TLE 9 Food Service Reviewer Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering roles, restaurant classifications, safety protocols, and operational procedures based on TLE 9 Food Service notes.

Table service

A service format that is most directly associated with a waiter serving food at the customer's table.

Head chef

The individual who has the highest level of responsibility for food production, kitchen operations, menu planning, and supervision of the kitchen staff.

Waiter/server

A staff member who approaches customers at their tables, records their food and beverage orders, serves what they requested, and assists them throughout the dining experience.

Sequence of historical periods

The chronological sequence of food service history presented in the module: $\text{Sumerian} \rightarrow \text{Greece and Rome} \rightarrow \text{Medieval} \rightarrow \text{Present}$.

Ghost restaurant

A dining establishment also known as a virtual restaurant or delivery-only restaurant that is designed mainly for delivery-only food operations, accepting app-based orders and dispatching meals through delivery riders.

21st-century food service

The era during which automated and contactless food service develops.

Ergonomic hazard

A workplace risk involving poor lifting practices, repetitive strain, improper storage shelf positioning, and musculoskeletal risks such as muscle strain or back pain.

Weak safety culture

A workplace environment where employees follow safety procedures—such as wearing hair restraints, washing hands, and using PPE—only when the manager is present.

Non-slip safety shoes

Personal protective equipment (PPE) that provides the most direct protection against slipping in the service area.

Alertness & Flexibility

Key employee attributes that are most useful when a restaurant suddenly becomes crowded and an attendant is required to assist another station.

Coffee Shop

A type of restaurant that offers coffee, snacks, and other light meals.

Family Restaurant

A type of restaurant designed to be comfortable and convenient for families.

Fast Food Restaurant

A quick service restaurant.

Fine Dining Restaurant

A type of restaurant that gives customers a special and elegant dining experience.

Temporary food service booth operational plan

A plan integrating safety, organization, and efficient service by preparing necessary materials before service, assigning specific responsibilities, identifying hazards, providing appropriate PPE, and establishing a cleaning/checking routine.