SWA Culinary Arts Final Study Guide - Questions and Answers Which of the following BEST describes what must occur before foods can be stored in a
... [Show More] refrigerator? They must be cooled, wrapped in plastic or put into clean containers, and labeled. A meat grinder used to grind beef must be washed before it can be used to grind turkey. True Approximately how many young workers are injured on the job each year in the United States? 5,000 In Texas, all CFM candidates must take a course prior to becoming licensed. False The process of sanitation removes all harmful pathogens from a surface. False In what country might you find dog or cat on the menu? China The food service industry has benefited from all the following EXCEPT The demand for eco-friendly food Food allergies can be life-threatening. True The cook who is second-in-command in the kitchen is called the Sous Chef A chef's salary can vary widely depending on the restaurant and its location. True It is possible to become a host or hostess right out of high school. True The term "salary" refers to the amount of money made In a year All the following are advantages of being a prep cook EXCEPT the ability to work less than a line cook while making more money Line cooks have the flexibility to be more creative with their dishes than other types of cooks. False What type of chef would most likely be responsible for inspecting equipment? Executive Chef You have to go to culinary school to become a chef. False Typically, the first person to greet a customer in a restaurant is the Host or hostess The average salary for chefs and head cooks is closest to 40,000 Of the following food service employees, which one would most likely spend most of his or her day performing highly repetitive tasks? Line cook Servers typically perform all the following duties EXCEPT supervising kitchen staff In order to receive the Foodservice Management Professional credential, applicants must do all the following EXCEPT Perform a food preparation demonstration A host or hostess may perform all the following duties EXCEPT: Taking orders Besides having excellent culinary skills, what other skill is absolutely necessary for a head cook? ability to lead and supervise others By delegating tasks to other team members during a busy shift, employees are practicing which of the following? Time management Which of the following behaviors could be interpreted as a lack of respect? failing to focus during a staff meeting Good team-building activities must foster all the following EXCEPT Creativity One negative team member can affect the productivity of the entire team. true
When a team member isn't committed to the team's goal, it affects The morale and productivity of the team In order to respect someone, you must also fear him or her. False Multitasking can help you perform tasks more effectively. False When is the best time to respond to criticism? after any shock and anger has passed What emotion often inspires people to take action when faced with criticism? Acceptance Energy management is just as important as time management. True What should you do when someone calls your place of work with a question you can't answer? transfer the call to someone who knows the answer Receiving criticism is an emotional process. True Team members can work together effectively even if their personalities clash. True An employee who calls in sick to work so that they can attend a social function lacks Integrity You must learn a second language in order to work in the culinary arts industry. False Chefs may wear their service attire to an interview. True The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is the largest food service trade organization in the world. True Applicants should wear clothes that express their personality to an interview. False It's normal to feel nervous during an interview. true All the following are good reasons to join a professional organization EXCEPT Membership is required by most jobs in the field. All the following are effective ways of preparing for an interview EXCEPT memorizing interview questions and answers The best way to reduce anxiety prior to an interview is to Practice Which of the following statements is the best example of constructive criticism? I know it's hard to remember, but the more you place the rag here as opposed to so close to the stove, the easier it will be. All the following people could be listed under the References section of a resume EXCEPT An aunt you babysat for All the following are necessary to effective mentoring EXCEPT An authoritative personality Resumes are not necessary for creative industries such as culinary arts. False Chinese is currently the most marketable language followed by Spanish. False Which of the following is true about career objectives? They are short-term goals that applicants list on a resume. When mentoring others, it's important to appear as if you've always been an expert in the field. False Tableside ordering is likely to eliminate jobs for servers. False All the following are effective ways of managing food waste EXCEPT penalizing servers for returned orders The amount of money it takes to operate the refrigerators in a professional kitchen is considered what type of cost? Operational cost Restaurant pagers reduce wait time for customers. False Tableside ordering is most appealing for which type of restaurant? fast-casual restaurants POS systems are most effective when combined with Kitchen display system Kitchen display systems can help restaurant managers set goals for improved service. True Most of the food waste that occurs in a restaurant happens During food preparation Food quality is the only thing that matters when deciding how to price entrées. False Any entrée can be labeled "healthy" on a menu as long as it contains natural ingredients. False Kitchen display systems (KDS) can do all the following EXCEPT help servers process orders Self-serve kiosks are most appropriate for Quick service restaurants The primary advantage quick-service restaurants have over other restaurant types is Convenience How do point-of-sale systems benefit restaurant employees? All of the above All the following could be classified as labor costs EXCEPT energy costs for appliances Everything about a restaurant should serve to complement its brand. True Airing a commercial advertising a restaurant's new menu items is an example of Push marketing Brand guides can help keep the brand strong and consistent. True The measure of how well a restaurant is known by its target market is called brand awareness [Show Less]