Food Service Questions

An employee consistently calls in sick the day before a holiday. His supervisor should:

A useful application of counting FTE's is in planning:

What tem related to scientific management?

A strict Muslim would not eat:

How wide should as aisle be for two people with a mobile care to move through?

To sanitize, immerse dishes in a chemical solution for __ minute(s).

A viscosimeter measures:

The primary reason for portion control in food service is:

Propionate is used in foods to:

If you open sealed bids & place order w/lowest bid, you're using which buying method?

Management by objectives refers to a management process which employs:

An employee evaluation should be given:

Which of the following is not a meat alternative?

Pie crust is moist the day after cooking. Why?

A foodservice dept has developed several high-quality, sugar-free desserts unique to the dept.

For efficient staffing & keep to budget constraints, dietitian controls labor costs:

If dishes are not cleaned properly in the dishmachine, the first thing to check is:

Coarse texture in a cake is due to:

Fresh eggs in the shell can be stored in a fridge at 40 degrees for:

Which of the following foods are safe?

An example of self-actualization is:

An 8lb. roast beef costs 2.79/lb. The edible portion is 65%. What is the AP price of the roast?

Food service is being converted from conventional to a ready-prepared. Consider the adequacy of

Which of the following is poor management?

When using the ABC inventory classification system, the tightest controls are needed for the:

A non-directed interview provides:

Which of the following is hearing b/w labor & mngnt during impasse & aid in settling disputes?

A scale drawing of an area showing the path of worker during a process is:

The proper portion size of a dessert item is 1/3 cup. Which scoop should you use?

Adulterated food is regulated by the:

When preparing a budget, which management function is involved?

The major muscle pigment responsible for the color of meat:

If you are working on a cost benefit analysis you would:

Which oil is the highest in monosaturated fatty acids?

How do you convince Admin that a former nutrition program should be reinstated?

For a fair employee performance appraisal process, the evaluation criteria should:

An employee voted in by the union who works to settle grievances while on paid time is the:

What temperature range is recommended for a dairy refrigerator?

OSHA requires documentation on the use of the following:

A press conference announcing your new business is:

If a union member repeatedly arrives late, you should?

Request quotations from vendors on specific items by phone/in person. Method of purchasing

What should you do if you believe theft is occurring in the store room?

TO determine how profitable a department has been, determine the profit margin, which is:

The oxidated form of myoglobin that results in bright red color of meat

What is not found in a standardized recipe?

Salt is used in yeast breads to:

A job description:

The flakiness of pie crust depends on:

Which oven is most energy efficient?

Meat graded "US Standard" is the grade given at the:

During an interview, which of the following can you ask?

Four hours after eating you develop nausea & diarrhea w/o fever. The cause may be:

Freezing will:

Which of the following components is projected first during the budgeting process?

Preventing a listeria monocytogenes outbreak requires special care because:

The purpose of outcomes research is to:

Which government agency inspects and grades meat?

You need to develop quality control guidelines for receiving purchased foods. Most important?

Family and Medical Leave Act guarantees:

Underwriters Laboratory does which of the following?

What does the term "USDA graded" on meat tell the customer?

How many mins are needed to sanitize dishes when washing by hand using chlorine?

When developing educational plans, when do you plan the evaluation criteria?

Which method of bread-making is not as dependent on the length of time the dough sits to rise?

Which cooking method would be best to convert collagen to gelatin in a bottom round roast?

Costs which are proportionately responsive to changes in volume are:

Brownish-red pigment, due to oxidation of iron molecule and is found in meat that is not fresh:

When adding bran to a flour mixture, what should be changed?

A facility w/labor turnover rate of 50% also experiences numerous employee malfunctions:

In interstate shipping of shellfish is monitored by the:

Which of the following would be used to analyze tray line accuracy?

When switching from a conventional to a convention oven:

Last night's meat delivery had been improperly handled by 2 employees. First action?

A narrow span of management should be employed with:

HAACP standards would be similar for which of the following foods?

What should be the final consideration in the make or buy decision of a product?

Which of the following best describes a cash-flow budget?

Five pounds of pressure creates a temp that is___ the boiling point of water.

50 bed hospital has limited kitchen space for storage & production. Most appropriate menu:

2 bowl-like sections of aluminum/stainless steel w/ air space b/w 4 circulation of steam 2 heat

Which foods should be washed just before serving?

The profit margin:

Kitchen has fridge, freezer, steamers, ovens, microwave, meal assembly, delivery carts

What method of food service is used when one school delivers meals to another?

What is the major reason for installing automated equipment?

Traditional diets of Asian populations in the US are low in:

The use of sugar substitute is regulated by the:

Which type of power is ineffective in motivating behavioral change and may create resistance?

Before adding new items to the menu:

The width of a main kitchen aisle should be:

Using the scientific approach to management, which of the following would result?

What procedure is binding and cannot be changed?

Illness due to Bacillus cereus is due to contaminated:

When substituting buttermilk for whole milk in pastry:

Clostridium perfringens is often associated with:

Which of the following would be considered by HACCP to be of the most concern:

Methylene is added to some types of coffee to:

The transfer of heat when cooking with an induction burner is the:

A dietitian documents their work on time. This is an example of:

What does the Uniform Retail Meat Industry Standard Label assure?

In dry storage, the humidity should be:

When can a citizen have an impact on a bill?

A supervisor dietitian who wishes to delegate specific responsibilities should first:

If you worked overtime and did not get paid, which labor law would help your claim?

What is the lowest acceptable holding temperature while serving?

When green vegetables begin to lose their color during serving, consider:

A meal equivalent is determined by:

Dry heat cookery should be used for which cut of meat?

If you inform an employee that, as his supervisor, you wish to have him perform a certain task:

A component of the DRI's is the EAR which is used:

A work schedule:

Publicity is a component of which part of the marketing mix?

The most impt critical control point to monitor in prep & service of canned cream soup is temp?

What is the labor turnover rate if 6 employees in a department of 55 were terminated & replaced

Before establishing a nutrition consulting business in your community:

The human relations theory of management stresses:

Quality standards for fruits assures you of:

Psychographic marketing includes the following categories:

Which would be a sentinel event?

The maximum number of calories per serving in a product labeled "low calorie" is:

The gauge of metal refers to:

Following types of menus would be most appropriate for a new acute-care facility w/ LOS 2 days?

What's the difference between induction and conduction?

Which management fnx should require the greatest allotment of time by a production manager?

Which process results in creative, prioritized decision-making?

If you replace half & half w/whipping cream in ice cream, effects on the ice crystals will be:

Which piece of food service equipment may be restricted by a local law?

The tartness in fruits and vegetables is due to:

What law guarantees workers the right to organize and join labor unions?

If a female is hired and does not receive the same pay as a man in same position..help from?

An angel food cake is made without cream of tartar. What is the result?

A cake with a fallen center may be the result of:

Which is the best temperature for frying?

A muffin has long tunnels from top to bottom. Next time you make this recipe you should:

When you are checking overrun, you are checking:

The kitchen floor will be changed. What do you recommend?

The following oils can be winterized:

Results from a patient food satisfaction survey indicate that pts think servings are too large

In order to influence a legislator one day before a vote, the dietitian should:

Which nutrient is added for flour enrichment?

A meat slicer should be cleaned:

Which is the best way to maximize meat storage?

Six sigma improves quality by:

If you increase the size of kitchen, what effect will there be on worker efficiency?

To find out about the new regulations developed by the FDA you would check:

Which would be the best tool for rating foods in a pediatric hospital?

When you change from a conventional to a cook-chill system, which should be considered?

Salmonella sources are often:

The process of comparing a program's benefits to net savings is called:

Previously cooked hazardous food must be reheated to an internal temp of 165 for 15 secs w/I:

Equipment purchases depend on:

Which production system has the smallest production area?

Formularies are descriptions of:

The line type of organizational chart shows:

What type of leadership style is shown with a circular organizational chart?

If a food service reconstitutes frozen food that is made on site, what type of production?

The major function of management is:

The food service supervisors should carefully monitor a cook-chill production b/w of:

The most appropriate temp for a sanitizing solution is:

Which is an example of an indirect cost?

Homemade rolls are crumbly and fall apart easily. The most likely cause of the poor texture is:

Where is the most efficient place to locate the refrigerator and the freezer?

You have been promoted to a top management position. What adjustment in skills is needed?

The final step in a union dispute is:

Which group is responsible for nutritional labeling?

Cost effectiveness studies:

Food was at 70'F for a long time in anaerobic conditions. 8 hrs. after eating you become ill.

Beef bottom round should be cooked:

The temp of a beef casserole drops below 140 within 1 hour. What should you do?

Which of the following is an example of productivity management?

To increase the number of patrons served in the cafeteria during the lunch meal:

The organizational chart:

Why are mono- & di-glycerides added to the shortening used in cakes?

Whish is considered a hazardous situation?

What is the best way to prevent contamination of food?

To evaluate quality patient care:

A blast and rethermalization are part of the:

In a hospital w/300 patients, it takes 14 min to prepare 1 meal. How many FTEs are needed/week?

A food service worker confides in you that he has tested HIV positive. What should you do?

In making decisions, take the following steps:

The minimum recommended temp for a chemical sanitizer is:

A written record of items ordered, w/quantities & specs is:

What can you do if your company denies you the right to organize and form a labor union?

The number of work movements b/w pieces of equipment is indicated on:

A processed food entrée contains TVP which is used to:

A job breakdown:

Which of the following extinguishers is best to use on a grease fire?

If an employee works 5 days each week, how many regular employees can be covered by one relief?

Quality control is:

Which of the following has a slow onset and is anaerobic?

A dietitian ordering canned goods can be assured of a reliable product if they:

A home-delivered meals program for the elderly chooses a non-selective menu primarily to:

Which of these work center designs discourages through traffic?

Which of the following service systems has the lowest labor costs?

Bacillus cereus intoxication is most likely to occur following consumption of:

The best use of performance appraisals is:

How much hamburger will it take to make 300 three oz. patties with 20% shrinkage?

PERT is a tool that will help you:

Most important in determining space required for food prod unit in new facility?

What is the most important reason for a microwave oven in food service?

Two of the listed ingredients on a frozen food label are BHA and BHT. Function?

Cured meat is pink due to:

When making decisions, a consultative leader is one who:

A substitute is legally differentiated from another food by:

A customer ate in the cafeteria & is ill one hour after eating a chicken sandwich. First thing?

A hospital administrator would be most concerned with:

What is a formal study to verify that documentation and processes have been followed?

The dishwasher temps are as follows: pre-wash 140, was 150, rinse 200. You should?

Meat loaf has been left out for 5 hours. Should you serve it?

Which food items require the highest humidity?

Employees are consistently returning late from break. The dietitian should first:

To decrease sodium intake, substitute:

To prevent frozen gravy from separating when thawed:

What gas is released from a fire?

If the chlorine solution in the dishmachine is not working properly, the first action should be

At what temp should coffee and items such as thin soups be held for serving?

The cleanliness of on-line steam is not as issue when purchasing a:

Policies are:

You teach food service workers pot-washing temps. How do you know if workers then follow rules?

When goods are received, the delivery slip included is:

Kitchen has deck oven, range, tilt skillet, fridge, freezer, prep counter, bulk cold/hot carts

What is an example of line of authority?

Why should a manager not allow employees to wear long jewelry in the kitchen?

Which of the following has the quickest onset of food-borne illness?

Sugar and salt act as a preservative because they:

When cleaning___, use chlorine or quarternary ammonia.

If dishes come out of the dishmachine with water spots:

Dietitian is developing policies and procedures 4 nourishment distribution/service should first

Adding bran to a recipe will:

Which of the following dishmachine temps should be adjusted?

What is the best example of delegation?

How many quarts of batter are needed to make 144 muffins using a #12 scoop?

A tactic that increases the sale of services through publicity is known as:

Which of the following stabilizes an egg white foam?

How can you preserve thiamin when cooking pork?

The first control in the receiving process is the:

Which of the following forms of pudding would be purchased in Assembly/serve foodservice system

Which of the following will help prevent other employees from walking through cook's work area?

Spaghetti sauce prepared on Mon is to be served on Wed. What should you recommend to the cook?

When trying to cut down on the # of employees on a tray assembly line, evaluate this:

What is not shown on an organizational chart?

You called a meeting for 9am. 3/5 ppl arrived on time. General guideline for starting meetings

Which is the best flour to use when making cakes?

The Ouchi Theory Z management theory states that:

According to HACCP: recommendation when preparing mixed dishes with perishable ingredients?

The greatest effect on the yield of meat cooked to a uniform internal tem is produced by the:

Efficiency of foodservice employee is increased if work center is designed 2 allow employee to

Prime steaks:

The Y theory of management is:

Evaporated milk has:

A Director from another dept. sends you an email regarding construction. This is an example of:

How much water should be available per person per day in a disaster?

Which additive improves the crispness of vegetables?

If an employee is not performing well, the first thing to do is to check the:

Which of the following would reduce direct expenses in foodservice?

When does a breakeven point increase?

Employee returns to work after a broken leg, but still not able to perform job. You should:

Organized gathering of data and information for the purpose of analyzing a service for clients:

What's the first thing you should do if an employee frequently comes to work w/o proper uniform

Theory Z is based on the following premise:

When substituting butter for lard in pastry:

When meat is irradiated, the best flavor comes from:

Winterized oil is:

The employee turnover rate refers to the following?

A food is bacteria-safe if it is:

What is the best way to cook a roast?

Au gratin potatoes are cooked to endpoint temp of 140. Serving is in 10 min. You should?

What is the food cost % if the cost of food is $325 and the income is $865?

Which system is not labor efficient?

All of the following are operational costs except:

What can an employer do regarding an employee who wishes to join the union?

OSHA's responsibilities do not include:

A food service mngr supervises 35 empl has a problem w/ discipline & increased absent. Why?

Excess food soil in dishmachine will result in foam that interferes. Corrective action?

Which food service system is least likely to have microbial contamination?

An outbreak of food-borne illness in the café, you notice an employee has an infected cut. You?

Where should a Class B fire extinguisher be placed?

According to Chinese beliefs, foods and herbs that may be used to treat illnesses are grouped:

What may be asked during an interview?

When determining the labor turnover rate in one period look at the number of:

In a nutrient analysis of a recipe that uses 10lbs of 80/20 ground beef, how ensure accuracy?

Manager updates Director on activities occurring on patient trayline, he is demonstrating:

Quality circles are useful in:

Choice steaks are:

The main reason for keeping an inventory is:

You will be introducing new methods of production to your staff. The most effective method:

Management's basic function is:

Which would add bulk to frozen yogurt?

What would you do if an employee does not wash pots as required?

A flexible monthly budget would be recommended for a hospital which:

What causes egg yolk color to change?

A graphic representation of the separate steps in a procedure using symbols:

Unions usually advance employees based on:

How do you determine the average check in the cafeteria?

The span of control refers to the number of:

Which of the following must be included when preparing a budget?

Beef stew has been unrefrigerated for 4 hours after preparation. What should you do?

Equipment construction that is most related to microbiological food safety:

The report presenting the financial condition of an organization as of a particular date:

What method is used when you log in and out movement from the storeroom?

You are involved in planning a prospectus. This is:

The best way to prevent the spread of food-borne illness is to:

A food delivery arrived during trayline service. What should the dietitian do?

Which of the following is a paid employee who represents other union workers?

The interstate shipping of shellfish is monitored by the:

The Standard of Identity:

Where should a hand-washing sink be located?

A number 10 can holds how many cups of product?

The food service director who wants to hire a dietitian should first:

Deck oven, range, tilt skillet, fridge, freezer, prep counter, meal assembly, delivery carts

Productivity is measure by:

If there is an increase in input and output productivity will:

Sugar tenderizes a baked good by:

If the temp on the dishmachine rinse cycle is 135, you should:

Which law sets the minimum wage?

Several pts receiving puree diets have developed salmonella infections. The most likely cause?

Which of the following is not a function of eggs in a recipe?

Hospitals use formularies to:

A decision to feed patients in their rooms, rather than in the cafeteria is based on:

Which job would you not give to a consultant dietitian?

Which is a good method of food handling?

Quality assurance is:

Dietitian wishes to delegate work to a subordinate should first:

In work simplification, which of the following tools is helpful?

Appearance, taste, and texture are considered:

Use separate cutting boards for a raw chicken and vegetables to avoid illness due to:

A hospital café currently serves 500 meals at noon & needs to up service to 800 w/o add staff

The FDA is responsible for:

Dishes are greasy when unloaded from the dishmachine. What should you check first?

Store frozen fruits and vegetables at:

Large volume purchasing, centralized production, service areas in separate facilities:

Which of the following components is a form of business promotion?

What is the chemical composition of a class ABC fire extinquisher?

Which pasta contains egg?

On your meal rounds, you notice that elderly patients are not being fed properly. What's best:

If you are concerned that the receiver is not accurately checking incoming stock, you should:

Which organization regulates the irradiation of foods?

Major blood pigment, adds to attractive color of meat, & is generally removed during slaughter:

What method of cooking is used with the convection oven?

When purchasing foodservice equipment, first consider: