Level 1 Server Quiz

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Level 1 Server Quiz

Place Settings, Passing, Bussing Stations, Coffee Stations, China, Flatware & Glassware

Passing Grade: 18/20

What is your first and last name? *

What is the ‘thumb rule’ ?

1 point

A standard for place settings where china and flatware should be placed 1” away from the edge of the table, or about the length of the knuckle to the tip of your thumb.

A standard for place settings where china and flatware should be placed 3” away from the edge of the table, or about the length of your thumb.

A standard for place settings where glassware should be placed one thumb length away from the inner-most knife.

There is no ‘thumb rule’.

How should linens be placed on tables?

1 point

Linens should be placed on top of tables.

Linens should be placed on top of tables so that all sides are evenly touching the ground and no table legs are visible.

Linens should be placed so that they are long enough to stuff under the table legs.

It doesn’t really matter how you place linens as long they are on top of a table.

Place settings for a buffet-style dinner should have AT MINIMUM how many of each type of flatware?

1 point

2 dinner forks and 2 knives per guest.

1 salad fork, 1 dinner fork and 2 knives per guest.

1 salad fork and 1 knife per guest.

1 dinner fork and 1 knife per guest.

Place settings for a plated dinner should have AT MINIMUM how many types of each flatware? *

1 point

2 dinner forks and 2 knives per guest.

1 salad fork, 1 dinner fork and 2 knives per guest.

1 salad fork and 1 knife per guest.

1 dinner fork and 1 knife per guest.

Water glasses should be placed... *

1 point

Above the dinner fork.

Directly above the plate/charger centered with the guest's chair.

Above the inner-most knife.

Above the outer-most knife.

What is the best way to set a table? *

1 point

By considering the guest’s perspective and standing directly behind their chair, placing forks and knives in a straight line from this point of view.

By standing on the left side of the place setting to place forks and standing on the right side of the place setting to place knives.

It doesn’t really matter if it looks good.

By standing on the left side of the place setting, placing the forks, and then reaching across to the right side of the place setting to place knives.

How should seams on linens in a room be set? *

1 point

All seams in a room should be placed facing the same direction: horizontal to guest entry so they are visible when guests walk in.

It doesn't matter how seams are placed in a room.

Each half of the room should have seams facing in a different direction.

All seams in a room should be placed facing the same direction: pointing towards guest entry.

Identify the flatware in this photo, listed from left to right.

1 point

Gold, Beaded, Silver Vanessa

Prim, Ironstone, Silver Vanessa

Silver Vanessa, Beaded, Prim

Prim, Gold, Ironstone

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Identify the china in this photo, listed from left to right. *

1 point

White Sonata, Camellia, White Coupe

Camellia, White Coupe, White Sonata

Camellia, White Sonata, White Coupe

White Coupe, Camellia, White Sonata

Identify the glassware in this photo, listed from left to right. *

1 point

Tritan Water Glass, Hi Ball, Martini Glass, Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned Glass, Tritan Water Glass, Hi Ball, Martini Glass

Hi Ball, Tritan Water Glass, Old Fashioned, Martini Glass

Hi Ball, Martini Glass, Tritan Water Glass, Old Fashioned

What knowledge should you have of food items when passing? *

1 point

The name of the item and some of the basic ingredients, like proteins, starches and sauces.

Some basic ingredients. Knowing the name is not necessary.

It's okay to know the name and nothing else about the item.

No knowledge is required.

What should you do with your hands when passing? *

1 point

Offer the tray of food with an outreached arm and hold the napkins in your other hand down by your leg.

Offer the tray of food with an outreached arm, holding the napkins in the same hand underneath the tray.

With both arms outreached, offer the tray of food and napkins.

Offer the tray of food with an outreached arm. Your other arm is not useful.

What is an example of the type of language you should use when passing? *

1 point

"Hi! Would you like to try one?"

"Hi! Would you like to try ____? This is one of my favorites, it's so delicious!"

"..."

"Hi! Would you like to try...wait, I forgot the name, but it's like barbeque beef."

How much space should you use when setting up a bussing station? *

1 point

As little as possible. We don't want to have to take an extra table off the truck to make an efficient bussing station.

As much space as possible space, including but not limited to tables the Chefs are preparing food on.

As much space as you reasonably can to create an efficient bussing station.

It doesn't matter, because having an efficient bussing station is not important.

Which items are necessary to setup a bussing station to completion? *

1 point

Empty crates lined with trashbags for plates, bus tubs for flatware and 1 of each type of glass rack (excluding water glasses).

Empty crates lined with trashbags for plates, bus tubs for flatware, 1 of each type of glass rack (excluding water glasses), a slosh bucket and a large trashcan.

1 of each color bin, empty creates lined with trashbags for plates, bus tubs for flatware, 1 of each type of glassware, a slosh bucket and a trashcan.

The server who sets up the bussing station can use whatever items they want.

Why is it important to setup an efficient bussing station? *

1 point

It allows servers to spend less time in the back of house bussing and more time on the floor tending to guests' needs.

It enhances efficiency when breaking down, allowing for a smoother breakdown and truck loading process.

It allows multiple servers to bus at the same time without getting in each other's way.

All of the above.

What is the correct flow for a Coffee Station?

1 point

Coffee Urn --> Cups/Mugs --> Trash Disposal --> Condiments --> Napkins

Coffee Urn --> Cups/Mugs --> Condiments --> Trash Disposal --> Napkins

Cups/Mugs --> Coffee Urn --> Condiments --> Trash Disposal --> Napkins

Cups/Mugs --> Condiments --> Coffee Urn --> Trash Disposal --> Napkins

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When should you fill the coffee urn with coffee and light the sterno? *

1 point

As soon as you finish setting up the coffee station.

1 hour before coffee service begins.

After dinner is served.

None of the above.

Which bin contains a coffee urn?

1 point

Red

Gray

Dark Blue/Navy

Green

Clear selection

Which bin contains other items needed for coffee setup, such as wooden stir sticks and creamer + sugar sets?

1 point

Red

Gray

Dark Blue/Navy

Green

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