hygienic.
What are gloves?
When a chef asks you to "garnish" a dish, they mean to add this for decoration or extra flavour.
What is a garnish?
To properly set a table, the water glass should be placed above this utensil.
What is the knife?
This large appliance keeps food cold to prevent spoilage and bacterial growth.
What is a refrigerator or chiller?
This hot beverage is typically served in a cup with a saucer, and can be green, black, or herbal.
What is tea?
If you cut your finger while preparing food, this is the very first thing you should do after the injury.
What is wash it thoroughly (with soap and water)?
This word describes the way you present or arrange food on a plate for serving.
What is plating?