What does it mean to starch at a restaurant?

The sous chef will be in charge when your main chef is off. Starch: Starch refers to starchy sides such as rice, potatoes and pasta as alternatives to vegetables. Station: A set number of tables that a server is assigned.

What does it mean when they say all day in a kitchen?

All Day – Refers to the total number of a particular menu item. “4 steaks are ordered at table 20 and 3 are ordered at table 11. That means that 7 steaks were ordered all day.”

What do you say to order food?

When the waiter asks “Are you ready to order?” or “Can I take your order?” If you are ready, you can give your order. Use “I’d like…” or “I’ll have…” to introduce your order and expression “for starter/appetizer” to talk about the first course and “for main course” to talk about the second course of food you will eat.

What does 86 mean for chefs?

In a restaurant, 86 means to no longer make or serve a given item. This is often done for a few reasons: Supply issues. Many small restaurants or bars may run into issues with their inventory. When there are not enough ingredients left to make a popular dish or drink, they’ll have to 86 it.

What is the starch process?

Starch breaks down to shorter glucose chains. This process starts in the mouth with salivary amylase. The process slows in the stomach and then goes into overdrive in the small intestines. The short glucose chains are broken down to maltose and then to glucose.

What does C stand for in the kitchen?

Tablespoon = T. or tbsp. Cup = C. or c. Pint = pt. Quart = qt. Gallon = gal.

What does a short order cook do?

Short Order Cooks prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. They also clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.

How do I ask if my guests are ready to order?

Once the drinks are served, you may ask if your guests are ready to order. Your clue will be that all your guests will have closed their menus, or placed them back on the table.

What is the first order to fill in a restaurant?

Drink Orders: The first order to fill is the drink order. In today’s increasingly aware environment regarding the economy, water is not always served in every restaurant. Be sure to ask your guests if they would like water, because many of them still do not realize that serving water is no longer the norm.

What should I do if there is a mistake on my order?

If a mistake has been made, run a line through the mistake, and, if necessary, have the manager initial it. More and more restaurants are using a Point of Service computer where you will enter the order from your table and it is automatically delivered via the computer to the kitchen. Your biggest job will be the timing of your orders.