Culinary and Foodservice Quiz

List 2 categories related to the industry.

• food

• lodging

• recreation

• travel-related

• convention and meeting

List three factors affecting trends.

• economic conditions

• political developments

• social changes

• scientific and technological advancements

What type of vehicle is food sometimes served from?

(a)  

List 3 uses of technology in foodservices:

• to make money

• to take and send orders to the kitchen

• to monitor more than one location at a time

• to manage labor and inventory

• to hype up the customers

When should sustainability be considered?

• when selecting food products

• managing energy use

• dealing with waste

• all of these are correct

Why is minimum wage not always sufficient? you can choose more than one answer

• Minimum wage is not always a living wage.

• Some parts of the country have a higher cost of living than others.

• In these areas, someone working for minimum wage may not be able to support their family above the poverty level.

List three challenges and rewards of the culinary profession.

• Challenges: physical demands of the culinary profession are great

• the risk of cuts, burns, slips, and falls is always present

• working long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Rewards: chance to be creative

• ability to see and taste what you create

Which knife is useful for cutting breads and pastries?

• Utility knife

• Serrated knife

• Paring knife

• Chef knife

A salad that starts a meal. It is to whet the appetite. Generally it is small.

• Dessert

• Appetizer

• Side

• Main

The merging of two or more ethnic cuisines into one cooking style

• Grade Cuisine
• Eclectic Cuisine
• Fusion Cuisine
• Nouvelle Cuisine