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Well done your are at level 2 of the Challenge.

 

See if your knowledge equal to a good commis cook who has just successfully completed  training or apprenticeship and having worked with a knowledgeable chef.

 

Objective: Correctly answer 14 questions from 20 (70%) to be promoted to a chef .

 

 You may attempt this test as many times and take as long as you like.

 

Quiz - Commis  Cook/Chef Data Base

1.Question - A John Dory is recognized with its distinctive ?
Red back and fin
Large tail
Finger mark
Large eyes

2.Question- From the diagram of a  butt, which is the area from which the silverside is cut.
a
b
c
d

3.Question-Identify from the diagram of a side of lamb from which area is the forequarter cut ?
a
b
c
d

4.Question - Why is it necessary to have a tight fitting lid when braising ?
Protect the contents
Prevent the product coloring
Increase the flavour of the sauce
Prevent evaporation

5. Question - Lard is  ?
beef kidney fat
Pork fat
Chicken fat
Suet fat

6.Question - Which describes the cutting of green leaf vegetables into thin strips ?
Julienne
Tourney
Chiffonade
Paysanne

7.Question - Vegetables which grow above the ground should be started in boiling water, vegetables which grow below the ground should be started in cold water with the exception of ? Kohl Rabi
Sweet potato
New potato
Snake beans

8.Question - What is a Jul-lie ?
Thin Gravy
Reduced meat juices from a roast
Thickened meat juices
Brown sauce

9.Question -Which is the butt end of the fillet ?a
b
c
d

10.Question - Choucroûte is prepared from ?
Cauliflower
Kale
Cabbage
Spinach

11.Question - Which of these potatoes are turned ?
Duchess
Chateau
Anna
Scalloped

12.Question - Most often called a cutlet, what is the correct technical term for this cut of fish ?
Slice bone- in
Supreme
Fillet
Darne

13.Question -  What vegetable is this ?
Gould
Choko
Green desert pumpkin
Apple eggplant

14.Question - What should be the next process be after blanching vegetables to hold them safely until ready for further preparation or service?
Blast freeze to cold
Refresh under cold water
Cover with ice
Hold warm till service

15.Question - Rice pilaf should be cooked
In a wok
On the stove
In the oven
In a microwave

16.Question - A mixture of fat and flour cooked till brown and used to thicken a stock is a
Blond roux
Beurre manie
Brown roux
Fawn Roux?

17.Question - The difference between a sushi and a sashimi is
A sushi is prepared from only raw fish, Sashimi is only prepared from cooked fish
A sushi is only prepared from cooked fish, Sashimi is only prepared from raw fish
A sushi can be both raw and cooked fish, a Sashimi is only prepared from raw fish
A sushi is always served with rice, a Sashimi is never served with rice

18.Question - What precautions should kitchen staff take to minimize the risk of contacting Hepatitis A?
Avoid eating raw fish and undercooked chicken
Practice appropriate personal hygiene, and receive a vaccination
Take lots of vitamins and eat lots of green vegetables
Avoid traveling overseas?

19.Question - Which is the tortellini
a
b
c
d

20.Question - How can a curdled hollandaise be rectified
By adding more butter
By whisking in a little hot water
By increasing the temperature
By more whisking

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