Question 1

Should you need to wipe something down while preparing an allergen special order, you should use:&#10;A)A disposable paper towel.&#10;B)A clean cloth towel.&#10;C)Your apron.&#10;D)Your hand.

Accepted Answer

If you need to wipe something down while preparing an allergen special order, you should use a disposable paper towel.

Question 2

Before making the allergen special order, you should confirm:&#10;A)The correct recipe.&#10;B)The correct allergen special order.&#10;C)The correct ingredients.&#10;D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Before making the order confirm the recipe, ingredients, and that you have the correct order.
It is important to confirm that you are preparing the correct recipe with allergen-free ingredients for the guest. When checking ingredients, read the food label to find out what allergens it contains.

Question 3

Why would it be a good idea to place a cover over a plate for a guest with a food allergy?&#10;A)To make it more presentable to the guest.&#10;B)To hide that it is an allergen special order.&#10;C)To prevent cross-contact.&#10;D)To confuse servers.

Accepted Answer

It would be a good idea to place a cover over a plate for a guest with a food allergy to prevent cross-contact.
There are many ways to identify that a plate is an allergen special order. Any policy that is universally recognized by the staff is an adequate way to identify allergy special orders. Other examples include double plating and marking plates with stickers.

Question 4

What might indicate that a plate is an allergen special order?&#10;A)Extra utensils.&#10;B)Extra garnishes.&#10;C)A gluten-free muffin.&#10;D)A colored sticker.

Accepted Answer

A plate might have a colored sticker to indicate it is an allergen special order.
Adding garnishes and sides onto the plate are examples of things not to do to an allergen special order because of cross-contact. Colored stickers, toothpick flags, and double plating are all ways to indicate an allergen special order.

Question 5

Which is NOT a way to visually indicate that a plate is an allergen special order?&#10;A)Adding a colored toothpick.&#10;B)Telling the server it is an allergen special order.&#10;C)Putting a cover over the plate.&#10;D)Double plating.

Accepted Answer

Telling the server it is an allergen special order is NOT a way to visually indicate it.
Verbally telling the server the plate is an allergen special order is not a way to visually indicate it. Before the server delivers the plate to the guests, they should confirm with the kitchen staff that it is the allergen special order.

Question 6

Which is NOT an example of how an allergen special order can be compromised right before it is taken to the guest?&#10;A)Not touching the plate.&#10;B)Adding a sprinkle of cheese.&#10;C)Adding croutons.&#10;D)Stacking plates to take the order to the guest's table.

Accepted Answer

Not touching the plate is not an example of how an allergen special order can be compromised right before it is taken to the guest.
All garnishes should be skipped for an allergen special order. Also, anything additional for the plate should be plated separately. Stacking plates to deliver them to the guest could cause cross-contact with other dishes.

Question 7

Preventing cross-contact is the top priority, so what in the kitchen MUST be clean?&#10;A)Aprons&#10;B)Equipment&#10;C)Everything&#10;D)Cutting boards

Accepted Answer

Since preventing cross-contact is the top priority, everything in the kitchen must be clean.
Food proteins can be on clothing, equipment, cutting boards, and everything else in the kitchen. Using designated cleaning supplies to clean, rinse, and sanitize with disposable paper towels is important.

Question 8

Since food proteins can be transferred on your skin, _____ is important.&#10;A)Clean clothes&#10;B)Washing hands&#10;C)Washing utensils&#10;D)Clean equipment

Accepted Answer

Food proteins can be transferred on your skin, so washing your hands is important.
Hand sanitizers do not remove food proteins from skin. Only by thoroughly washing hands can cross-contact by skin be prevented.

Deck 5: Allergies Intolerances: Orders