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Skills of a Chef

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for the unused part of a plate?

a)

Blank space

b)

Negative space

c)

White space

d)

Leftover space

2.

The 5 principles of plating include temperature, texture, sauce, and... (check both remaining answers):

a)

Height

b)

Number

c)

Color

d)

Shape

3.

What is the term for a knife cut that produces thin, matchstick-like strips?

a)

Bias

b)

Brunoise

c)

Chiffonade

d)

Julienne

4.

What is the term for a knife cut that produces cubes with approximately 1/8" sides?

a)

Bias

b)

Brunoise

c)

Chiffonade

d)

Julienne

5.

What is the term for a knife cut that produces thin diagonal slices?

a)

Bias

b)

Brunoise

c)

Chiffonade

d)

Julienne

6.

What is the term for a knife cut that produces thinly sliced ribbons of a leafy vegetable or herb?

a)

Bias

b)

Brunoise

c)

Chiffonade

d)

Julienne

7.

This knife is the most common in the kitchen, and can be slicing, chopping, dicing, etc.

a)

Chef's knife

b)

Paring knife

c)

Santoku knife

d)

Serrated knife

8.

This knife, which can also be used like a Chef's knife, has ridges along the blade to prevent foods from sticking to it.

a)

Chef's knife

b)

Paring knife

c)

Santoku knife

d)

Serrated knife

9.

This knife is commonly used in peeling the skin off of fruits or vegetables, and for other intricate knife cuts needing precision.

a)

Chef's knife

b)

Paring knife

c)

Santoku knife

d)

Serrated knife

10.

This knife is used in a sawing motion, meant to help cut through soft foods that can be easily crushed by other knives.

a)

Chef's knife

b)

Paring knife

c)

Santoku knife

d)

Serrated knife

11.

A method of cooking food with a dry heat source directly underneath it.

(a)  

12.

A method of cooking food with dry heat in an enclosed environment (usually an oven).

(a)  

13.

A method of cooking food with a dry heat source directly above it.

(a)  

14.

A method of cooking small pieces of food in a pan on high heat in a relatively small amount of oil or fat.

(a)  

15.

A method of cooking food by completely submerging it into hot fat or oil.

a)

Sauté

b)

Pan Fry

c)

Deep Fry

d)

Air Fry

16.

A method of cooking food by submerging it into a water-based liquid that has reached 212 degrees.

(a)  

17.

A method of gently cooking food in a water-based liquid that is well below its boiling point.

(a)  

18.

These two ingredients are combined to create a roux.

(Check both answers)

a)

Flour

b)

Water

c)

Fat

d)

Milk

19.

These two ingredients are combined to create a slurry.

(Check both answers)

a)

Flour

b)

Water

c)

Cornstarch

d)

Fat

20.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic tastes?

a)

Salty

b)

Spicy

c)

Sweet

d)

Bitter

e)

Sour

21.

Which of the following words best describes the taste "umami"?

a)

Salty

b)

Sour

c)

Savory

d)

Spicy

22.

What does the term mise en place mean?

a)

Maintaining safety in the kitchen

b)

Arranging a plate of food

c)

Reading a recipe

d)

Getting everything in order before you begin cooking

23.

What is the purpose of salt in a recipe?

a)

To provide salty flavor

b)

To enhance other flavors

c)

To balance out pepper

24.

What is the term for cooking the sugars on the outer surface of a food, resulting in changes to color, texture, and flavor?

a)

Browning

b)

Searing

c)

Caramelizing

d)

Charring

25.

What is the purpose of a sauce on a plate?

a)

Provides color

b)

Provides flavor

c)

Provides moisture

d)

All of the above