Food Safety and Kitchen Knowledge Quiz

Why can't you thaw food out on the counter?

• It can sit in the food danger zone, which can lead to foodborne illness

• It will cook unevenly

• It will lose flavor

• It will become too dry

List two ways to thaw food safely.

• Refrigerator, or under cold running water

• On the counter, or in the oven

• In the microwave, or in the sun

• In a warm room, or in a hot pan

Define serrated knife.

• Knife with a saw-like edge used for cutting through food with tough exteriors and soft interiors

• Knife with a straight edge used for slicing meat

• Knife with a curved edge used for chopping vegetables

• Knife with a flat edge used for spreading butter

Explain the back of the house.

• Not visible to customers

• Where customers are served

• Where events are held

• Where deliveries are received

Give two examples of verbal communication.

• Conversation between two people, a speech given by a public speaker

• Nodding head yes, shaking head no

• Smiling, frowning

• Waving, clapping

Why do we organize our refrigerator?

• To prevent cross contamination

• To save space

• To make it look neat

• To reduce electricity usage

What is a chef's knife used for?

• Slicing, chopping, and mincing

• Peeling fruits

• Cutting bread

• Opening cans

What are pots used for?

• Cooking food with liquids like stew or soup

• Baking cakes

• Frying eggs

• Grilling meat

What is the definition of 'medium peaks' in egg whites?

• Peaks hold their shape but slightly curl at tip

• Peaks droop when lifted

• Peaks are straight up

• Peaks do not form

What is the definition of 'stiff peaks' in egg whites?

• Peak is straight up, holding shape, no droop or curl

• Peaks droop when lifted

• Peaks slightly curl at tip

• Peaks do not form