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  • Safe cooking temp for eggs?
    Answer: 155°F pooled, 145°F immediate service
  • A soup recipe serves 8, but you need 24 portions. If it calls for 2 quarts of broth, how much will you need?
    6 quarts
  • Why is it important to store raw chicken on the lowest shelf of the cooler, below ready-to-eat foods?
    To prevent raw juices from dripping onto ready-to-eat foods, avoiding cross-contamination.
  • A prep cook notices that the sanitizer bucket is cloudy and food debris is floating in it. What should they do, and why is this important?
    Replace the sanitizer solution with fresh solution. Dirty sanitizer loses effectiveness, leaving surfaces contaminated and unsafe.
  • Name the French term for “matchstick” cut and give its dimensions.
    Julienne = ⅛ inch × ⅛ inch × 2 inches
  • What’s the difference between Canadian bacon and regular bacon?
    Answer: Canadian bacon is leaner, cut from the loin
  • Give two examples of dry-heat cooking methods.
    Answer: Roasting, grilling, sautéing, baking, broiling
  • Which foodborne illness is commonly linked to undercooked ground beef?
    E coli
  • Why is mise en place important before starting a recipe?
    Answer: Ensures organization, efficiency, and accuracy while cooking
  • Explain what “combination cooking” means and give an example.
    Using both dry heat and moist heat; example: searing meat, then braising in liquid.
  • Why is mise en place important in the kitchen?
    It keeps the kitchen organized, efficient, and safe while cooking.
  • A brownie recipe makes 24 brownies using 3 eggs and 2 cups sugar. How many eggs and sugar are needed for 40 brownies?
    5 eggs and 3 ⅓ cups sugar
  • What is the proper internal cooking temperature for poultry according to ServSafe?
    Answer: 165°F for at least 15 seconds
  • A soup starts by sautéing vegetables, then simmering in broth. Which two cooking methods are combined here, and why?
    Dry heat (sautéing) for flavor, moist heat (simmering) for cooking and melding flavors.
  • What is the correct minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?
    155°F for at least 15 seconds
  • What type of cheese is not aged and eaten fresh?
    Fresh cheese (e.g., cream cheese, ricotta).
  • Which cooking method uses water at a gentle simmer to cook a cracked egg without its shell?
    poaching
  • Difference between rolled & steel-cut oats?
    Answer: Rolled = steamed & flattened; steel-cut = chopped groats
  • Name 3 ways eggs can be cooked.
    Answer: Scrambled, fried, poached
  • : What does “mise en place” mean in English?
    “Everything in its place.”
  • Name 2 breakfast beverages.
    Answer: Coffee, orange juice
  • What temperature range is the “Danger Zone” for food?
    41-135
  • : What two parts form when milk curdles?
    : Curds (solids) and whey (liquid).
  • What are the three basic knife grips, and which is most commonly taught for beginners?
    Answer: Handle grip, pointed finger grip, and pinch grip; pinch grip is most common
  • Why are pancakes a quick bread?
    Answer: Leavened with baking powder/soda
  • Difference between poached & soft-boiled?
    Answer: Poached = cracked into water; soft-boiled = cooked in shell
  • How are waffles different from pancakes?
    Answer: Thicker batter, cooked in waffle iron
  • Why is sausage often served with starch?
    Answer: Balances fat, adds satiety
  • Name 2 common breakfast meats.
    ham, bacon
  • Why is it important to keep knives sharp instead of dull?
    Sharp knives require less force, are more accurate, and are actually safer than dull knives which slip more easily
  • Name 3 breakfast starches.
    Answer: Toast, oatmeal, pancakes
  • Which egg dish is baked in the oven?
    Answer: Quiche or frittata
  • What does 'over easy' mean?
    Answer: Fried egg flipped, runny yolk
  • Role of protein in satiety?
    Answer: Slows digestion, keeps you full
  • If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour but you want to make 2 ½ batches, how much flour is needed?
    Answer: 5 cups of flour
  • What bread is often used for French toast?
    Answer: Challah or brioche
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