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Find the product in each problem. Round the answers to the nearest ten-thousandth when necessary. 0.079 x 0.79 =_______________ 60 teaspoons equals _______________ tablespoons Answer: 20 In division, the number to be divided is called the ____________________. Answer: dividend The […]

The following recipe yields 40 portions of curried lamb. Convert it to yield 240 portions. Answer:WF=6 A standardized recipe represents what one serving of this particular item costs to prepare. Answer: Convert the following Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius. Round off […]

Find the difference in the following subtraction problems. The bill for an awards banquet came to $2,958.50. They were given a discount of $222.00 because the guaranteed number of people attended. What was the total bill? $_______________ Guest check $45.85, […]

The original number in a subtraction problem Match the following chapter terms to their definition. a. addition e. subtrahend b. sum f. difference c. subtraction g. trading d. minuend Round off to the mill (thousandths place). One dozen eggs were […]

Convert the following Celsius temperatures to Fahrenheit. Round off all answers to two places to the right of the decimal point. 267 The catering manager at Elegant Fare Catering Company receives a basic salary of $1,070 per month, plus a […]

Solve the following problems using the proportions given. How many quarts of chicken stock are needed to bake 1 1/2 quarts of rice using a ratio of 2 to 1 stock to rice? _______________ quarts ____________________ ____________________ are taxes collected […]

80 T = ______ cups In multiplication, a whole number is added to itself a specified amount of times. Answer: T “In multiplication, a whole number is added to itself a specified amount of times.” From an invoice, you have […]

Monetary value of food on hand at beginning of the month, plus the purchases for the month, minus the monetary value of food in the final inventory Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. gross wages e. depreciation […]

All the following are detailed on a Salad Production Report except: a. Comments b. Raw Quantity Required c. On Hand d. Sold Shows recipe file number, size of portion, raw quantity required, portions to prepare, portions left, and portions served […]

Neatness is not important in math. Find the difference in the following subtraction problems. The restaurant thought they had 648 frozen hamburger patties on hand. Taking a quick inventory, it was discovered that a small box of 41 were defrosted […]

The first step in the use of any calculator is to make sure it is cleared. There is a party for 90; our recipe yields 30 portions. Answer: 3 The standardized recipe is for 400 portions. The party is for […]

Subtrahend minus Minuend equals Difference. ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ calculates the level of economic activity where the operation neither makes a profit nor incurs a loss. Answer:Break-even analysis Break even analysis Ribs of pork weigh 17 pounds and cost $2.46 per […]

Convert the following Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius. Round off all answers to two places to the right of the decimal point. 12 The amount of gratuity received was $23.50. How much was the check if the gratuity was 18%? $_______________ […]

A working factor is defined as a relation in size, number, amount, or degree of one thing compared to another. In ____________________,a whole number is added to itself a specified amount of times. Answer: multiplication One gram is about the […]

Fill in the cash report. Answer:$6,532.38 $7,050.63 Keeping in mind that flour is the main ingredient, ____________________ ____________________ designate the amount of each ingredient that would be required if 100 pounds of flour were used. Answer:baker’s percentages bakers percentages Food […]

Four guests dined at a casino cafe for lunch. They had two pints of ale, which cost $3.40 each; two iced teas @ $1.40 each; two club sandwiches @ $7.50 each; and two patty melts @ $5.85 each. $_______________ Find […]

How many servings will you get from 5 gallon/s of ice cream if a #16 scoop is used? (Round your answer to whole number.) ______________ servings (scoops) A party of 12 people was served. The bill was $277.00. A discount […]

mm Match the following metric units with their abbreviation. a. meter h. cubic centimeter b. decimeter i. cubic meter c. centimeter j. milliliter d. millimeter k. liter e. kilometer l. gram f. hectometer m. kilogram g. dekameter n. degrees Celsius […]

A part or share Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. as purchased (A.P.) e. volume b. edible portion (E.P.) f. portion c. scoop g. portion scale d. baker’s balance scale A present or money given in return […]

The ____________________ ____________________ of measure is a decimal system based on the number 10. Michael’s parents’ 50th anniversary dinner cost him $6,500, with the sales tax of 7% included. Sales tax: $_______________ Answer: 425.23 Multiplier times Multiplier equals Product. Answer: […]

A ____________________ ____________________ is operated by the use of a spring. The constant function may be used to multiply or divide repeatedly by the same number. Answer: T “The constant functionmay be used to multiply or divide repeatedly by the […]

Those foods that are usually purchased each day or every other day Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. daily food cost report e. food cost percentage b. storeroom requisition f. menu c. direct purchases g. markup d. […]

Number by which another number is to be multiplied Match the following chapter terms to their definition. a. multiplication f. division b. multiplicand g. dividend c. multiplier h. divisor d. product i. quotient e. remainder A point (.) used to […]

Today, over _____ of the world€s population uses the metric system. a. 90 percent b. 25 percent c. 50 percent d. 75 percent Fractions that have the same denominator Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. fraction g. […]

A written form that indicates to the vendor how many items are to be delivered to an establishment, and lists the prices for each item Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. requisition d. purchase order b. invoice […]

Convert measurements from the American customary system to the metric system. Round answers to nearest whole number. 4 pounds 4 ounces = _______________ grams The formula to determine the break-even point is to take the fixed costs and divide them […]

The forms used in compiling the daily food production reports are not dependent on the individual food service operation. Lily purchased a new convection oven for $10,177, tax included. The sales tax was 8 3/4%. Amount of money for the […]

When a raw food product is purchased in its natural state, this is called as purchased (A.P.). In the food service industry, the bill or bill of sale is called a(n) _____. a. demand for payment b. guest check c. […]

Round percents to the nearest hundredth of a percent. The total cost of all food purchased for the day is $2,810. The total sales is $4,055 for the day. Find the daily food cost percentage. _______________% Examples of ____________________ expenses […]

millimeter Match the following metric abbreviations with their name. a. g f. m b. mg g. mm c. kg h. cm d. l i. km e. ml An admission fee charged for entertainment Match the following chapter terms with their […]

Determine the amount of dry instant potato powder needed to prepare the following amounts of mashed potatoes. (Use 1 pound 13 ounces of powder for each gallon of liquid.) In a budget, the areas listed under the two major components, […]

What is the menu price using the multiplier of 2.9 if the raw food cost is $06? $_______________ A(n) ____________________ is used to represent the value of one hundredth part of a dollar. Answer: cent A budget can be made […]

In the metric system, temperature is measured in degrees Celsius (°C). On the Celsius scale, the boiling point of water is 100° and the freezing point is 0°. ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ is a mathematical method for finding the dollar amount […]

The ____________________ ____________________ is a statement listing all the company’s assets and liabilities to determine net worth, proprietorship, or capital. If the yield percentage for salmon is 60.5%, how many pounds will have to be ordered to serve 45 guests? […]

12 pounds of pork sausage is purchased, but one-quarterof that amount is lost in boning and trimming. How many 4-ounce patties can be obtained? ______________ patties The food service operator must perform a “can cutting” to determine the quality of […]

If a 5 1/2-pound box of frozen cut broccoli costs $3.7, what is the cost of a 7 1/2-ounce serving? $_______________/serving ____________________ ____________________ refers to money that is owed to the company by various people or companies for various reasons. […]

In the problems or statements following, the symbol of operation has been omitted. In each instance, determine the symbol that should be placed in the blank. 975 _______________ 25 = 1,000 Guest check $103.92, Sales tax 6 1/8%. $_______________ Answer: […]

The weight of an item before processing Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. portion control e. shrinkage b. portion size f. yield c. edible portion g. yield percentage d. as purchased Amount produced Match the following chapter […]

For a banquet, each guest pays $71.00, inclusive. A gratuity of 15% will have to be backed out. Sales tax: $_______________ ____________________ is a plan for adjusting expenditures to probable income for a calendar or fiscal year. Answer: Budgeting One […]

160 tablespoons = _______________ cup(s) ____________________ ____________________ are the total amount of moneys that have been collected through direct charges that are billed directly to the guest or charged back to the room in a hotel. Answer: House accounts Solve […]

How many pounds of ground beef should be purchased if you wish to serve 187 people a 6-ounce portion of Salisbury steak? (Round your answers to whole number.) ______________ pounds A portion scale is the best type of scale to […]

A(n) ____________________ production report is a tool to show management the exact cost and amount of food used on any given day. Sales Price: $18,888 Food Cost: $11,300 Food Cost Percent: _______________% Answer: 59.83 The Great Falls Restaurant purchased a […]

When dealing with monetary numbers, the term cent is used to represent the value of one hundredth part of a dollar. At the end of a certain period of time (for example, one month, three months, etc.-each banking institution has […]

A(n) ____________________ ____________________ is a list of food items issued from the storeroom upon the request of the production crew. The amount of gratuity received was $16.50. How much was the check if the tip was 25%? ________ Answer: $66.00 […]

Food service operations use a device called a ____________________ production report to control the production of various departments including cooking, salad, pastry, baking, and butchering. Before fractions can be added or subtracted, they must have the same denominator. Like fractions […]

The daily sales are $4,750. Find the daily labor cost percentage if the Chef makes $1,140 a week and works six days a week. _______________% Back out the sales tax or gratuity from the following problems. Show the sales tax […]

Depreciation is the act of replacing an item as it wears out. In the food service industry, the bill or bill of sale is called a ____________________ ____________________. Answer: guest check 650 liters = _______________ quarts Answer: 689 Rewrite the […]

One or more of the equal parts of a whole Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. fraction g. mixed number b. numerator h. simplification c. denominator i. like fraction d. proper fraction j. unlike fractions e. factor […]

How many 4-pound bags of Sichuan vegetable mix must be opened to serve 55 people if each one is to receive a 3-ounce serving? (Round your answers to whole number.) ______________ bags Recently, the trend has been to compare vendor […]

Chapter 1—Using the Calculator TRUE/FALSE 1. The calculator is not one of the most important tools used in food service occupations. 2. A solar mini-desktop calculator is a type of calculator. ANS: T “There are so many different types of […]

Chapter 10—Determining Cost Percentages and Pricing the Menu TRUE/FALSE 1. One of the tools that is used to control the cost and use of food is the profit and loss statement, the purpose of which is to show management the […]

Chapter 11—Inventory Procedures and Controlling Costs TRUE/FALSE 1. An inventory is a catalog or itemized list of stock and its estimated value. 2. A physical inventory is a continuous or endless inventory. It is a record that is taken in […]

Chapter 12—Purchasing and Receiving TRUE/FALSE 1. It can be said, without hesitation, that behind every successful business is usually a good chef. 2. An invoice is a demand, usually made in written form, for something that is needed. ANS: F […]

Chapter 13—Daily Production Reports and Beverage Costs TRUE/FALSE 1. Each department produces its own special kind of food to meet the needs required for serving breakfast, luncheon, and dinner menus. The production departments will include supplies, waitstaff, and purchasing. 2. […]

Chapter 14—Front of the House and Managerial Mathematical Operations TRUE/FALSE 1. Most food service operations have point-of-sales (POS) computers, used by the waitstaff to calculate the amount of the guest checks. 2. In the food service industry, the bill or […]

25. Lily purchased a new convection oven for $10,177, tax included. The sales tax was 8 %. Amount of money for the oven: $_______________ ANS: 9,358.16 PTS: 1 26. For a banquet, each guest pays $71.00, inclusive. A gratuity of […]

Chapter 15—Personal Taxes, Payroll, and Financial Statements TRUE/FALSE 1. Because taxes affect you, the employee, as they show up in the form of deductions on your paychecks, it is important to learn as much as possible about them. 2. State […]

Chapter 2—Numbers, Symbols of Operations, and the Mill TRUE/FALSE 1. A numeral is a standard quantity or amount. 2. Digits are any of the numerals that combine to form numbers. ANS: T “Digits are any of the numerals that combine […]

Chapter 3—Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division TRUE/FALSE 1. Addition is the act of combining things or units that are alike to obtain a total quantity. 2. Addend plus Addend equals Difference. ANS: F “Addend plus Addend equals Sum.” PTS: 1 […]

Chapter 4—Fractions, Decimals, Ratios, and Percents TRUE/FALSE 1. The parts of a fraction are the numerator (bottom number) and the denominator (top number). 2. A proper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is smaller than its denominator. ANS: T “A […]

Chapter 5—Weights and Measures TRUE/FALSE 1. There are two essential kinds of measurement practiced in a food service operation. Both are extremely important for having and maintaining a successful operation. They are ingredient measurement and portion measurement. 2. Recipes or […]

Chapter 6—Using the Metric System of Measure TRUE/FALSE 1. The measurement system that is used in the United States relies on liters, millimeters, kilograms, and so forth. 2. Some industries, notably science, pharmaceutical, engineering, and automotive, have found it necessary […]

Chapter 7—Portion Control TRUE/FALSE 1. Portion control is helpful in controlling food production, pricing the menu, purchasing, and controlling food cost. 2. To ensure uniform servings or portions, the preparation crew and serving personnel must be instructed in the proper […]

Chapter 8—Converting Recipes, Yields, and Baking Formulas TRUE/FALSE 1. Standardized recipes are ideal for food service operations such as nursing homes, retirement villages, and some school cafeterias. 2. Baker’s percentage is the number that will be used to multiply the […]

Chapter 9—Food, Recipe, and Labor Costing TRUE/FALSE 1. It is important in any business venture to know your cost before establishing a selling price. 2. Labor costs are moneys spent to prepare any and all products used in an individual […]

42 cups = _______________ liters The group of digits “456” in the numeral 123,456,789 is called a place value. Answer: F “In large groups of numbers made up of four or more digits, the digits are placed into groups of […]

Divisor divided by Dividend equals Quotient. The metric unit of measurement for volume is called a ____________________. Answer: liter Round off each answer to hundredths place. The menu price of a glass of wine is $6.25. The raw cost of […]

The chef will roast a pork tenderloin after it has been fabricated. The pork loin weighs 5.5 pounds. Ten ounces are lost through shrinkage. How many 8-ounce portions can be obtained after cooking? a. 9 portions b. 11 servings c. […]

Purchases + beginning inventory – food in production – final inventory = Cost of food sold The ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ is money withheld from each employee’s paycheck during the year to pay for the income tax that he or she […]

The formula for calculating recipe yield is: a. weight of portion / total weight of preparation = recipe yield b. total weight of preparation / weight of portion = recipe yield c. weight of portion x total weight of preparation […]

The _____ key is used to convert a positive number to a negative number, and vice versa. a. square root b. exponent c. change sign d. percentage As purchased (A.P.) divided by (/) edible portion (E.P.) = yield percentage. Answer: […]

A regular, periodical payment for official or professional services rendered Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. food costs g. gross wages b. labor costs h. payroll c. costed out i. wages d. shrinkage j. salary e. unit […]

The third place to the right of the decimal is called a mill and represents one-tenth of a dollar. For a banquet, each guest pays $41.00, inclusive. A gratuity of 15% is included in the cost. Amount of money for […]

A ____________________ is generally a percentage of sales for a given period. Rhonda sells 12 additional $5.40 appetizers each shift. If the gratuity is 35%, what is her additional income? $_______________ Answer: 22.68 Percentage of cost of food sold plus […]

A system of counting by tens and powers of 10 Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. decimal e. cipher b. decimal fraction f. ratio c. decimal point g. proportion d. mixed decimal fraction h. percent The amount […]

Given the total sales = $356,556 If the cost of produce = $30,965.82 Find the food cost percent for produce. _______________% Food in Production: $3,094 Sales: $73,803 Inventory at Beginning of Month: $4,574 Purchases for the Month: $30,784 Final Inventory: […]

A ________________________________________ is a whole number mixed with a fractional part. 180 meters = _______________ feet Answer: 591 In situations where the divisor is not contained in the dividend an equal or exact number of times, the figure left over […]

How many 3 oz. glasses of wine can be obtained from a wine bottle that holds 475 ml? Tipping, also referred to as a(n) ____________________, is the giving of a fee for a service rendered. Answer: gratuity A portion scale […]

The sales of January 21 in the ZZZZ Restaurant were $10,620.00 and $10,430.00 in the bar. The cost of food was $3,870.00, and the bar costs were $1,830.00. The amount of food that was sent from the kitchen to the […]

18 cups = ______ oz. A ____________________ refers to two or more numerals that, when multiplied together, yield a given product. Answer: factor In the problems or statements following, the symbol of operation has been omitted. In each instance, determine […]

In a budget, the areas listed under the two major components, ____________________ and expenditures, will vary, depending on the size of the overall operation. Food in Production: $2,401 Sales: $69,271 Inventory at Beginning of Month: $5,366 Purchases for the Month: […]

An example of a proportion is when preparing baked beans, the ratio is 2 to 1, that is, 2 parts liquid to 1 part beans. 52 pints equals _______________ quarts Answer: 26 An invoice is a demand, usually made in […]

Round to the nearest tenth of a percent. 87.239% The raw food price is $3.63, and the markup rate is 70%. $_______________ Answer: 6.17 When the divisor is not contained in the dividend an equal or exact number of times, […]

Labor costs are moneys spent to prepare any and all products used in an individual recipe or an entire meal. Subtraction means to take away. It is the addition of one number of things from another number of things. Answer: […]

0.653 pounds = _______________ ounces The third place to the right of the decimal is called a(n) ____________________ and represents the thousandth part of a dollar, or one-tenth of one cent. Answer: mill A chef earns $232.51 a day. How […]

That which is paid or received for services Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. withholding tax e. net pay b. FICA f. commission c. wages g. financial statements d. deduction h. gross margin That which is spent […]

Determine the answers to the following questions using ratios. The Backhouse Restaurant sold one-fourth as many orders of appetizers as desserts. How many appetizers were sold if the restaurant sold 276 desserts? _______________ appetizers Rewrite the following numbers by adding […]

A #5 can of whole kernal corn weighs 4 pounds 12 ounces. The liquid in the can weighs 20 ounces. Calculate the drained weight of the corn. ______________ ounces Our recipe yields 28 portions; convert it to yield 38. Answer: […]

g Match the following metric units with their abbreviation. a. meter h. cubic centimeter b. decimeter i. cubic meter c. centimeter j. milliliter d. millimeter k. liter e. kilometer l. gram f. hectometer m. kilogram g. dekameter n. degrees Celsius […]

In most food service operations, one person is designated to do the purchasing. This person is usually called the ____________________ ____________________. When preparing a fruit salad bowl, the following items were used: honeydew melon $3.59, pineapples $0.98, grapes $0.62, bananas […]

How many pounds of bacon should be ordered when serving a breakfast party of 190 people if each person is to receive 2 slices of bacon and there are 16 slices of bacon to each pound? _______________ pounds Find the […]

The metric unit of measurement for temperature is called ____________________. Complete the following production report. Find the portions to prepare and how many items were sold. Answer: Celsius Find the difference in each problem. 63.63 – 9.96 =_______________ Answer: 53.67 […]

Money spent to pay all the employees who create, make, and serve food to the guests Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. food costs g. gross wages b. labor costs h. payroll c. costed out i. wages […]

The total number of customers as sales are rung up Match the following chapter terms with their definition. a. daily food cost report e. food cost percentage b. storeroom requisition f. menu c. direct purchases g. markup d. customer count […]

The result of dividing the dividend by the divisor is called the ____________________. A product that is ready to be served to the guests is called a(n) __________________ __________________. Answer: edible portion A wedding reception is catered for 125 people. […]

Convert the following Celsius temperatures to Fahrenheit. Round off all answers to two places to the right of the decimal point. -24 State taxes are established and enforced by federal law so that each individual citizen pays what he or […]

dm Match the following metric units with their abbreviation. a. meter h. cubic centimeter b. decimeter i. cubic meter c. centimeter j. milliliter d. millimeter k. liter e. kilometer l. gram f. hectometer m. kilogram g. dekameter n. degrees Celsius […]

577 fluid ounces = _______________ liters Standardized recipes are ideal for food service operations such as nursing homes, retirement villages, and some school cafeterias. Answer: T “Standardized recipes are ideal for food service operations such as nursing homes, retirement villages, […]

Rewrite the following numbers by adding commas in the correct place(s). 6346 A package of sausage was purchased for $2.55. There are 10 links of sausage in each package. How much does a serving of two links of sausage cost? […]

Working factor is defined as the amount of portions, servings, or units that a particular recipe or formula will produce. ____________________ ____________________ are collected for the purpose of operating all the state functions and agencies. Answer: State taxes The measurement […]

Two guests had dinner, and they had an entertainment card that qualified them for a discount. They had three glasses of wine @ $4.45 each; a veal entr©e @ $18.50; and a pork tenderloin entr©e @ $16.50. The card gave […]

The final answer of a division problem Match the following chapter terms to their definition. a. multiplication f. division b. multiplicand g. dividend c. multiplier h. divisor d. product i. quotient e. remainder _____ is the changeable cost or expenses […]

If a restaurant takes in $55,678 in one month and 26% of that amount is profit, how much is profit? $_______________ Find the difference in the following subtraction problems. A restaurant purchased a side of beef weighing 353 pounds. Forty-five […]

Change the following amounts to the nearest cent using the mill. $174.6422 How many ounces are in 4 keg\s of beer? _______________ ounces Answer: 7,936 When converting recipes to fewer portions, realize that the working factor will be less than […]

The term ____________________ means “that which is paid or received for services” and includes salaries, commissions, fees, bonuses, tips, and so forth. A 2-pound bag of freeze dried baby carrots costs $0.81 per pound. What is the cost of a […]

65 milliliters = _______________ teaspoons ____________________ ____________________ is a term used to refer to the weight of a product as it was purchased. Answer: As purchased A payroll is a record of earnings kept by the employer on all persons […]