Vocabulary
Name four herbs traditionally used in Italian food.
Oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme (sage, bay leaf)
What are 3 places to find job advertisements, and a way to find unadvertised work?
Websites (Seek, Indeed, Gumtree, etc), Facebook groups, shop windows/noticeboards.
Unadvertised work: networking, post in a group, cold calling
Give an example of when to use the chiffonade technique?
Shredding lettuce/herbs/leafy veg.
What is a name for a timetable that shows workers' shift times?
A roster
What is PPE? Give three examples.
Personal Protective Equipment. Gloves, apron, mask, hairnet, appropriate shoes
What do we call it when bacteria is spread from one food to another?
Cross-contamination
Which is correct?
I'm good at teamwork. / I have good teamworking skills.
I'm good at teamwork.
How do you pronounce these words, and what's the difference in meaning? - sweat & sauté
Sauté - stir over high heat in oil, to quickly brown the ingredients
Sweat - use lower heat to soften the ingredients without colour change
Is the pay rate higher for part time or casual? Why?
Casual, because it doesn't have any leave entitlements.
What are 4 hazards in a kitchen workplace?
Sharp knives (cuts), hot objects (burns), slips, trips, manual handling injuries
What is the name for tomato as a smooth liquid?
Passata (or purée)
What are your strengths?
2 or 3, with examples to demonstrate them
Explain the temperature 'danger zone'.
Avoid leaving high-risk food at 5 - 60 °C.
If high-risk food left in danger zone for <2 hours it should be reheated, refrigerated or consumed.
If in danger zone for 2 - 4 hrs, consume immediately.
Throw out high-risk food in danger zone for > 4 hrs.
What is a name for co-workers' behaviour that you find unwanted, inappropriate, aggressive or unreasonable?
Harassment or bullying
Give 3 tips for safe lifting and carrying.
Bend your knees and not your back.
When carrying something, don’t twist.
Keep the load at waist height.
Always ask for help if the load is too big or too heavy. ...
What's another name for a tea sandwich?
Which is correct?
I look forward to discuss / discussing my application at an interview.
look forward to ...ing
What do you do to 'blanch' vegetables?
Put in boiling water or hot oil for a short time
What is a TFN?
Tax File Number
What's an example of communication for safety when you're moving around workmates in a kitchen?
Calling 'behind' when carrying a pot behind a co-worker.
What word means to tie a chicken together before roasting?
Truss
Cover letter or resume?
referees, name of position applying for, contact details, availability, dates of previous work, key skills, suggestion of an interview, bank details
Cover letter: name of position applying for, contact details, availability, suggestion of an interview, key skills
Resume: referees, contact details, dates of previous work, key skills
How can you check if chicken is cooked thoroughly?
Use a thermometer to check if temperature is 75 degrees in the middle. Check if the juices run clear.
What are 3 things you can find out from an industry award?
Requirements for pay, leave, hours, (working conditions)