Furniture Servicing and Mise en Place Quiz

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What is the main purpose of a waiter's station?

To display condiments and shakers

To provide the service staff with a location to work (correct)

To store extra linens and cutlery

To provide a place for guests to sit and dine

What is the activity of putting things in place to make subsequent F&B services smooth called?

Condiment stocking

Mise en place (correct)

Furniture rearrangement

Table setting

Which of the following is a duty of the serving staff related to side boards preparation?

Refilling condiment containers (correct)

Polishing shoes

Replacing lightbulbs

Watering plants

What type of furniture is a piece with numerous compartments and shelves used to keep condiments, cutlery, and linens?

Side board (Dumb waiter) Signup and view all the answers

When preparing side boards, where should the cutlery be placed?

Inappropriate sections separately by type Signup and view all the answers

Which task falls under the responsibility of the maintenance department or outsourced agency?

Vacuuming carpets Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual height of a table from the floor level?

75 cm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a side station or dummy waiter?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the average height of a chair recommended in the text?

92 cm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of furniture in the text?

Sofas Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of furniture in a food & beverage service establishment?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a service equipment that can be stored in a side station?

Cooking utensils Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items would typically be found at a waiter's station?

Menus and wine lists Signup and view all the answers

What is a common procedure for polishing cutlery?

Dip in hot water with lemon and polish with a cloth Signup and view all the answers

When setting up glassware on tables, what should waiters check for?

Check for water marks, chips, cracks, and lipstick stains Signup and view all the answers

What should waiters avoid doing when handling polished cutlery?

Touching the top of the item that goes into the customer's mouth Signup and view all the answers

Where should polished cutlery be placed before being taken to the table for set up?

On an under-plate Signup and view all the answers

What should waiters do if certain cutlery items require special cleaning or polishing instructions?

Follow the manufacturer's instructions Signup and view all the answers