WorksheetsYear 7 Food & Hospitality Quiz – With Answers
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the safe temperature range for storing cold food?
5°C or below
10°C or below
15°C or below
0°C or below
Name one way bacteria can spread from raw meat to other foods.
Cross-contamination through utensils, cutting boards, or hands
Storing raw meat in the freezer
Cooking meat thoroughly
Washing meat with hot water
Why should you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds before cooking?
To remove bacteria and prevent contamination
To make your hands smell nice
To cool down your hands
To dry your hands quickly
Which type of cutting board is best for raw meat—wood or plastic—and why?
Plastic, as it is easier to clean and sanitize
Wood, as it absorbs bacteria
Wood, because it is softer on knives
Plastic, because it is more decorative
What does the “danger zone” refer to in food safety?
Temperatures between 5°C and 60°C where bacteria grow quickly
A place in the kitchen where knives are stored
The area near the stove where burns are likely
A section of the refrigerator for raw meat
6. Sushi is a traditional dish from which country?
Japan
China
Thailand
South Korea
Name one spice commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Turmeric
Basil
Oregano
Rosemary
Which country is famous for dishes such as paella and churros?
Spain
Italy
Mexico
France
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
Lentils
Potatoes
Rice
What should you do first when you enter the kitchen before starting food preparation?
Wash your hands
Turn on the oven
Open the refrigerator
Start chopping vegetables
Why should you always read the recipe before starting to cook?
To understand the steps and prepare ingredients/equipment
To make the food cook faster
To avoid washing dishes
To impress your friends
What is the correct way to pass a knife to someone else?
Place it on the bench for them to pick up or hand it handle-first
Hand it blade-first to the other person
Toss it gently to the other person
Hold it by the blade and offer the sharp end
When measuring flour, why is it important to level off the cup?
For accurate measurement
To make the flour look neat
To add extra air to the flour
To make cleaning easier
Why should pan handles be turned inward when cooking on the stovetop?
To prevent them being knocked over
To cook food faster
To keep the handles cool
To make the pan look neat
What is the difference between a chef’s knife and a paring knife?
Chef’s knife is larger for general use; paring knife is small for detailed work
Chef’s knife is only used for bread; paring knife is for meat
Chef’s knife is smaller than a paring knife
Paring knife is used for chopping large vegetables
Which kitchen tool is used to remove the outer skin of vegetables like carrots?
Peeler
Grater
Whisk
Tongs
Name the piece of equipment used to blend soup until it's smooth without removing it from the pot.
Blender (or immersion blender/stick blender)
Whisk
Colander
Grater
What does an oven thermometer do?
Measures the actual internal temperature of the oven
Cools down the oven quickly
Times how long food has been cooking
Adds flavor to baked goods
Which piece of equipment is best for draining cooked pasta?
Colander
Saucepan
Whisk
Measuring Cup
