WorksheetsHandling and Serving Techniques
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
1. Which hand should generally carry plates when serving?
right hand
left hand
both hands
either hand
2.When serving beverages, the server should serve from the:
right hand
left hand
both hands
either hands
3. To maintain sanitation, servers should handle glasses by the:
rim
middle
base or stem
any part
4. Clearing used plates should always be done from the:
A. Left side of the guest
B. Right side of the guest
C. Front side of the guest
D. Any side that is nearest
5.Which of the following shows proper etiquette when serving?
A. Serving from behind the guest
B. Interrupting the guest while talking
C. Placing plates forcefully on the table
D. Serving with grace and minimal disturbance
6.When serving multiple plates, servers should:
A. Hold them by the rim or bottom only
B. Stack them high for faster service
C. Hold them against the chest
D. Balance them with one hand only
7.A guest accidentally drops their spoon on the floor. The server should:
A. Pick it up quickly and wipe it
B. Give it back to the guest immediately
C. Replace it with a clean spoon at once
D. Ignore it since the guest can manage
While serving, the guest is still talking. The server should:
A. Interrupt to place the food quickly
B. Wait patiently and serve when the guest pauses
C. Place the plate loudly to get attention
D. Leave and not return
9. Which of the following is the MOST important reason for proper food handling?
A. Sanitation and safety
B. Speed of service
C. Comfort of the customer
D. Saving plates
10. A guest is left-handed and finds it hard to reach their drink. What should the server do?
A. Leave the drink where it is since the guest can adjust.
B. Politely move the drink to the guest’s left side for easier access.
C. Offer to pour the drink into a new glass and place it in the middle.
D. Suggest that the guest use their right hand instead.
