culinary!

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How should hot TCS food be displayed on a self-service bar?

At 135 F or higher

Kathy is ordering equipment for her restaurant that will come in contact with food. She should order equipment certified by which organization?

National Standards Association

Which foodservice employee is responsible for filling out an accident report?

manager or supervisor

Where should a food handler wash hands in a commercial kitchen?

Handwashing OR dishwashing sink

After sharpening knives, a “steel” is used to make sure the blade is straight and to smooth out irregularities. This is called:

Truing

Which is most likely to be a source of hepatitis A virus?

Shellfish and salads

What federal agency ensures consumers have truthful and informative labeling of products?

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Which microorganisms can be found in shellfish from contaminated water?

Norovirus

What type of flour is best to use for cookies?

pastry

What type of bread is least likely to be made by using a pour batter?

Banana nut bread

Which food has been safely cooked?

tuna burger cooked to an internal temperature of 155°F

What type of oven uses a fan to force hot air throughout the oven in a circular flow?

Convection

The four main ingredients in a stock are:

pieces of meat, water, herbs, and spices.

Which is a chemical hazard that can cause foodborne illnesses?

Pesticides

Our most popular dish is the chicken Pommery” is an example of which selling technique?

highlighting

When serving a table full of guests, who should be served first?

Children

What type of flour is best to use for cookies?

pastery

Jamie and Jesse decided that for their wedding they would like the entrée to be served using modern American plated service. This means food is:

Portioned, prepared, plated, and garnished in the kitchen

What emulsifying agent is added to an emulsion dressing to permanently suspend the oil in the liquid so that the dressing remains thick and creamy?

Binder

What should be served with the left hand and from the left side of the customer?

Entree

To which side of the guest should a waiter stand and which hand should be used when serving a salad to a guest?

Left side with left hand

Pancakes are quick breads made using which method of mixing?

muffin method

Which quick-bread method is used when all liquid ingredients, plus the sugar and eggs, are added at the same time to the dry ingredients?

Blending method

Which equipment is used in a foodservice establishment when cutting fat into dry ingredients?

Pastry blender

What should a person do to prevent cookies from burning on the bottoms or edges before they are done?

double-pan the cookies while baking

When a server is placing the water glass on a table, the glass should be placed above the tip of the:

Dinner knife

When clearing a beverage, on which side of the guest should the server stand, and which hand should be used?

Right side with right hand

Which employees are considered the “sales staff” of the restaurant?

servers

“Would you like to add blackened shrimp or chicken to your Caesar salad?” is an example of which selling technique?

upselling

An average gratuity left for service is:

15–20% of the check total.

How should a server provide good customer service to a group celebrating an important occasion?

by giving special attention to the guest of honor