Roles in Food Service Operations Quiz

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What is the primary responsibility of a cashier in a food service operation?

Assisting the bartender in maintaining bar stock

Supervising salad and sandwich workers

Preparing food for customers

Receiving payment from customers (correct)

What task is typically NOT associated with a bartender's helper?

Cleaning glasses and utensils

Taking food orders (correct)

Assisting the bartender

Preparing cocktails

What is the primary responsibility of a food server?

Clearing and resetting dining tables

Guarding personal articles

Greeting customers

Taking food orders and serving customers (correct)

What distinguishes a chef from a cook in a food service setting?

Supervisory responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main duty of a sanitation/maintenance worker in a food establishment?

Maintaining hygienic walls and floors Signup and view all the answers

What is a key duty of a bartender's helper in the bar environment?

Cleaning glassware and replenishing ice supplies Signup and view all the answers

Which position in the food service industry requires good mathematical skills due to handling payments?

Food checker Signup and view all the answers

Which position involves guarding coats, hats, and other personal articles of customers?

Hostess Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of a food checker in a food service operation?

Ensuring the accuracy of food orders leaving the kitchen Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a typical duty of a cashier in a food service setting?

Cleaning dining tables Signup and view all the answers

Which job role provides an excellent background for becoming a bartender?

Bartender's helper Signup and view all the answers

Which role requires liking people, being poised, and efficient under stress?

Food server Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the receiving steward in a restaurant?

Ensuring the quality of delivered items meets the restaurant's standards Signup and view all the answers

Why does the food service generally operate under FIFO (First In-First Out) principle?

To minimize food waste by ensuring food doesn't exceed expiration dates Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of the department controller in the food and beverage department?

Keeping records of food sales and purchases Signup and view all the answers

In a restaurant, who is responsible for managing the food preparation division?

The executive chef Signup and view all the answers

What is one key factor that patrons consider when deciding to return to a restaurant?

The level of service Signup and view all the answers

What role does the purchasing steward play in a restaurant's inventory management?

Rotating inventory shelf space Signup and view all the answers