Question 1: (The catering industry)
13 marks
1.1 What does the term catering mean? (3)
1.2 What is the fundamental difference between a commercial and a non-commercial catering
business? (4)
1.3 Give/state three examples for commercial and three examples for non-commercial catering
industries/businesses. (6)
Question 2: (Menu planning)
2.1 What do you understand under a balanced menu? (3)
2.2 Mention and explain briefly four (4) aspects of a balanced menu (8)
11 marks
Question 3: (Portion control)
9 marks
There are certain items of equipment which can assist in maintaining control of the size of the
portions. Give three examples of
3.1 Utensils (3)
3.2 Pre-portioned commodities (3)
3.3 Purchase specifications (3)
Question 4: (Food costing)
Explain the following terms in food costing:
4.1. Net Profit (2)
4.2. Break-even point (3)
5 marks
Question 5: (Storage)
9 Marks
5.1 At what temperature does one store dry goods in a dry store and why should it be dark and
dry in the storeroom? Explain. (5)
5.2 Give the different storage temperatures for fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products,
meat and meat products and fish. (4)
Question 6 :( Kitchen Organization)
10 marks
6.1 Give the French name and duties of the Vegetable cook. (5)
6.2 Put this kitchen diagram (Hierarchy) into the right order.
Comm is de Cuisine, Sous-Chef, Chef de partie, Kitchen Assistant, Head Chef (5)
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