Food Preparation Assessment

What is the primary goal of the food preparation and service industry?

• To create new recipes

• To satisfy diverse market needs while maintaining sustainability

• To compete with other restaurants
  
  

• To reduce operational costs

What is food, as defined?

• Any liquid substance

• Only proteins and fats

• A substance containing essential nutrients for body growth and energy
  
  

• Only carbohydrates and vitamins

Which of the following best describes food service?

• Only the cooking of food
  
  

• The manner in which quality food and beverages are properly served to guests

• Taking orders from customers
  
  

• Cleaning the dining area

Food operations include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Hiring staff
  
  

• Managing resources

• Growing vegetables

• Preparing food

What type of food service operation primarily focuses on making profit?

• Institutional operations
  
  

• School cafeterias

• Commercial operations
  
  

• Prison food services