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Hospitality and Catering Vocab

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An accident form is (a)  

Choose from the below words
A document that records customer pr
A legal document that must be compl
A form used to order food in a rest
A document for employee performance
2.

What is accommodation?

a)

A place which offers customers a place to sleep

b)

A type of food served in restaurants

c)

A document for recording accidents

d)

A training program for employees

3.

What are accompaniments?

a)

Main courses in a meal

b)

Side dishes, for example chips and tartare sauce with fried fish

c)

Beverages served with meals

d)

Desserts served after the main course

4.

What are allergens?

a)

Foods that can cause extreme reactions if eaten

b)

Foods that are high in calories

c)

Foods that are low in nutrients

d)

Foods that are commonly served in restaurants

5.

What is an allergic reaction?

a)

A positive response to a new food

b)

How the body responds when an allergen has been eaten

c)

A method of cooking food

d)

A type of food preservation

6.

What is anaphylaxis?

a)

A mild reaction to eating an allergen

b)

A severe reaction to eating an allergen that can lead to death

c)

A type of food allergy that causes sneezing

d)

A common cold symptom

7.

What is an apprenticeship?

a)

A full-time job with no training

b)

On the job training, often with days spent in college learning theory

c)

A type of food service

d)

A method of cooking

8.

What does "back of house" refer to?

a)

The front area of a restaurant where customers dine

b)

The employees that manage the behind-the-scene areas of a hospitality and catering provision

c)

The outdoor seating area of a restaurant

d)

The menu planning team

9.

What is a balanced diet?

a)

Food eaten over a period which contains the right amount of nutrients

b)

A diet that excludes all fats

c)

A diet that includes only fruits and vegetables

d)

A diet that focuses on high protein intake

10.

What are basic costs in hospitality and catering?

a)

Money spent on luxury items

b)

Money spent to run a hospitality and/or catering provision, including labour, overheads, materials, and ingredients

c)

Money spent on advertising only

d)

Money spent on customer entertainment

11.

What is broadcasting media?

a)

Print advertisements for hospitality and/or catering businesses

b)

Television, radio, and online ads for hospitality and/or catering businesses

c)

Flyers distributed in local areas

d)

Word-of-mouth marketing

12.

What are cashless systems?

a)

Payment by cash only

b)

Payment by mobile apps or contactless cards

c)

Payment by checks only

d)

Payment by bartering goods

13.

Who is a client in the context of hospitality and catering?

a)

A person who has a long-term business relationship with a hospitality and/or catering provision such as a supplier

b)

A customer who dines at a restaurant

c)

An employee working in a restaurant

d)

A person who provides cleaning services

14.

What is a commercial business in the context of hospitality and catering?

a)

A business that aims to make a profit from its services

b)

A non-profit organization

c)

A government-run facility

d)

A volunteer-based service

15.

What is an example of a commercial non-residential provision?

a)

Hotel

b)

Café

c)

Youth hostel

d)

IT technician

16.

What is a commis chef?

a)

A person who pays for services in a hospitality provision

b)

A trainee chef learning different skills in all areas of the kitchen

c)

A person who sets the level and standards of service

d)

A person who has had specialist training to carry out their role

17.

What does COSHH stand for?

a)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

b)

Control of Substances Harmful to Health

c)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Humans

d)

Control of Substances Harmful to Humans

18.

What is cross-contamination?

a)

The transfer of food poisoning bacteria from one food or area to another

b)

The transfer of food from one area to another

c)

The transfer of bacteria from one person to another

d)

The transfer of food from one person to another

19.

What is an example of a demographic group in hospitality?

a)

IT technicians

b)

Trainee chefs

c)

Students staying in a youth hostel

d)

Cleaning staff

20.

What is dietary fibre also known as?

a)

Non-starch polysaccharide

b)

Non-starch polyunsaturated

c)

Non-starch polycarbonate

d)

Non-starch polyphenol

21.

What do digital systems allow?

a)

Online booking and ordering

b)

Online learning and teaching

c)

Online gaming and streaming

d)

Online shopping and delivery

22.

What does "Dove-tailing" mean in the context of hospitality and catering?

a)

Completing several tasks in a logical order within a set time

b)

A set of rules about clothing and appearance in a place of work

c)

Using resources in a way which doesn't harm the planet

d)

A list of all equipment needed to prepare, cook, and serve a dish

23.

What is the role of an Environmental Health Officer (EHO)?

a)

Ensuring hospitality and/or catering provisions are operating in a safe and hygienic manner

b)

Leading the kitchen brigade and creating menus

c)

Managing the public areas of a hospitality provision

d)

Using stock efficiently to prevent waste

24.

What does "FIFO" stand for in the context of stock management?

a)

First in, first out

b)

Food in, food out

c)

First in, fast out

d)

Food in, fast out

25.

What is included in the Food Labelling Regulations?

a)

Information that must be shown on a food label

b)

Ensuring food is handled safely from field to fork

c)

Ensuring food is safe for human consumption

d)

Managing the public areas of a hospitality provision

26.

What is the purpose of the Food Safety Act?

a)

To ensure that food is safe for human consumption

b)

To ensure food is handled safely from field to fork

c)

To include information on a food label

d)

To manage the public areas of a hospitality provision

27.

What does "Gross profit" refer to?

a)

The total revenue generated by a business.

b)

The difference between how much a menu item costs to make and how much it sells for.

c)

The total expenses incurred by a business.

d)

The net profit after all expenses are deducted.

28.

What is the purpose of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)?

a)

To manage employee schedules.

b)

To ensure that food is safe to eat.

c)

To calculate gross profit.

d)

To maintain inventory lists.

29.

What does HASAWA (Health and Safety at Work Act) aim to ensure?

a)

The financial stability of a business.

b)

The safety of everyone in the workplace.

c)

The quality of food ingredients.

d)

The accuracy of inventory lists.

30.

What is "Holiday entitlement"?

a)

Paid days off given to an employee of a hospitality and/or catering provision.

b)

Unpaid leave granted to employees.

c)

A bonus given to employees during holidays.

d)

A mandatory training session for employees.

31.

What does "Hot holding" refer to?

a)

Keeping cold food at a safe temperature.

b)

Maintaining the temperature of hot food so that it remains safe to eat.

c)

Storing food in a refrigerator.

d)

Freezing food for long-term storage.

32.

Who is responsible for "Housekeeping" in a hospitality and/or catering provision?

a)

The executive chef.

b)

The personnel in charge of keeping all areas clean, hygienic, and in good repair.

c)

The inventory manager.

d)

The marketing team.

33.

What does a "Hygiene rating" indicate?

a)

The quality of the food ingredients.

b)

The level of hygiene in a hospitality and/or catering provision.

c)

The number of employees in a business.

d)

The financial performance of a business.

34.

What does "Inclusion" mean in the context of hospitality and catering services?

a)

The legal right for all customers and clients to receive equal services.

b)

The ability to digest certain foods without feeling ill.

c)

An up-to-date list of supplies and ingredients.

d)

The management of food preparation and cooking.

35.

What does "Intolerance" refer to in the context of food?

a)

The legal right for all customers to receive equal services.

b)

The inability to digest certain foods without feeling ill.

c)

An up-to-date list of supplies and ingredients.

d)

The management of food preparation and cooking.

36.

What is an "Inventory" in the context of hospitality and catering?

a)

A list of employees.

b)

A menu of food items.

c)

An up-to-date list of supplies and ingredients.

d)

A schedule of events.

37.

Who are part of the "Kitchen brigade"?

a)

The marketing team.

b)

The employees that manage the preparation and cooking of food.

c)

The housekeeping staff.

d)

The inventory managers.

38.

What are macronutrients?

a)

Nutrients needed in small amounts

b)

Nutrients needed in large amounts

c)

Nutrients that do not provide energy

d)

Nutrients that are only vitamins and minerals

39.

Who is responsible for greeting customers and managing waiting staff in a catering provision?

a)

Chef

b)

Waiter

c)

Maître d'hôtel

d)

Manager

40.

What is the role of management in a hospitality and/or catering provision?

a)

Cooking food

b)

Serving food

c)

Overall management of the provision

d)

Cleaning the premises

41.

What does the Manual Handling Operations Regulations law help prevent?

a)

Food poisoning

b)

Injuries from lifting or moving heavy items

c)

Financial losses

d)

Customer complaints

42.

What is a menu?

a)

A list of all food and drink available to the customer/client

b)

A list of all employees in a restaurant

c)

A list of all equipment in the kitchen

d)

A list of all suppliers for a restaurant

43.

What are micronutrients?

a)

Nutrients needed in large amounts

b)

Nutrients needed in small amounts

c)

Nutrients that provide energy

d)

Nutrients that are only proteins and fats

44.

What does "mise en place" refer to?

a)

Serving food

b)

Cleaning the kitchen

c)

Preparation for practical work prior to cooking and serving food

d)

Managing the restaurant

45.

What is net profit?

a)

The total revenue before costs

b)

The money left after all costs have been paid

c)

The total costs of running a business

d)

The money spent on ingredients

46.

What is an example of a non-commercial non-residential provision?

a)

A hotel

b)

Meals on wheels

c)

A care home

d)

A restaurant

47.

What is an example of a non-commercial residential provision?

a)

A prison

b)

A restaurant

c)

A care home

d)

A hotel

48.

What are non-visible symptoms of food-induced ill health?

a)

Symptoms that can be seen

b)

Symptoms that include nausea or a headache

c)

Symptoms that include a rash

d)

Symptoms that include a fever

49.

What does nutritional value refer to?

a)

The taste of a dish

b)

The total nutritional amount in a specific commodity or dish

c)

The cost of a dish

d)

The appearance of a dish

50.

What is the purpose of office software in hospitality?

a)

To manage customer orders

b)

To manage stock ordering and bills

c)

To create advertisements

d)

To control portion sizes

51.

What are organoleptic qualities?

a)

The cost of running a hospitality provision

b)

The sensory features of a dish

c)

The nutritional value of a dish

d)

The software used in offices

52.

What does overheads refer to in hospitality?

a)

The sensory features of a dish

b)

The cost of running a hospitality provision

c)

The nutritional value of a dish

d)

The software used in offices

53.

What is a pension?

a)

Money set aside for emergencies

b)

Money set aside by the employer and government for retirement

c)

Money used for daily expenses

d)

Money used for business investments

54.

What are personal attributes?

a)

Qualities that an employer looks for in a potential employee

b)

The cost of running a hospitality provision

c)

The sensory features of a dish

d)

The software used in offices

55.

What is personal safety in the workplace?

a)

Taking action to prevent injury to yourself in work

b)

The cost of running a hospitality provision

c)

The sensory features of a dish

d)

The software used in offices

56.

What is physical contamination in food?

a)

Food containing inedible objects such as metal or plastic

b)

Food with a high nutritional value

c)

Food with a pleasant aroma

d)

Food that is well-cooked

57.

What is portion control?

a)

The amount of food in a dish that gives the customer value for money

b)

The cost of running a hospitality provision

c)

The sensory features of a dish

d)

The software used in offices

58.

What is a Point of Sale (PoS) terminal used for?

a)

To manage stock ordering and bills

b)

To take orders, payments, and create stock inventories

c)

To create advertisements

d)

To control portion sizes

59.

What does Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPER) include?

a)

Information about the protective clothing and footwear that employers need to supply

b)

The cost of running a hospitality provision

c)

The sensory features of a dish

d)

The software used in offices

60.

What is printed media in hospitality?

a)

Paper advertisements for hospitality businesses

b)

The cost of running a hospitality provision

c)

The sensory features of a dish

d)

The software used in offices

61.

What does provision refer to in hospitality?

a)

A type of business offering hospitality and/or catering services

b)

The cost of running a hospitality provision

c)

The sensory features of a dish

d)

The software used in offices

62.

What does the term "Qualifications" refer to in the context of hospitality and catering?

a)

The disposal of waste products in an environmentally friendly way.

b)

Successful completion of courses related to hospitality and catering.

c)

A person responsible for greeting guests and taking bookings.

d)

A fixed amount of pay given to an employee.

63.

What are "Quality points" in the context of hospitality and catering?

a)

Awards given to hospitality and catering provisions.

b)

Organo-leptic checks carried out for ingredients and dishes during preparation, cooking, and serving.

c)

Dietary choices made for medical, cultural, or ethical reasons.

d)

A short-term work contract for busy periods.

64.

What is the role of a "Receptionist" in a commercial (residential) provision?

a)

Responsible for the disposal of waste products.

b)

Responsible for greeting guests and taking bookings and payments.

c)

Responsible for carrying out organo-leptic checks.

d)

Responsible for reporting accidents in the workplace.

65.

What does "Recycle" mean in the context of hospitality and catering?

a)

Using less of ingredients, disposable equipment, and gas.

b)

The disposal of waste products in an environmentally friendly way.

c)

A record of possible hazards and ways of preventing accidents.

d)

Dietary choices made for medical, cultural, or ethical reasons.

66.

What does "Remuneration" include in the context of hospitality and catering?

a)

Salary, holiday pay, and bonuses.

b)

Instructions for reporting accidents in the workplace.

c)

Dietary choices made for medical, cultural, or ethical reasons.

d)

A short-term work contract for busy periods.

67.

What is "RIDDOR" an acronym for?

a)

Report of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.

b)

Report of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.

c)

Report of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Operations Regulations.

d)

Report of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Requirements.

68.

What is a "Risk assessment" in the context of hospitality and catering?

a)

A record of possible hazards and ways of preventing accidents.

b)

A fixed amount of pay given to an employee.

c)

Dietary choices made for medical, cultural, or ethical reasons.

d)

A short-term work contract for busy periods.

69.

What does "SDN" stand for in the context of dietary needs?

a)

Special Dietary Needs.

b)

Specific Dietary Needs.

c)

Standard Dietary Needs.

d)

Seasonal Dietary Needs.

70.

What are seasonal ingredients?

a)

Ingredients that are available all year round

b)

Ingredients that are at their best during a specific season

c)

Ingredients that are imported from other countries

d)

Ingredients that are used in every dish

71.

What does sequencing refer to in a task?

a)

Working through a task in a random order

b)

Working through a task in a logical order

c)

Skipping steps in a task

d)

Completing a task without any order

72.

What is sickness pay?

a)

Money paid to an employee for working overtime

b)

Money paid to an employee when they are unable to work due to illness

c)

Money paid to an employee as a bonus

d)

Money paid to an employee for working on holidays

73.

What is the purpose of social media in hospitality and catering businesses?

a)

To advertise products

b)

To review hospitality and/or catering businesses

c)

To manage stock

d)

To pay employees

74.

What is stock control?

a)

Organising and using stock efficiently to prevent waste and over-ordering

b)

Keeping track of employee attendance

c)

Managing customer reviews

d)

Controlling the temperature of food

75.

What does sustainability involve?

a)

Using resources without any consideration of their origin

b)

Using resources with an awareness of how they were produced

c)

Using only non-recyclable products

d)

Using resources as quickly as possible

76.

What is temperature control in the context of food?

a)

Keeping food at room temperature

b)

Keeping food at the correct temperature to ensure it is safe to eat

c)

Heating food to the highest temperature possible

d)

Cooling food to the lowest temperature possible

77.

What is time management?

a)

An organised breakdown of tasks within a given time

b)

Completing tasks without any time constraints

c)

Delaying tasks until the last minute

d)

Ignoring the time required for tasks

78.

What does VAT stand for?

a)

Value-added Tax

b)

Variable-added Tax

c)

Value-assigned Tax

d)

Variable-assigned Tax

79.

What are visible symptoms in the context of food-induced ill health?

a)

Symptoms that cannot be seen

b)

Symptoms that can be seen, such as vomiting or a rash

c)

Symptoms that are only felt internally

d)

Symptoms that are always mild

80.

What is workflow in hospitality and catering?

a)

The layout of a hospitality and/or catering provision to make sure customers enjoy organised, efficient service

b)

The process of hiring new employees

c)

The method of preparing food

d)

The way customers place their orders