CFSP EXAM
What are some general rules for storing refrigerated foods? - ANSWERS--
Keep various types of food as separate as possible
- Air must be allowed to circulate freely around food
- Always use FIFO method
- All cooked or opened foods should be kept covered
- For easy cleaning, use mobily shelving when possible
- Consider the use of NSF approved shelving
- Keep the refrigerated are spotlessly clean
List 6 advantages of automated food processing equipment - ANSWERS-1)
Labor savings
2) Reduce the skill required
3) Improve morale by eliminating repetitive tasks
4) Improve safety
5) Improve consistency
6) Reduce raw ingredient waste
List 3 basic steps to process most fresh produce - ANSWERS-Wash
Trim and peel
Cut and shape
What is the difference between a food processor and a cutter mixer? -
ANSWERS-A food processor is used on the countertop, while a cutter mixer is
a floor model
,List 3 major alternatives to fresh produce - ANSWERS-Canned
Frozen
Pre-cut fresh
What has meat cutting changed for operators? What are the 5 advantages of pre-
cut meat? - ANSWERS-1) Uniform portion size and grade
2) Don't have to use less desirable cuts
3) Don't have to dispose of bones, fat, and unused bits
4) Elimination of meat lockers
5) Easier budgeting
What are 3 popular ways to tenderize meats? - ANSWERS-Mallet
Cuber
Vacuum tumbler
What are the most common tools used to prepare fruits and vegetables? -
ANSWERS-Food processors
Cutter mixers
Food cutters
What is the recommended storage temperature for meat? - ANSWERS-41
degrees F
What are the four types of ranges? - ANSWERS-1) Medium duty (restaurant
range)
2) Heavy duty/modular range
3) Specialty range (chinese range, taco, range, stock pot stove)
,4) Induction range
What is the difference between restaurant range and heavy-duty range? -
ANSWERS-- Size
- Power
- Construction - welded vs nut and bolt
- Connection - heavy duty has 1 gas connection in front of the unit for a whole
bank of units
- Cost
- Features
- Finish
What are the differences between a salamander and a cheesemelter? -
ANSWERS-Salamander:
Broiler - hotter, primarily used for cooking, adjustable rack
Cheesemelter:
Uses a third less BTU of a salamander, not used for cooking, keeps plates hot,
melts cheese
What are the three types of griddles? - ANSWERS-1) Flat griddle
2) Grooved griddle (drains fat and oil, provides sear marks)
3) Clam shell griddle (speed)
Plate thickness is important. What are the characteristics of a thicker griddle
plate? - ANSWERS-- Retains heat longer
- Even heat distribution
- Less likely to warp
, - More expensive, less mobile, heavy
- Heats more slowly
What are the five types of charbroilers? - ANSWERS-1) Open hearth
charbroiler
2) Salamander broiler
3_ Upright, heavy-duty broiler
4) Rotisserie broiler
5) Conveyor broiler - used at QSRs - high output with less labor, better product
quality and consistency
What is should fryer oil temperature be? - ANSWERS-350 degrees F
What happens if oil temperature drops below 350 degrees F? - ANSWERS--
Improper browning
- Too much oil is absorbed into the food
- Too much oil is used
What is the normal PSI of a pressure fryer? - ANSWERS-Between 5 and 12
What is a conveyor oven good for? - ANSWERS-Ideal for high volume over a
short period of time
What happens if you double microwave wattage? - ANSWERS-Speed of
cooking is directly related to an oven's wattage. If you double wattage it cuts
cooking time in half (make sure wattage is doubled not just "added to." The test
may try to trick you)
What are some general rules for storing refrigerated foods? - ANSWERS--
Keep various types of food as separate as possible
- Air must be allowed to circulate freely around food
- Always use FIFO method
- All cooked or opened foods should be kept covered
- For easy cleaning, use mobily shelving when possible
- Consider the use of NSF approved shelving
- Keep the refrigerated are spotlessly clean
List 6 advantages of automated food processing equipment - ANSWERS-1)
Labor savings
2) Reduce the skill required
3) Improve morale by eliminating repetitive tasks
4) Improve safety
5) Improve consistency
6) Reduce raw ingredient waste
List 3 basic steps to process most fresh produce - ANSWERS-Wash
Trim and peel
Cut and shape
What is the difference between a food processor and a cutter mixer? -
ANSWERS-A food processor is used on the countertop, while a cutter mixer is
a floor model
,List 3 major alternatives to fresh produce - ANSWERS-Canned
Frozen
Pre-cut fresh
What has meat cutting changed for operators? What are the 5 advantages of pre-
cut meat? - ANSWERS-1) Uniform portion size and grade
2) Don't have to use less desirable cuts
3) Don't have to dispose of bones, fat, and unused bits
4) Elimination of meat lockers
5) Easier budgeting
What are 3 popular ways to tenderize meats? - ANSWERS-Mallet
Cuber
Vacuum tumbler
What are the most common tools used to prepare fruits and vegetables? -
ANSWERS-Food processors
Cutter mixers
Food cutters
What is the recommended storage temperature for meat? - ANSWERS-41
degrees F
What are the four types of ranges? - ANSWERS-1) Medium duty (restaurant
range)
2) Heavy duty/modular range
3) Specialty range (chinese range, taco, range, stock pot stove)
,4) Induction range
What is the difference between restaurant range and heavy-duty range? -
ANSWERS-- Size
- Power
- Construction - welded vs nut and bolt
- Connection - heavy duty has 1 gas connection in front of the unit for a whole
bank of units
- Cost
- Features
- Finish
What are the differences between a salamander and a cheesemelter? -
ANSWERS-Salamander:
Broiler - hotter, primarily used for cooking, adjustable rack
Cheesemelter:
Uses a third less BTU of a salamander, not used for cooking, keeps plates hot,
melts cheese
What are the three types of griddles? - ANSWERS-1) Flat griddle
2) Grooved griddle (drains fat and oil, provides sear marks)
3) Clam shell griddle (speed)
Plate thickness is important. What are the characteristics of a thicker griddle
plate? - ANSWERS-- Retains heat longer
- Even heat distribution
- Less likely to warp
, - More expensive, less mobile, heavy
- Heats more slowly
What are the five types of charbroilers? - ANSWERS-1) Open hearth
charbroiler
2) Salamander broiler
3_ Upright, heavy-duty broiler
4) Rotisserie broiler
5) Conveyor broiler - used at QSRs - high output with less labor, better product
quality and consistency
What is should fryer oil temperature be? - ANSWERS-350 degrees F
What happens if oil temperature drops below 350 degrees F? - ANSWERS--
Improper browning
- Too much oil is absorbed into the food
- Too much oil is used
What is the normal PSI of a pressure fryer? - ANSWERS-Between 5 and 12
What is a conveyor oven good for? - ANSWERS-Ideal for high volume over a
short period of time
What happens if you double microwave wattage? - ANSWERS-Speed of
cooking is directly related to an oven's wattage. If you double wattage it cuts
cooking time in half (make sure wattage is doubled not just "added to." The test
may try to trick you)
