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Prep Cook Practice Test

Check what you know about the prep cook job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on prep cook knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Julienne means:
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Answer: Thin strips. Julienne is thin strips.

Question 2 of 15Raw meat should be stored:
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Answer: On the bottom shelf. Bottom shelf prevents drips.

Question 3 of 15FIFO means:
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Answer: First in, first out. Use older stock first.

Question 4 of 15Why label prepped food?
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Answer: Track freshness and safety. Labels track dates.

Question 5 of 15Blanching means:
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Answer: Brief boiling then chilling. It partially cooks and preserves color.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A large quantity made at once.”
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Answer: Batch. Batch: A large quantity made at once.

Question 7 of 15What does “Cross-contamination” mean?
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Answer: Spreading germs between foods.. Cross-contamination: Spreading germs between foods.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The amount needed for service.”
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Answer: Par. Par: The amount needed for service.

Question 9 of 15What does “Prep list” mean?
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Answer: The list of items to prepare.. Prep list: The list of items to prepare.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Thin ribbons of herbs or greens.”
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Answer: Chiffonade. Chiffonade: Thin ribbons of herbs or greens.

Question 11 of 15What does “Brunoise” mean?
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Answer: A very fine dice.. Brunoise: A very fine dice.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “First in, first out.”
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Answer: FIFO. FIFO: First in, first out.

Question 13 of 15What does “Mise en place” mean?
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Answer: Ingredients ready for service.. Mise en place: Ingredients ready for service.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Cut into thin strips.”
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Answer: Julienne. Julienne: Cut into thin strips.

Question 15 of 15What does “Day dot” mean?
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Answer: A label showing prep or use-by date.. Day dot: A label showing prep or use-by date.

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