Vocabulary
What is the meaning of “always kind of kicked the idea around a little bit”?
A. Thought about the idea from time to time
B. Wanted to be a soccer player
C. Did not like making a decision
D. Did not like cooking
A. Thought about the idea from time to time
Which statement from the text supports the idea that being a chef is more than just cooking?
A) “First of all, it takes a little bit of schooling.”
B) “With the Food Network and things like that, people are a little more aware of what’s going on and a little more educated about cooking.”
C) “A typical day is coming in, going over financial reports from the previous day, meeting with your staff and going over menu development.”
D) “It changes—every day it’s something different.”
C) “A typical day is coming in, going over financial reports from the previous day, meeting with your staff and going over menu development.”
Why do chefs need to attend school or training?
A) To learn how to cook and manage a kitchen well
B) To earn money quickly
C) To become famous on TV
D) To avoid working in restaurants
A) To learn how to cook and manage a kitchen well
What is the main idea of this text?
A) Recipes have to be creative and fun
B) Chefs do many things besides cooking
C) Working different hours is part of being a chef
D) Chocolate can be used in many different recipes
B) Chefs do many things besides cooking
Why is it important for a chef to have creativity?
A) To plan ahead for large groups of customers
B) To change the menu for each group being served
C) To find enjoyment when working on weekends and holidays
D) To communicate directly with all involved in preparing food
B) To change the menu for each group being served
What does “menu development” mean in the passage?
A. Choosing the meals for the restaurant
B. Cleaning the kitchen
C. Serving food
D. Paying bills
A. Choosing the meals for the restaurant
Which sentence from the passage shows that a chef’s job involves teamwork?
A) “He likes to try new recipes.”
B) “The chef meets with the sous chef and cooks to discuss the day’s menu.”
C) “Chocolate is an important ingredient for Chef Justus.”
D) “The kitchen is very clean.”
B) “The chef meets with the sous chef and cooks to discuss the day’s menu.”
What does the author mean when saying “Every day it’s something different”?
A) Chefs get bored easily
B) The chef’s work varies and is never the same each day
C) Chefs only cook desserts
D) The chef works only on weekends
B) The chef’s work varies and is never the same each day
Which best summarizes the daily work of a chef?
A) Cooking, managing staff, planning menus, and handling finances
B) Only cooking new recipes every day
C) Cleaning the kitchen and washing dishes
D) Ordering food supplies for the restaurant
A) Cooking, managing staff, planning menus, and handling finances
Why might a chef need to plan menus carefully?
A) To make sure ingredients are available and meals are prepared on time
B) To make the kitchen look clean
C) To decorate the dining room
D) To clean utensils properly
A) To make sure ingredients are available and meals are prepared on time
What does “financial reports” refer to in the passage?
A. Reports about money made or spent
B. Recipes for desserts
C. Orders from customers
D. Cleaning schedules
A. Reports about money made or spent
Which statement supports the idea that chefs work long and unusual hours?
A) “It’s a lot of planning.”
B) “When everybody is playing, you’re working.”
C) “We’re going to have a wide variety of things.”
D) “He comes up with recipes to go on the menus.”
B) “When everybody is playing, you’re working.”
Why might the chef meet with staff to discuss menu development?
A) To make sure everyone agrees on what to cook
B) To plan special events at the restaurant
C) To check if everyone is following the recipes
D) To decide who cleans the kitchen
A) To make sure everyone agrees on what to cook
What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A) To explain what it takes to be a chef
B) To teach how to cook chocolate recipes
C) To share a recipe for chicken wings
D) To describe a famous cooking show
A) To explain what it takes to be a chef
How might working unusual hours affect a chef’s life?
A) They may miss events others attend during nights or weekends
B) They have more free time than other workers
C) They work less than most people
D) They always eat at home
A) They may miss events others attend during nights or weekends
What is meant by “creativity” when talking about a chef?
A. Following recipes exactly
B. Making new and interesting dishes
C. Cleaning the kitchen
D. Taking breaks
B. Making new and interesting dishes
Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that chefs need to be organized?
A) “The chef checks inventory before each meal.”
B) “The chef likes to meet new people.”
C) “He enjoys watching cooking shows.”
D) “The kitchen smells wonderful.”
A) “The chef checks inventory before each meal.”
How does the author show that being an executive chef is hard work?
A) By showing the many different duties of an executive chef every day
B) By describing many recipes that an executive chef can make each season
C) By explaining the different classes an executive chef must complete
D) By talking about the people who have eaten in his restaurant recently
A) By showing the many different duties of an executive chef every day
What does the passage mainly describe about chefs?
A) Their favorite recipes
B) The many responsibilities they have beyond cooking
C) How to become famous on TV
D) The types of restaurants they work in
B) The many responsibilities they have beyond cooking
If a chef runs out of an ingredient, how might creativity help?
A) By creating a new recipe using different ingredients
B) By closing the restaurant for the day
C) By asking the customers to leave
D) By not cooking at all
A) By creating a new recipe using different ingredients
What does the term “executive chef” most likely mean in the passage?
A. A chef who manages the kitchen and staff
B. A chef who only cooks desserts
C. A chef who cleans the kitchen
D. A chef who orders groceries
A. A chef who manages the kitchen and staff
Which detail from the text shows that chocolate is important to Chef Justus?
A) “He comes up with recipes to go on the menus.”
B) “I like the dark chocolates.”
C) “We use the chocolates as much as we can.”
D) “We do a chocolate-barbecued chicken wing.”
C) “We use the chocolates as much as we can.”
Why is creativity important for a chef?
A) It helps the chef work well with others
B) It allows the chef to invent new dishes and adjust menus
C) It helps the chef clean the kitchen faster
D) It makes the chef famous on TV
B) It allows the chef to invent new dishes and adjust menus
Which best describes the challenge chefs face according to the passage?
A) Balancing creative cooking with planning, managing staff, and working long hours
B) Learning many recipes for every season
C) Working only weekends and holidays
D) Cleaning and organizing the kitchen
A) Balancing creative cooking with planning, managing staff, and working long hours
How can understanding financial reports help a chef?
A) It helps them manage costs and make the restaurant profitable
B) It helps them choose the best recipes
C) It allows them to cook faster
D) It helps them clean the kitchen better
A) It helps them manage costs and make the restaurant profitable