Kitchen Tools

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the receiving table/area in food receiving?

• Store food items

• Weigh, inspect, and check delivered items

• Cook food

• Dispose of waste

Multiple Choice

How should dry goods be stored?

• On the floor

• 6 inches off the floor

• In refrigerators

• In freezers

Multiple Choice

Perishable goods should be stored in ________.

• Cupboards

• Refrigerators and freezers

• On the floor

• In the pantry.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of a reach-in refrigerator/freezer?

• Full size or half doors

• No doors

• Only one side door

• No wheels

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: The temperature for freezers should be ____.

• 32°F (0°C) or higher

• 0°F (−18°C) or lower

• 50°F (10°C)

• 41°F (5°C)

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended temperature range for refrigerators?

• 0°F to 32°F

• 32°F to 41°F

• 41°F to 50°F

• 50°F to 60°F

Multiple Choice

What are the functions of a food chopper?

• Grind, purée, blend, crush, and knead foods

• Only grind and purée foods

• Only blend and crush foods

• Only knead foods.

Multiple Choice

In a food chopper, the motor is separate from the ____.

• A) blades

• B) bowl

• C) lid

• D) all of the above.

Multiple Choice

What is a mandoline primarily used for?

• Boiling vegetables

• Slicing and julienning

• Baking

• Frying

Multiple Choice

A mandoline is a manually operated slicer used for _______ small quantities of fruits and vegetables.

• Boiling

• Slicing and julienning

• Baking

• Frying

Multiple Choice

What type of blade does a slicer have?

• Flat, circular blade

• Slanted, circular blade

• Straight, rectangular blade

• Slanted, rectangular blade

Multiple Choice

In using a slicer, a guard must be used to move the ______.

• Blade

• Food

• Hopper

• Thickness