Everything Flashcards
How to make pastry that is suitable for vegetarians?
Use wholemeal flour and low fat margarine
When should food’s temperature be checked?
After/during preparing
List some small equipment.
Cutlery, knives, utentils.
How should food be stored?
- All food sealed or covered because it prevents contamination - Have a use by date - Be stored according to manufacturer’s instructions
What is stock rotation?
Where you have old food at the front and new food at the back so old food can be used up, prevents food wastage.
What do you do if someone injured themselves?
Wash and dry then apply blue plaster. Apply pressure and lift above heart if continue bleeding. Log it in a book.
What temperature does food need to be reheated at?
72’C
How to work out selling price in a restaurant?
- Cost of ingredients - Bills - Staff wages - Profit - Competition
Why is portion control important?
Costs low, make profit, prevent waste, help with planning and customer satisfaction
What are the advantages of counter service?
It is quick and cheap
What are the disadvantages of fast food?
There are queues and the food is sometimes cold
What are the advantages of travel service?
You gt food while you travel and it’s convenient
What are head chefs?
They’re in charge of the whole kitchen
What happens to bacteria when food is chilled?
The rate of bacterial growth slows
What is the advantage of gueridon service?
Entertainment
What should you look for when food has been delivered?
See if it is the correct temperature and if there is damage on the packaging, if there was then you have to send it back
What are the disadvantages of counter service?
There are queues and no pesentation
What are the disadvantages of vending service?
There are limited choice and it is quite expensive
What temperature must food be cooked at?
72’C or above to kill bacteria
What temperature should a freezer be at?
-18’C
What are the advantages of convenience food?
- Cheaper - Saves time - Easy to make - Less mess - Easy to store - Less skills needed - Less waste - Few air miles - Consistent quality - Buy in bulk
What are the advantages of canteen service?
It is cheap and quick
What are the disadvantages for plated service?
It is sometimes cold and you have to wait for it
How to prevent food wastage?
Store food correctly, handle food correctly, prepare correct amount, use cut off for soup, accurate portion control, recyclable containers, recycle food waste and reuse containers
How to get accurate portion control?
Using individual dishes, scoops, use cutting lines, weigh foods and counting items
What are the disadvantages of convenience food?
- Not fresh - May contain artifical flavouring - Processed = not natural - Lots of salt and sugar - Harmful to environment = packaging - Once open you need to use - Less healthy - Not homemade - Not supporting local community
What are second chefs (second)?
In charge of food production
What is it called when you leave cooked food out?
Hot holding
What are the disadvantages of buffet food?
The hygiene from leaving it out so long and there is no presentation
Coulis?
Sauce made out of vegetable or fruit puree
What is HACCP?
It is a risk assessment
Can you put hot food straight in the fridge?
No, it has to be left for ninety minutes before being put in the fridge
What are the advantages of buffet service?
You can choose your own amount and there are a large selection to choose from
Roux?
Mixture of fat and flour to make a sauce
What are the advantages for waited service?
You choose what you want and quality food
What are the disadvantages of canteen service?
Slow queues and limited selection
What is the assistant chef?
Helps in all areas of the kitchen
What is convenience food?
Where food is already been made for you. Readymade. Preprepared.
Reduce?
When a sauce is heated and makes it thicker
What are the benefits of seasonal workers?
- Works in busy times - Full or part time - Many locals know the establishment - Flexible hours - Cheaper to employ
What are the safety rules in a kitchen?
- Grease free handles - Appropriate size knife - Store knives in a block/drawer - Keep knives sharp - Carry knives by the handle and blade downwards - Never catch a knife
What is a vegetables knife used for?
Small knife for cutting small bits of food
What is a cooks knife used for?
Knife for chopping
What temperature must chilled or cold food be stored at?
5’C
What are kitchen porters?
They clean up after chefs, do the washing and carry foods to and from the storeroom
What are the advantages of fast food?
It’s quick and cheap
What happens to bacteria in the danger zone?
It doubles every twenty minutes
How many times does the fridge temperature need to be checked?
Twice a day
List some big equipment.
Bratt Pan, oven, blender.
How long can cooked food be served for?
Two hours after cooking
How long can chilled food be served up for after preparation?
Four hours
What is a palette knife used for?
Spreading cream, icing and cake fillings, and to smooth toppings for baked dishes (such as polenta or mashed potato). A palette knife is thin enough to slide under cooked cakes, biscuits or pastry cases when you want to turn or lift them.
What happens when food goes past its use-by-date?
Enough bacteria may multiply to cause food poisoning. It is illegal to sell food after the date.
Hiow to make food look appetising?
Consistency, texture, colour, plates, portion control, temp, garnish, decoration and food stacking
What is flambeing?
Flames food in alcohol. Usually follows shallow frying
What temperature does bacteria not grow?
-18’C (in the freezer)
What are the disadvantages of travel service?
It is quite epensive and bad quality
What are the disadvantages of gueridon service?
It is exensive, not local and a long waiting time
Garnish?
Decoration to accompany food
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard, analysis, critical, control, point
What are the disadvantages with waited service?
It’s expensive and there’s no presentation
What temperature must cooked food be stored at?
63’C
What is important for a waiter?
- Knowledge of menu - Prompt - Happy/helpful - Calm - Confident - Good comminication - Trained - Organised - Hygiene = presentable, hair tied back - Enthusiastic - Good dealing with customers - Polite = customer service
What are the advantages for plated service?
It is a resonable price and it’s ready to eat/already presentated
What is portion control?
Having the correct amounht of food to suit a specific target market
What are the health risks of obesity?
High cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and breathing problems
What is a boning knife used for?
Removing bones from meat
What temperature is the danger zone for bacteria?
5 - 63’C
What are the advantages of vending service?
Convenient and quick
