Year 11 Food and Hospitality Quiz

What are the key responsibilities of a barista in a café setting?

• Preparing and serving coffee and other beverages

• Managing the café's finances

• Designing the café's interior

• Handling the café's marketing

The importance of customer service in the café industry is crucial because it impacts business success by:

• Increasing customer loyalty and repeat business

• Reducing operational costs significantly

• Eliminating the need for marketing

• Ensuring the café can operate without staff

What are three common coffee brewing methods used in cafés, and how do they differ?

• Espresso, French Press, and Pour Over; they differ in brewing time and pressure.

• Espresso, Cold Brew, and Turkish Coffee; they differ in temperature and grind size.

• French Press, Aeropress, and Moka Pot; they differ in pressure and brewing time.

• Pour Over, Siphon, and Espresso; they differ in equipment and brewing time.

Explain the temperature danger zone for food storage and why it is crucial to avoid it.

• The temperature danger zone is between 5°C and 60°C, and it is crucial to avoid it to prevent bacterial growth.

• The temperature danger zone is between 0°C and 100°C, and it is crucial to avoid it to prevent food spoilage.

• The temperature danger zone is between 10°C and 50°C, and it is crucial to avoid it to maintain food flavor.

• The temperature danger zone is between 20°C and 80°C, and it is crucial to avoid it to save energy.

Which of the following is a best practice for ensuring food safety when handling raw chicken?

• Washing chicken under running water

• Using the same cutting board for vegetables and chicken

• Cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)

• Leaving chicken at room temperature for several hours

It is important to store raw chicken separately from ready-to-eat foods because:

• it prevents cross-contamination.

• it saves space in the refrigerator.

• it keeps the chicken fresh longer.

• it makes it easier to find items.

Common symptoms of foodborne illnesses caused by undercooked chicken, such as salmonella, include:

• Nausea and vomiting

• Fever and chills

• Diarrhea

• All of the above

Which of the following are ways to check if chicken is cooked safely?

• Check the color of the meat and ensure it's white, not pink.

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is at least 165°F (74°C).

• Smell the chicken to see if it has a cooked aroma.

• Check if the chicken is tender to touch.

The rise of plant-based alternatives has impacted Australian cafés and restaurants in which of the following ways?

• Increased menu diversity

• Decreased customer interest

• Higher operational costs

• Reduced menu options

Cafés can take various measures to reduce food waste and operate more sustainably. Which of the following is a common practice?

• Implementing composting programs

• Increasing portion sizes

• Using more plastic packaging

• Offering fewer plant-based options