Employability Skills
FCCLA
Food Safety & Sanitation
Safety & Hygiene
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
100

Which of the following is NOT an essential employability skill in the food industry: communication, critical thinking, advanced calculus, or time management?

What is Advanced Calculus?

100

What does FCCLA stand for?

 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

100

Which of the following is NOT a step in HACCP? Hazard analysis, critical control points, monitoring, or customer satisfaction surveys?

Customer satisfaction surveys

100

 What is the correct way to thaw frozen meat?

In the refrigerator

100

Which stirring utensil will NOT conduct heat as you stir?

Wooden spoon

200

Taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, is what?

What is accountability?

200

What career sector does Pediatric Nutritionist fall under?

What is Healthcare?

200

What is the temperature danger zone for food?

 41°F to 135°F

200

If a grease fire starts on the stove, what should you do?

 Cover it with a lid

200

What unique characteristic makes wooden spoons different from metal utensils?

They do not conduct heat

300

What are the qualities and abilities that make individuals more likely to gain employment & success in work?

What are Employability Skills?

300

What is the FCCLA motto?

What is "Toward New Horizons"

300

Fill in the blank: When in doubt, __________ __________ __________!

Throw it out!

300

How often should you wash your hands while preparing food?

 After handling raw meat, before touching ready-to-eat foods, and after any task that could contaminate hands

300

Why are cutting boards often color-coded in commercial kitchens?

To assign specific boards for different types of food (prevent cross-contamination)

400

Why is it important to maintain a professional appearance in the food industry?

To ensure food safety, hygiene, and promote customer trust

400

 FCCLA is unique because it is __________-led with a family focus.

What is Student(-led)?

400

What does “FIFO” stand for in food storage?

First In, First Out

400

What is the safest way to carry a knife?

Point down, blade close to your leg

400

Which utensil is designed for cutting butter or shortening into flour?

 Pastry blender

500

What is the most professional way to handle a team member missing deadlines?

 Discuss the issue privately, listen to concerns, and work together on improvement

500

 What is the mission of FCCLA?

To develop leadership skills and address personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education.

500

 Why should raw meat be kept on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator?

To prevent juices from dripping onto other foods

500

Which group of people is at the greatest risk of foodborne illness?

Children, older adults, chronically ill, and pregnant women

500

Why were most kitchen utensils invented?

To increase convenience in food preparation