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Which factor is NOT mentioned as an influence on airline catering?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as an influence on airline catering?
- Type of aircraft (correct)
- Seasonal menu
- Passenger preferences
- Flight duration
Fresh fish should have dull eyes and dry gills.
Fresh fish should have dull eyes and dry gills.
False (B)
What is the primary purpose of inflight magazines regarding food and beverage?
What is the primary purpose of inflight magazines regarding food and beverage?
to inform passengers of available F&B options
The term 'meal cycle' refers to the process of creating and _______ meals in airline catering.
The term 'meal cycle' refers to the process of creating and _______ meals in airline catering.
Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by airlines in catering?
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by airlines in catering?
What is a key objective of a kitchen in a food service establishment?
What is a key objective of a kitchen in a food service establishment?
Maintaining consistent quality is an important aspect of airline catering.
Maintaining consistent quality is an important aspect of airline catering.
Self-service involves customers being served at a laid table.
Self-service involves customers being served at a laid table.
What method of cooking involves sealing food in airtight plastic bags and placing them in a water bath?
What method of cooking involves sealing food in airtight plastic bags and placing them in a water bath?
What is the most commonly provided in-flight beverage regardless of class?
What is the most commonly provided in-flight beverage regardless of class?
One of the main characteristics of a wine bar is its _______ theme.
One of the main characteristics of a wine bar is its _______ theme.
Match the following food service methods with their descriptions:
Match the following food service methods with their descriptions:
What is the primary aim in the food and beverage industry?
What is the primary aim in the food and beverage industry?
What is a requirement for proper food storage?
What is a requirement for proper food storage?
Welfare catering is designed for people with social needs.
Welfare catering is designed for people with social needs.
Frozen meats should be packaged to prevent freezer burn.
Frozen meats should be packaged to prevent freezer burn.
What is one example of a type of catering service provided during travel?
What is one example of a type of catering service provided during travel?
Licensed trade refers to businesses that are controlled by ________ requirements.
Licensed trade refers to businesses that are controlled by ________ requirements.
What are the three allowed thawing methods for food?
What are the three allowed thawing methods for food?
The process of transferring food from a storage condition in the refrigerator to being prepared for consumption is referred to as ______.
The process of transferring food from a storage condition in the refrigerator to being prepared for consumption is referred to as ______.
Which type of catering serves fast food cuisine?
Which type of catering serves fast food cuisine?
What is an indicator of spoilage in red meat?
What is an indicator of spoilage in red meat?
Match the types of catering with their descriptions:
Match the types of catering with their descriptions:
The general market consists of customers who have limited choice.
The general market consists of customers who have limited choice.
Handwashing is not important during food preparation.
Handwashing is not important during food preparation.
What is one physiological need that customers may seek in the food and beverage sector?
What is one physiological need that customers may seek in the food and beverage sector?
Poultry with sticky wings and darkened wing tips must be ______.
Poultry with sticky wings and darkened wing tips must be ______.
Match the food safety processes with their descriptions:
Match the food safety processes with their descriptions:
What is a characteristic of a Restricted Market (Semi-Captive)?
What is a characteristic of a Restricted Market (Semi-Captive)?
Braising involves cooking food in boiling water.
Braising involves cooking food in boiling water.
What is the primary cooking technique used in 'Steaming'?
What is the primary cooking technique used in 'Steaming'?
Self-Operated food service operations are also known as __________ restaurants.
Self-Operated food service operations are also known as __________ restaurants.
Which of the following is NOT a type of food service operation?
Which of the following is NOT a type of food service operation?
Match the cooking method with its description:
Match the cooking method with its description:
Outsourcing in food service aims to increase operational costs.
Outsourcing in food service aims to increase operational costs.
What is the temperature to which food is chilled in the Cook-chill process?
What is the temperature to which food is chilled in the Cook-chill process?
What is time temperature abuse?
What is time temperature abuse?
Practicing poor personal hygiene can lead to foodborne illnesses.
Practicing poor personal hygiene can lead to foodborne illnesses.
Name one high-risk customer group susceptible to foodborne illness.
Name one high-risk customer group susceptible to foodborne illness.
The four steps to food safety are CLEAN, SEPARATE, COOK, and _____
The four steps to food safety are CLEAN, SEPARATE, COOK, and _____
Match the sector of food service industry with its description:
Match the sector of food service industry with its description:
Which of the following is considered cross-contamination?
Which of the following is considered cross-contamination?
Cleaning and sanitizing equipment is unnecessary if they look clean.
Cleaning and sanitizing equipment is unnecessary if they look clean.
What is one practice that contributes to time temperature abuse?
What is one practice that contributes to time temperature abuse?
Flashcards
Food Product Flow
Food Product Flow
The path that food travels from its source to an operation.
Receiving
Receiving
Inspecting and accepting deliveries, minimizing loss and contamination.
Storage
Storage
Storing food in controlled conditions to maintain quality.
Thawing
Thawing
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Preparing
Preparing
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Cooking
Cooking
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Holding
Holding
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Serving
Serving
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Meal Cycle
Meal Cycle
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Offloading
Offloading
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Cruising Altitude
Cruising Altitude
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Contamination
Contamination
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Stock Rotation
Stock Rotation
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Last-Minute Changes
Last-Minute Changes
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Maintaining Consistent Quality
Maintaining Consistent Quality
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In-Flight Magazine F&B Information
In-Flight Magazine F&B Information
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Pathogens
Pathogens
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Time Temperature Abuse
Time Temperature Abuse
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Cross-Contamination
Cross-Contamination
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Poor Personal Hygiene
Poor Personal Hygiene
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Cleaning and Sanitizing
Cleaning and Sanitizing
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High-Risk Customers
High-Risk Customers
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4 Steps to Food Safety
4 Steps to Food Safety
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Sectors of Food Service Industry
Sectors of Food Service Industry
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Sous-vide
Sous-vide
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Cafeteria
Cafeteria
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Meal Experience
Meal Experience
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Service Sequence
Service Sequence
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Table Service
Table Service
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What is the purpose of the food and beverage industry?
What is the purpose of the food and beverage industry?
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What is the main aim of the food and beverage industry?
What is the main aim of the food and beverage industry?
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What is a general market customer?
What is a general market customer?
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What is a captive market customer?
What is a captive market customer?
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What is a physiological need in the context of food and beverages?
What is a physiological need in the context of food and beverages?
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What is an economic need in the context of food and beverages?
What is an economic need in the context of food and beverages?
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What is a social need in the context of food and beverages?
What is a social need in the context of food and beverages?
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What is a psychological need in the context of food and beverages?
What is a psychological need in the context of food and beverages?
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Restricted Market (Captive)
Restricted Market (Captive)
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Restricted Market (Semi-Captive)
Restricted Market (Semi-Captive)
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Self-Operated (Food Service Operation)
Self-Operated (Food Service Operation)
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Franchise (Food Service Operation)
Franchise (Food Service Operation)
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Management Contracting (Food Service Operation)
Management Contracting (Food Service Operation)
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Outsourcing (Food Service Operation)
Outsourcing (Food Service Operation)
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Ethnic (Food Service Operation)
Ethnic (Food Service Operation)
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Themed (Food Service Operation)
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Study Notes
Food Safety Standards
- Purchase specifications include quality grade, weight, count, contents, and packaging
- Food product flow: the path food takes through an operation, starting from receiving
- Receiving increases chance of theft, contamination, and waste; underweight materials should be rejected
- Packaged foods should be checked for leaks, bulges, dents, and rust
- Red meat should be firm and elastic; "off" odors indicate spoilage; frozen meats should be packaged to prevent freezer burn
- Poultry wings should be firm and with bright skin; darkened wings are a sign of spoilage; bacteria come from live bird skin
- Eggs should be placed in ambient temperature, firm yolks, and no cracks or dirt
- Fish are more perishable than red meat; firm flesh, clear bulging eyes, and moist gills; have clear signs
- Vegetables and fruits should be fresh, from approved sources, and washed thoroughly
- Stock rotation is crucial for effective food storage
Dry Storage Area
- Moderate room temperature
- Food should be 6 inches off the floor and 2 inches off the wall
- Prevent insects and pests
Thawing
- Under cool, running water
- In a microwave oven (followed by immediate cooking)
- In a refrigerator (until used)
Food Preparation
- Small batch preparation
- Ingredient substitution should not compromise food safety
- Proper handwashing is essential
Food Cooking
- Make food palatable by changing its appearance, texture, and aroma
Holding Food
- Always practice good personal hygiene
- Food or surfaces should not be touched with hands
Food Cooling
- Use containers to facilitate heat transfer
- Transfer food into shallow pans
- Stir while cooling
Reheating
- Seasonal menus and passenger preferences/flight duration influence airline catering
- Special meals are prepared for specific dietary needs
Airline Food Challenges
- Last-minute changes in passenger numbers
- Maintaining food quality
- Managing food storage
Food Service Operations
- Food and beverage industry involves production, processing, packaging, and distribution
- Aims to satisfy customers' needs, achieves customer satisfaction
Food Service Methods
- Table service: customers served at a laid table
- Self-service: customers help themselves from a buffet or counter
- Assisted service: customers receive part of a meal at a table while getting other parts through self-service
- Single point service: customers order, pay, and receive food and beverages at a counter
- Specialized service: food and drinks are delivered to the customer
Cooking Methods
- Baking: cooked in dry heat in the oven
- Blanching: food dipped in boiling water or steam
- Boiling: cooked in boiling or simmering liquid
- Braising: browned in fat then cooked slowly.
- Frying: cooked in fat
- Deep frying: cooked in enough fat to cover the food
- Grilling: cooked over direct heat
- Poaching: cooked in liquid below boiling point
- Roasting: cooked uncovered (usually in an oven or other dry heat)
- Sautéing: cooked in a small amount of oil
- Steaming: cooked using steam
- Stewing: simmered slowly in enough liquid to cover the food
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