Released EOG Being a Chef

Which statement from the text supports that chocolate is an important ingredient for Chef Justus?

• A “He comes up with recipes to go on the menus.”

• B “I like the dark chocolates.”

• C “We use the chocolates as much as we can.”

• D “We do a chocolate-barbecued chicken wing.”

How does the author show that being an executive chef is hard work?

• A by showing the many different duties of an executive chef every day

• B by describing the many recipes that an executive chef can make each season

• C by explaining the different classes that an executive chef must complete

• D by talking about the people who have eaten in his restaurant recently

What is the meaning of “always kind of kicked the idea around a little bit” in paragraph 5?

• A thought about the idea from time to time

• B wanted to be a professional soccer player

• C did not like making a decision

• D did not like the idea of cooking

What does “sous chef” mean in paragraph 13?

• A planner

• B manager

• C pastry chef

• D assistant chef

Which statement from the text supports the idea that being a chef is more than just cooking?

• A “First of all, it takes a little bit of schooling.”

• B “With the Food Network and things like that, people are a little more aware of what’s going on and a little more educated about cooking.”

• C “A typical day is coming in, going over financial reports from the previous day, meeting with your staff and going over menu development.”

• D “It changes—every day it’s something different.”

What is the main idea of this text?

• A Recipes have to be creative and fun.

• B Chefs do many things besides cooking.

• C Working different hours is part of being a chef.

• D Chocolate can be used in many different recipes.

Why is it important for a chef to have creativity?

• A The chef has to be willing to find enjoyment when working on the weekends and holidays.

• B The chef has to be able to change the menu for each group being served.

• C The chef has to be able to plan ahead to prepare for large groups of customers.

• D The chef has to be able to communicate directly with all those involved with preparing the food.

Which statement from the text supports the idea that chefs have unusual hours?

• A “It’s a lot of planning.”

• B “Every day it’s something different.”

• C “When everybody is playing, you’re working.”

• D “We’re going to have a wide variety of things.”