Professionalism
Who was one of the first chefs to embrace the style known as New American cuisine? A. Ferran Adrià B. César Ritz C. Paul Bocuse D. James Beard E. Alice Waters
Alice Waters
Who was the author of Le Livre des menus, Ma cuisine and Le Guide culinaire? A. Antonin Carême B. Auguste Escoffier C. Gaston Lenôtre D. Jacques Maximin E. Ferran Adri
Auguste Escoffier
In modern restaurants, the sous-chef is responsible for quickly preparing foods to order and may use a grill, griddle or fryer when doing so. True False
False
What is another name for "farm-to-table"? A. Vegan movement B. Locavore movement C. Sustainability movement D. Nouvelle cuisine E. Fusion cuisine
Locavore movement
Which station does a saucier oversee in the kitchen? A. Soup station B. Grilling and broiling station C. Salads and cold item prep D. Banquet station E. Sauce and sauté station
Sauce and sauté station
Another name for a master baker is maître boulanger. True Your answer is correct. False
True
Which of the following is NOT a station chef or "chefs de partie"? A. Poissonier B. Garde-manger C. Friturie D. Rôtisseur E. Aboyeur
Aboyeur
Who advanced the development of the modern restaurant by offering his wealthy patrons a menu listing available dishes during fixed hours? A. Antonin Carême B. Charles Ranhofer C. François La Varenne D. Auguste Escoffier E. Antoine Beauvilliers
Antoine Beauvilliers
How can modern chefs foster creativity? A. Eat out as often as possible. B. Watch food channels. C. Apply sustainability to the process. D. Read cook books. E. Copy other chef's ideas.
Apply sustainability to the process.
Who was the French chef given credit for developing the classic kitchen brigade? A. Fernand Point B. François Bise C. Charles Ranhofer D. Auguste Escoffier E. Antonin Carême
Auguste Escoffier
Who opened the first modern restaurant in 1765? A. Carême B. Boulanger C. Escoffier D. La Varenne E. Beauvilliers
Boulanger
How does a chef develop a flavor memory? A. By sampling foods B. By cooking C. By travel D. By reading cookbooks E. By watching the food channels on TV
By sampling foods
Which of the following revolutionized kitchens starting in the 1800s? A. Cast iron stoves B. Water baths C. Spits D. Cauldrons E. Coal burning hearths
Cast iron stoves
Which of the following is NOT an alternative culinary career? A. Research chef B. Food photography C. Catering D. Food stylist E. Food publication
Catering
Which of the following is part of the professional codes that good chefs and cooks should follow? A. Avoid working with someone that is a little too slow. B. Pad your resume a little bit to get the job. C. Avoid working with the opposite sex. D. Conduct yourself with honesty. E. Ignore conflicts of interest.
Conduct yourself with honesty.
Who is quoted as saying, "Where farm-to-table gets it wrong, is in cherry-picking ingredients that are often ecologically demanding and expensive to grow"? A. Grant Achatz B. Charlie Trotter C. Dan Barber D. Alice Waters E. Ferran Adri
Dan Barber
Which quality is NOT required to become a professional chef? A. Ego B. Dedication C. Endurance D. Skill E. Professional pride
Ego
Members of the classic and modern kitchen brigade are assigned tasks based on what? A. Employees are assigned their tasks based on their hiring dates. B. Employees are assigned tasks based upon the type of restaurant or party served. C. Employees are assigned tasks based on experience. D. Employees are assigned tasks based upon seasonality of the food. E. Employees are assigned tasks related to cooking methods, equipment and types of food produced.
Employees are assigned tasks related to cooking methods, equipment and types of food produced.
Graduates from culinary school are hired as which of the following? A. Entry level cook B. Stage C. Chef de cuisine D. Dishwasher E. Sous-chef
Entry level cook
In a professional kitchen, who is responsible for coordinating the kitchen staff and its activities? A. Garde manger B. Pastry chef C. Chefs de partie D. Executive chef E. Sous-chef
Executive chef
Real experience is often accompanied by which of the following? A. Notice in the papers B. Higher ranking in kitchen C. Failure D. A high salary E. Better hours
Failure
Chez Panisse, located in New York City, was the first internationally renowned restaurant in the United States. True False
False
Foods that come from nearby or are being produced on a small farm means the foods are healthier, organic and natural. True False
False
GMO produced corn and soy products are examples of locavore foods. True False
False
In the classic brigade kitchen, the friturier was responsible for the preparation of salads and soups. True False
False
Most recent graduates of culinary programs get jobs as sous-chefs because of their great wealth of skill and knowledge. True False
False
Nearly a quarter of Americans have worked in the food service industry at some time during their lives. True False
False
Nouvelle cuisine is characterized by meals consisting of dozens of courses of elaborately and intricately prepared, presented, garnished and sauced foods. True False
False
The modern chef only needs to know about cooking; accountants take care of costs and pricing menus. True False
False
The sommelier is responsible for the wine service throughout the dining room or a section of it. True False
False
Who is considered the founding chef of the modernist cuisine movement? A. Ferran Adrià, Spain B. Grant Achatz, Chicago C. Heston Blumenthal, London D. Thomas Keller, Napa Valley E. Gaggan Anand, Bangkok
Ferran Adrià, Spain
What is the name of the distance food travels to reach the establishment? A. Food miles B. Carbon offset C. Local miles D. Fair trade miles E. Transport miles
Food miles
Which of the following would NOT be an attribute or goal of a student chef in the progression to professional chef? A. He or she should travel and experience other cuisines and cultures. B. He or she should stage for many mentoring chefs to get exposure to many styles of cooking. C. He or she should take additional professional development classes such as management after formal school. D. He or she should join professional associations or groups. E. He or she is now finished with school and should just work in a kitchen.
He or she is now finished with school and should just work in a kitchen.
Why are cooks and chefs usually found wearing checked pants in the kitchen? A. Hides dirt and grease. B. They are cool looking. C. White pants are impractical. D. Black pants are too formal. E. Jeans are too casual.
Hides dirt and grease.
What characterized the 19th-century dining style created by Antonin Carême called grande cuisine? A. Light, naturally flavored foods B. Intricately prepared and garnished courses C. Simplified sauces and garnishes D. Locally sourced produce E. Elegant home cooking
Intricately prepared and garnished courses
In 2010 the USDA began using a definition that implies food can be marketed as local if it was transported a certain total distance. What is that distance? A. Less than 400 miles from where it originated B. Less than 100 miles from where it originated C. Less than 300 miles from where it originated D. Less than 200 miles from where it originated E. Less than 500 miles from where it originated
Less than 400 miles from where it originated
Modernist cuisine was first defined by which of the following? A. Nathan Myhrvold B. Homaro Cantu C. Alice Waters D. Ferran Adrià E. Charlie Trotter
Nathan Myhrvold
What is fair trade? A. Foods traded at a local farmers market to help local farmers get a fair price B. Program that helps commodity producers in developing countries obtain a fair price C. Organic, sustainable and natural foods for the food service industry. D. Foods found at a county fair or local fruit stand E. Fair pay for fair goods from the local purveyors
Program that helps commodity producers in developing countries obtain a fair price
Which of the following chef works with seed banks to bring back indigenous crops such as farro and even raises an heirloom breed of pig to promote local and sustainable food? A. Alice Waters B. Dan Barber C. Sean Brock D. Nicolas François Appert E. Charlie Trotter
Sean Brock
Which of the following components do NOT help create a total taste experience? A. Textures B. Aromas C. Flavors D. Sounds E. Appearance
Sounds
To what does the term brigade refer in a professional kitchen? A. An apprenticeship system B. Staff organization C. Dining room management D. Shift duties E. Front of the house and back of the house
Staff organization
Which of the following job description is incorrect? A. The poissonier is responsible for fish and seafood preparations. B. The confiseur makes all the candies and sugar work. C. The entremetier makes all the ice cream and frozen confections. D. The pâtissier is responsible for all baked and dessert items. E. The boulanger is responsible for bread baking.
The entremetier makes all the ice cream and frozen confections.
The dedicated chef should never falter. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The work is physically taxing. B. The dining public is fickle. C. The hours are normal, 8-hour days. D. The pay is often lower than other fields. E. The pace of a restaurant is hectic and challenging.
The hours are normal, 8-hour days.
The word restaurant is derived from the French word restaurer, which means what? A. To restore B. To resign C. To be restrained D. To rest E. To be restless
To restore
In 2016 80 percent of restaurant customers ate ethnic cuisine at least once per month. True False
True
In 2016 more than 14.4 million people were employed in the restaurant industry. True False
True
New American cuisine stresses the use of locally grown, seasonal produce, meats, seafood and high-quality ingredients simply prepared in a fashion that preserves and emphasizes natural flavors. True False
True
Professional pride should also extend to personal appearance and behavior in and around the kitchen. True Your answer is correct. False
True
"Farm-to-table" refers to the awareness of the source of ingredients with an emphasis on serving locally grown and minimally processed foods in season. True False
True
Who was the chef that promoted "fusion" cuisine? A. Wolfgang Puck B. Gaston Lenôtre C. Alice Waters D. Grant Achatz E. Dan Barber
Wolfgang Puck