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Careers in the food industry (Culinary)

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Someone who creates attractive presentations of food dishes for magazines is called which of the following?

a)

Food stylist

b)

Research chef

c)

Personal chef

d)

Food preparation worker

2.

Which of the following is NOT a common risk when opening a restaurant?

a)

Failure

b)

Injuries

c)

Fire

d)

Bad reputation

3.

Who was one of the earliest media chefs in the culinary industry?

a)

Martha Stewart

b)

Bobby Flay

c)

Gordon Ramsay

d)

Julia Child

4.

Which kitchen hierarchy system catered towards extravagant, multi-course dinners for wealthy aristocrats?

a)

Classical Brigade System

b)

The Bridge System

c)

Kitchen Order System

d)

The French System

5.

Who, in a modern-day kitchen, is typically cross-trained to work multiple stations at a time?

a)

Sous chef

b)

Line cooks

c)

Food prep assistants

d)

Dish washers

6.

Someone who typically works at a formal restaurant and parks a guest’s car is called which of the following?

a)

Vehicle holder

b)

Car parker

c)

Valet

d)

Parkman

7.

Searing and roasting are examples of which of the following culinary industry-specific skills?

a)

Knife skills

b)

Baking skills

c)

Food preparation skills

d)

cooking skills

8.

Which of the following is NOT true of using teamwork in a restaurant?

a)

Allows staff to cover each other’s shifts

b)

Creates a more efficient environment

c)

Discourages support between staff members

d)

Team roles are clearly laid out

9.

Moral principles that govern a person’s or group’s behaviors describes which of the following terms?

a)

Ethics

b)

Skills

c)

Thoughts

d)

Expectations

10.

Peeling vegetables and measuring ingredients accurately are examples of which of the following culinary industry specific skills?

a)

Time management skills

b)

Knife skills

c)

Food preparation skills

d)

Cooking skills

11.

According to the segment, how many people make up the culinary industry portion of America’s workforce?

a)

14 million

b)

10 million

c)

12 million

d)

15 million

12.

Which of the following is NOT a commonly offered major at culinary schools?

a)

Food preparation

b)

Beverage management

c)

Culinary arts

d)

Food tasting

13.

A person who greets guests upon entering a dining establishment is referred to which of the following?

a)

Line cook

b)

Host

c)

Floor manager

d)

Bartender

14.

Which type of restaurant utilizes formal service and high priced menus?

a)

Casual dining

b)

Fine dining

c)

Family-style

d)

Quick-casual dining

15.

Which of the following is NOT an entry-level career?

a)

Sous Chef

b)

Waiter

c)

Host

d)

Line cook

16.

Which of the following does NOT positively influence success in the culinary industry?

a)

Being a team player

b)

Poor attitude

c)

Doing the job correctly

d)

Following a business’s rules

17.

The cooperative action of a group of people to achieve a goal describes which of the following terms?

a)

Employability

b)

Characteristics

c)

Teamwork

d)

Attitude

18.

When Chef George creates a new ingredient formula for bread, which academic skill is he NOT utilizing?

a)

Math

b)

Science

c)

Reading

d)

History

19.

Which skill is essential in preventing food-borne illnesses in customers?

a)

Food preparation skills

b)

Food sanitation skills

c)

Knife skills

d)

Time management skills

20.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of teamwork?

a)

Improves communication skills

b)

Detects problems faster

c)

Generates fewer ideas to solve problems

d)

Provides exposure to different points of view

21.

The act of enjoying a meal in a social setting describes which of the following terms?

a)

Eating

b)

Waiting

c)

Cooking

d)

Dining

22.

Which of the following is NOT true of a waiter or waitresses’ duties?

a)

Takes guests to their tables

b)

Serves guests’ food when ready

c)

Handle table reservations

d)

Take drink orders

23.

Which type of restaurant typically uses pre-packaged or pre-wrapped food to ensure efficient cleanup?

a)

Formal dining

b)

Quick service

c)

Casual

d)

Family style

24.

Which type of uniform ensures employees look professional?

a)

Black slacks and a white shirt

b)

Miniskirt and a black shirt

c)

Blue jeans and a tank top

d)

Sweatpants and hoodie

25.

Promotional materials, such as free birthday desserts, are meant to do which of the following?

a)

Give away old food

b)

Improve customer satisfaction

c)

Stop customers from complaining

d)

Trick customers into buying more food

26.

Which part of a restaurant is NOT typically seen by the public?

a)

Break room

b)

Changing area

c)

Kitchen

d)

All of these

27.

The organization of the brigade systems is NOT based on which of the following?

a)

Type of guests

b)

Menu

c)

Type of establishment

d)

Available equipment

28.

The duty of overseeing the general management of the kitchen falls to which of the following kitchen employees?

a)

Sous chef

b)

Line cook

c)

Food preparation assistant

d)

Executive Chef

29.

Which of the following attire policies is NOT true for back-of-the-house staff?

a)

Always cover tattoos

b)

Always wear a hair restraint

c)

Always wear close-toed shoes

d)

Never wear hand jewelry

30.

Who created the classical brigade system in the early 1900s?

a)

Martha Stewart

b)

Georges Escoffier

c)

Julia Child

d)

Gordon Ramsay