Use Food Preparation Equipment Flashcards

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What are the three main things to remember when handling a knife?

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Grip- tightly, with fingers curled against the heel
Fingers from free hand- curled and holding food in position
Blade- tip cuts small, centre slices and heel works larger cuts

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2
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Name three types of knives

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Chef’s knife
Paring knife
Boning knife

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3
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Where can knives be stored?

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Magnetic strip
Wood block
In a bag with a cover on the blade

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4
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How are knives sharpened?

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Stone- block

Honing steel

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What are the three areas which food preparation equipment is classified, and give on example of each?

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Utensils- knife
Mechanical- food processor
Fixed equipment- oven

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Name two methods which enable stock selection?

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FIFO- first in first out

Stock rotation labels

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Name some safe and hygienic practices when dealing with food

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Hand washing
Personal hygiene practices
Safe work practices- PPE

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What does Mise en place translate to?

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“Everything in its place”

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What are the things ensured during mise en place?

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Ensuring freshness of ingredients
Washing ingredients
Weighing ingredients
Cutting ingredients

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10
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List the aspects of a standard recipe card

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  • Name of recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Quantities
  • Equipment
  • Cooking methods
  • Preparation time
  • Garnishing
  • Presentation
  • Number of portions
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What does work flow management ensure?

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A smooth and efficient workflow, ensuring all people know their job allocation

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How do you prepare dry ingredinets?

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Ensure it is within the use by date
Ensure it is free of mould and weevils
Should be dry and undamaged

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13
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Name, provide measurements and name a food used for three precision cuts

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Chiffonade- shred, very fine, lettuce
Julienne- matchstick, 3mm x 3mm x 40mm, carrot
Mirepox- roughly cut, tomato for bruschetta

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14
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What are the standard cuts of meat?

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Rump
Blade
Sirloin

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What are the standard cuts of poultry?

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Breast
Wing
Thigh
Leg
Tenderloin
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16
Q

Name three environmentally friendly work practices

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Don’t turn on electrical appliances until required
Purchase reusable equipment (rubber baking sleeve instead of baking paper)
Reuse water and energy

17
Q

Name three waste minimisation techniques

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Purchase correct portion
Use effective storage practices- FIFO
Serve food as soon as cooked, or store correctly

18
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Name and define the two suitable cutting surfaces, are they good or bad?

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  • Yielding- wood or plastic board. Good

- Unyielding- glass, ceramic or marble. Bad blunts knife

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List four safe work practices when using a knife

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  • Always ensure the knife is sharp
  • Always cut away from yourself and curl the fingers of your free hand under to avoid cutting fingers
  • When cleaning knives, never leave them in a sink of water or areas where they may be hidden from view
  • Knives should be stored in an appropriate receptacle
20
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Name the colours chopping boards come in, and the respected item for each

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Red- raw meat
Blue- raw fish 
Yellow- raw poultry 
Green- fruit and vegetable
Brown- cooked meat
White- bakery and dairy
21
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Name a manual example of measuring, cutting and other equipment

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  • Scales
  • Peelers
  • Colnaders
22
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Name a mechanical example of fixed and non fixed appliances

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  • Oven

- Blender

23
Q

Name five categories of food and an example of each

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Dairy- cheese
Dry- wheat
Fruit- orange
Meat- steak
Poultur- chicken
24
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Name six procedures undertaken in mise en place

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  • Ordering ingredients
  • Correct selection of recipe
  • Selection of required ingredients
  • Weighing and measuring
  • Selection and preparation of equipment
  • Preparation of ingredients
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Why is time and task management essential?
Ensures each activity is done efficiently. leading to quick service, positive feedback, high staff morale and increased customer base, hence profits
26
Name the four main features of an effective workflow
- Logical sequence - Organisation - Time constraints - Cooperation
27
Name the six effects of poor workflow on customers, colleagues and the business
- Disorganised kitchen - Low worker morale - Low rates of teamwork, leading to colleague conflict - Dissatisfied customer - Decreased customer base - Decreased income- waste of money spent on food and staff
28
How would you prepare dairy?
- Check the use-by or best-before date - Pleasant aroma, flavour, and colour - Usually measured electronically
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How would you prepare fruit?
- Should have no bruising, blemishes, decay or insect damage - Good colour, size and shape and have a fresh appearance - Always wash and chop if required
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How would you prepare poultury?
- Pork flesh should be pale pink and firm with a small rind and white fat that isn’t excessive - Poultry should have a white skin that isn’t sticky and firm flesh - Chop in required peices
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List the equipment used to weigh dry ingredients | What scale is it measured in?
- Scales - Measuring cups - Measuring spoons Kilograms, grams etc
32
List the equipment used to weigh wet ingredients
- Measuring jug | Litres, millilitres
33
How may one create and change measurements on standard recipe cards?
Divide or multiply the quantity
34
Name two environmentally friendly work practices
- Sensor lights | - Compost system
35
Name two waste minimisation techniques
- Regular stock take | - Order in bulk