WorksheetsMise En Place Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does the term “mise en place” mean?
Mise en place means 'everything in its place.'
Mise en place means 'cook at high heat.'
Mise en place means 'add salt to taste.'
Mise en place means 'serve immediately.'
Setting out what you need ahead of time is an important step when preparing food.
Yes, it helps with organization and efficiency.
No, it is not necessary when cooking.
It makes cooking more difficult.
It is only needed for baking.
What is the recipe being prepared in the picture below?
Basic Vinaigrette
Chocolate Cake
Caesar Salad Dressing
Hollandaise Sauce
What equipment and utensils are being used in the picture?
Mixing bowl, cutting board, tasting spoons, whisk
Saucepan, grater, rolling pin, ladle
Frying pan, spatula, measuring jug, sieve
Blender, peeler, colander, tongs
List the ingredients needed:
Vinegar, Olive Oil, Dijon Mustard, Honey, Salt & Pepper
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic
Soy Sauce, Ginger, Sesame Oil, Brown Sugar, Chili Flakes
Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Relish, Onion Powder, Paprika
Which of the 5 steps are a part of mise en place?
1. Get Recipe 2. Gather all equipment & utensils needed. 3. Weigh and portion all ingredients needed to execute recipe.
1. Preheat the oven 2. Set the table 3. Serve the dish
1. Clean the kitchen 2. Wash the dishes 3. Store leftovers
1. Decorate the plate 2. Take a photo 3. Post on social media
Having the “Finished Product” materials set out would help to save time by:
making everything easily accessible and ready to use.
creating more work for the team.
causing confusion about what is needed.
delaying the start of the project.
Chefs use mise en place because:
it helps them organize and prepare ingredients before cooking
it makes the food taste better without any preparation
it allows them to cook without any recipes
it is a traditional way to serve food
How might one use mise en place in their everyday life?
By organizing and preparing all necessary items before starting a task
By leaving everything until the last minute
By working without any plan or preparation
By randomly choosing what to do next
The image below is not an example of mise en place because:
the ingredients are organized and prepared in advance
the ingredients are measured and arranged neatly
the cooking tools are set up and ready to use
the workspace is NOT clean and orderly
Which of the following is necessary to prepare a meal after finding or writing a recipe?
Write the mise en place necessary to prepare the meal.
Serve the meal immediately without preparation.
Skip reading the recipe instructions.
Only gather ingredients after cooking.
What are the 4 MAIN parts of a recipe?
Pictures, Title, Yield, Equipment
Times, Temperature, Instructions, Tools
Measurements, Temperatures, Instructions, Ingredients
Measurements, Yield, Ingredients, Instructions
What does the term "Yield" mean?
Amount
Quantity
Stopping for on-coming traffic.
Amount or Quantity
The following is used to measure what? Choose all that apply.
flour
water
oil
milk
The following is a picture of what?
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Shovels
Mixing Bowls
What does "Prep Time" in a recipe indicate?
The time it takes to cook the dish.
The time needed to gather ingredients.
The time needed to prepare ingredients before cooking.
The total time from start to finish.
What should you do if you don't have an ingredient listed in a recipe?
Skip the recipe.
Substitute with a similar ingredient or find an alternative
Double the amount of another ingredient
Ignore it
What is a "Standardized Recipe"?
A recipe with bland flavors for nutritional value and high food production
A recipe that has been tested and tailored to a specific foodservice operation to ensure consistency & quality
An Old School Recipe
A Home-Made recipe from "scratch"
Why might a recipe need to be "converted" or "scaled"?
For dietary needs or to meet nutritional guidelines
To adjust # of servings or serving sizes
To save money and upcharge customers
To provide cost control and quality assurance
