Food Service Flashcards
Enlisted members receiving the portion of per diem are authorized to use the dining facility…
As cash-paying customers
Who may authorize permanent party officers to eat in the enlisted dining facilities?
Installation commander
What are the 2 types of Department of Defense(DOD) meal rates?
Discount and standard
Which meal type service has a set meal rate plus the operational charge?
A la crate
Who can allow off-base civilians, noncombatant evacuees, and family members evacuated from other DOD installations to eat in the base dining facilities during emergencies?
Installation commanders
If it is NOT feasible to obtain signatures in the base dining facilities during emergencies, who certifies the number of meals furnished?
Mission support Group Commander(MSG)
How many days worth of emergency rations (meals ready to eat [MRE]) are authorized units allowed to purchase?
2
What is the key to a successful food service operation?
Properly trained and effective supervisors
What is one of the biggest problems facing managers in food service facilities?
Communication
What should shift leaders accomplish to start their day?
Complete AF Form 977, Food Facility Evaluation
Who does NOT utilize the production log?
Prime vendor(PV) Representative
At least how many weeks in advance of the menu date does storeroom personnel review a production log?
1
The operational advantages of the cyclic menu in menu planning include…
Providing flexibility in menu planning
Which is NOT a criterion for which managers can change core menu components?
Adjust stock levels to take advantage of vendor seasonal sales
A good menu is…
Practical and acceptable
According to the minimum meal standards, which is appropriate to serve on a night menu?
Fresh made entrees from that day’s main line lunch menu
According to the preface to the World Wide Menu (WWM), what is mandatory for omelets and scrambled eggs?
Use liquid-style reduced cholesterol eggs
Which meal menu can be changed to support the corresponding holiday?
4th of July
When planning special events, what should you look for?
Whether this event is in conflict with another event
What is the goal of the flight menu program?
To provide nutritious meals that are attractively packaged
How many large menus are offered for flight meals according to the WWM preface?
9
During a long flight, for which meal can you serve a sandwich meal?
The first meal
Within how many hours after being issued must a sandwich meal be consumed?
4
When is a high-protein, low residue meal NOT available to aircrews?
For post-flight meals if the flight is resumed within 48 hours
The expanded flight kitchen is designed to serve meals for personnel…
Working on the flight line
What are the benefits of progressive cooking?
Improves use of food, time, and personnel
What is a good tip to remember when applying progressive cooking?
Prepare all the food items as quickly as possible
When producing large quantities of food, what is the most important management device?
Waste control
Into what 3 groups are food borne illnesses divided?
Natural or chemical poisons, food borne intoxication, and food borne infection
How many hours does the onset, of food intoxication (food poisoning) illness occur?
2-4 hours
Symptoms of food infection usually occurs how quickly?
6-24 hours
What is NOT the proper way to thaw frozen foods?
At room temperature for no more then 6 hours
What factor is controlled under the principles of HACCP guidelines?
Food borne illness risk
What does the record keeping system in a HACCP document?
That an ongoing, effective system is in place
Who is the responsible person that initials the delivery ticket to acknowledge the changes is subsistence has been added or deleted?
Storeroom personnel
At what temperature must fresh meats and poultry be stored?
32-36 Degrees F
At what temperature must must fresh fruits and vegetables be stored?
40-45 Degrees F