Culinary Equipment Quiz

What is a center or wall-mounted salamander broiler used for?

• Browning foods

• Boiling water

• Baking bread

• Steaming vegetables

Which type of range is used for sautéing, frying, and cooking soups and stews?

• Griddle or flat top

• Open burner range

• Convection oven

• Deep-fat fryer

What is a griddle or flat top primarily used for?

• Roasting meats

• Making pancakes

• Deep frying

• Baking cakes

How does a deep-fat fryer cook food?

• By circulating hot air

• By holding food in hot oil

• By using steam

• By grilling

What is the main advantage of using a convection oven?

• It uses less electricity

• It cooks food at a drier, hotter rate

• It is portable

• It requires no preheating

What is the primary use of a holding oven?

• To cook food quickly

• To hold cooked foods hot for serving

• To bake bread

• To freeze food

Which type of oven is often used to reheat or thaw frozen foods?

• Holding oven

• Alto Shaam

• Microwave oven

• Stand mixer

What is a key feature of an Alto Shaam oven?

• Uses high heat and moisture

• Cooks food quickly

• Uses low and slow thermal heat

• Primarily used for baking

What tasks can a stand mixer perform?

• Only mixing cake batters

• Only making whipped cream

• Mixing, shredding, dicing, slicing

• Only kneading bread dough

What is the primary use of a food slicer?

• Grinding meat into small bits

• Blending smoothies and soups

• Slicing large cuts of meat and cheese

• Pureeing soups and sauces