Large Equipment

Question 1

What are the 3 types of ovens?

Answer 1

• Conventional
• Combination
• Microwave

Question 2

What are conventional ovens?

Answer 2

Gas and electric

Question 3

What are advantages and disadvantages of a gas oven?

Answer 3

• less sustainable (fossil fuels)
• can take longer to preheat
• shelf position determines hot and cold spots for even cooking

Question 4

What are advantages and disadvantages of a gas oven?

Answer 4

• less sustainable (fossil fuels)
• can take longer to preheat
• shelf position determines hot and cold spots for even cooking

Question 5

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an electric oven?

Answer 5

• more sustainable
• faster preheat
• can be fan assisted for even heat distribution
• faster cooking time

Question 6

What are the 3 combination oven settings?

Answer 6

• Steam (100 degrees)
• Roast (100-250 degrees)
• Bake (100-250 degrees)

Question 7

How do you clean a food processor safely?

Answer 7

Turning it off and removing the plug then detach bowl with lid and blade and wash with clean, hot soapy water and rinse and dry well then wipe down the base unit with a clean, damp cloth and once dry reassemble to be ready to use

Question 8

Why do we slightly open the door with a combo oven on steam mode?

Answer 8

So the steam doesn’t burn and is realised safety

Question 9

What is a convental oven?

Answer 9

• ideal for baking, roasting and braising
• limited functions
• costs are lower to buy
• generally suitable for most kitchens
• hob/ oven has duel use and space

Question 10

What is a combination oven?

Answer 10

• multiple functions (labour saving)
• expensive to buy
• not ideal for all kitchens
• space free standing oven only

Question 11

What is a gravity slicer?

Answer 11

The plate is slightly inclined and the product automatically slides toward the blade
(Age restriction of 18 to use and clean the machine)

Question 12

What are the 3 types of hobs?

Answer 12

• induction
• solid top
• open range

Question 13

What is an induction hob?

Answer 13

• only heats when in contact with metal equipment
• easy to wipe clean after use

Question 14

What is a solid gas hob?

Answer 14

• operates on the rule that equipment used can be placed anywhere on the hot surface
• effective but not easy to operate
• isn’t easy to clean when hot
• time consuming with heating up
• fuel efficiency is poor
• all metals can be used

Question 15

What is an open range hob?

Answer 15

• metal equipment only
• heat source isn’t efficient
• diffuser to clean spillages
• heat is adjustable to allow liquids to boil, simmer and poach

Question 16

What is an electric hob?

Answer 16

• easy to clean
• not as powerful as gas or induction
• heat is difficult to adjust between boiling and simmering

Question 17

What is a grill?

Answer 17

• heat source is difficult to adjust
• after the initial browning and sealing food should be moved to cooler parts to finish cooking

Question 18

What is an atmospheric steamer?

Answer 18

• often used in schools
• ideal for cooking large quantities of food
• fast and very little flavour lost
• has to allow steam to escape before unloading and opening

Question 19

What is a high pressure steamer?

Answer 19

• ideal for cooking small amounts quickly
• caution should be used when opening, wait until the pressure gauge has returned to 0 before opening

Question 20

What is a deep fat fryer?

Answer 20

• varying in size
• never leave unattended
• smaller amounts of food

Question 21

How do you safely lift a heavy drum of cooking oil from the floor to fill a fryer?

Answer 21

Manual handling
- bend knees, keep back straight
- lift the drum to waist height, support base with free hand and keep the drum as close to the body as possible
- pour carefully to not cause spillages