WorksheetsYear 8 Daily Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is mise en place?
It means ‘everything in its place’ – preparing ingredients and equipment before cooking.
It is a French dessert made with eggs and sugar.
It refers to a type of kitchen knife.
It means cooking food over an open flame.
Why is it important to use the correct chopping technique?
To ensure even cooking, prevent accidents, and maintain food quality.
To make the food taste sweeter.
To use more kitchen utensils.
To cook food faster without preparation.
What is the bridge hold used for?
To safely cut food in half by keeping fingers away from the knife blade.
To measure the thickness of food.
To stir ingredients together.
To season food with spices.
What is the claw grip?
A technique where fingers are curled under to hold food securely while chopping.
A method of holding a knife with the thumb on the blade.
A way to slice bread using only the fingertips.
A grip used for peeling fruits with a spoon.
Why should chopping boards be colour-coded?
To prevent cross-contamination between raw meat, vegetables, and cooked foods.
To make the kitchen look more colourful.
To help identify the chef's favourite colour.
To make cleaning easier.
What should you do if a knife falls off the bench?
Step back and let it fall – never try to catch it.
Quickly grab it before it hits the ground.
Kick it away with your foot.
Call someone else to pick it up for you.
How should knives be cleaned?
By hand, immediately after use, with the blade facing away from you.
In the dishwasher with other utensils.
By soaking in water overnight.
By wiping with a dirty cloth.
What is the safest way to carry a knife in a kitchen?
Hold it by the handle, blade pointing down and to your side, while warning others you’re moving.
Hold it by the blade, with the handle pointing up.
Carry it flat on your palm, blade facing up.
Tuck it into your apron pocket.
Name two pieces of safety equipment used in school kitchens.
First aid kit and fire blanket.
Oven mitts and mixing bowls.
Apron and chopping board.
Dish soap and sponge.
What should you do if there is a small oil fire in a pan?
Turn off the heat and cover it with a lid or fire blanket – never use water.
Pour water over the fire to cool it down.
Move the pan to the sink and run cold water.
Sprinkle sugar on the fire to extinguish it.
Why is menu planning important in hospitality?
It ensures balanced meals, cost control, and efficient food preparation.
It increases the number of dishes served without considering costs.
It allows chefs to ignore customer preferences.
It makes food preparation more time-consuming.
What is one factor to consider when planning an event menu?
Dietary requirements, budget, theme, or available equipment.
The color of the invitations.
The type of chairs used.
The length of the speeches.
What are the main stages of event planning in hospitality?
Concept development, budgeting, organisation, execution, and evaluation.
Venue selection, catering, entertainment, guest list, and decoration.
Marketing, ticket sales, sponsorship, security, and clean-up.
Menu planning, staff training, guest registration, awards ceremony, and feedback collection.
Who is responsible for maintaining food safety in a hospitality venue?
All staff members, but the head chef or manager has overall responsibility.
Only the kitchen staff are responsible.
Only the cleaning staff are responsible.
Only the customers are responsible.
What is a front-of-house role?
Customer service roles such as waitstaff, hosts, or baristas.
Kitchen staff such as chefs and dishwashers.
Maintenance staff responsible for building repairs.
Warehouse workers handling inventory.
What is a back-of-house role?
Kitchen-based roles like chefs, dishwashers, and kitchen assistants.
Front desk staff who greet customers.
Waiters and waitresses serving food to guests.
Managers overseeing customer service operations.
Why is teamwork important in hospitality?
Because efficient service relies on communication and cooperation between all staff.
Because it reduces the need for customer feedback.
Because it allows staff to work independently without supervision.
Because it eliminates the need for training new employees.
What is portion control?
Serving the correct amount of food to manage cost, reduce waste, and ensure consistency.
Cooking food at a high temperature to enhance flavor.
Using only organic ingredients in meal preparation.
Serving food in decorative containers to improve presentation.
What should you do before handling food?
Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds.
Wipe your hands on your clothes.
Rinse your hands quickly with cold water.
Put on gloves without washing your hands.
Why is reflection important after an event?
It helps identify successes, challenges, and areas for improvement for future events.
It allows participants to relive the event for entertainment purposes only.
It is required to fill out paperwork for the event.
It helps to forget about the event quickly.
