Culinary Arts & Hospitality Flashcards

What type of contamination occurs when raw meat juices drip onto ready-to-eat foods in a refrigerator?

Answer: Cross-contamination

Cross-contamination occurs when harmful microorganisms are transferred from one food to another, such as raw meat juices contacting ready-to-eat foods.

Which cooking method uses moist heat in a sealed environment to cook food quickly under pressure?

Answer: Pressure cooking

Pressure cooking uses steam trapped in a sealed vessel to raise cooking temperatures above boiling, significantly reducing cooking times.

In restaurant management, what is a 'cover' in service terminology?

Answer: One guest served during a meal period

In restaurant terminology, a cover refers to one guest served during a meal period, used to measure a restaurant's business volume.

What leavening agent causes bread dough to rise through fermentation?

Answer: Yeast

Yeast ferments sugars in dough, producing carbon dioxide gas that causes bread to rise and develop its texture.

What is the recommended storage temperature for fresh poultry in a commercial refrigerator?

Answer: Below 41°F (5°C)

Fresh poultry must be stored at or below 41°F (5°C) to prevent bacterial growth and ensure food safety.

In hospitality management, what does the term 'upselling' mean?

Answer: Encouraging guests to purchase a higher-priced item or additional services

Upselling is the practice of encouraging customers to purchase upgraded, premium, or additional items to increase revenue.