Kitchen Safety
How long should you wash your hands?
A minimum of 20 seconds.
What tool is used to measure the amount of water?
What does yield mean?
Yes.
What are the six essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water.
What does FATTOM stand for?
Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, and Moisture.
What tool blends fat and flour together?
What is the difference between T. and t.?
T./Tbsp. means tablespoon while t./tsp. means teaspoon.
What careers can you have within the culinary field?
Chef, caterer, hostess, bartender, cruise line chef, personal chef, busser, chocolatier, nutritionist, etc.
What is another name for lipids?
Fats.
What degrees is the temperature danger zone?
41F-135F
What does a rubber spatula do?
Acts as a flexible tool that helps in scraping items and folding in batters.
1 Tbsp. is equivalent to what?
1 Tbsp. equals 3 tsp.
Could I work in the food service industry without a degree?
Yes. Being advanced in it, however, sometimes requires additional learning.
What nutrient is the main source of energy?
Carbohydrates.
What is a food borne illness?
A disease transmitted by food.
What tool do you use when measuring off dry ingredients?
What do we consider when creating a work plan and time table?
What the end result time will be and then work backwards.
What is the difference between front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house?
Front of house staff is typically more customer-facing. Back of house staff typically have less interaction with customers and instead focus on working in the kitchen.
Which nutrient helps aids in building and repairing muscles?
Protein.
What do you do if there is a grease fire?
Pour baking soda or salt onto the fire. If in a pot, cover it with a metal lid.
What equipment can be used for an easier way of making a dough?
A kitchen stand mixer.
What does "beat" mean in a recipe?
To mix ingredients while adding air.
What degree do chefs need to have?
Associates.
What is an empty calorie?
When a food does not contain nutrients or if the calories from sugar and fats outweigh the nutrients found in the food.