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ProChef Certification Program
Level II Exam Study Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
POLICY ON ACADEMIC HONESTY...................................................................................................... 1
OVERVIEW PROCHEF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM LEVEL II EXAM CERTIFICATION
STUDY GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................ 2
PROCHEF CERTIFICATION LEVEL II COMPETENCIES .................................................................................. 3
GENERAL EXAM INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 4
ADVISORS................................................................................................................................................... 6
SAMPLE EXAM SCHEDULES ........................................................................................................................ 7
LEVEL II PROCHEF EXAM STUDY GUIDE: SUPPORTING MATERIALS AND CLASSES..... 11
FOOD SCIENCE STUDY GUIDE ........................................................................................................... 16
BASIC BAKING AND PASTRY STUDY GUIDE.................................................................................. 20
BASIC BAKING AND PASTRY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES ..................................................... 23
BASIC BAKING AND PASTRY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION STANDARDS OF QUALITY ................................. 24
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION SAMPLE TASTING SHEET............................................................................... 25
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION KITCHEN FLOOR SCORE SHEET ..................................................................... 26
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE STUDY GUIDE.................................................................................... 27
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES ........................................................ 30
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION STANDARDS OF QUALITY .................................... 31
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT STUDY GUIDE .................................................................................. 34
HEALTHY CUISINE STUDY GUIDE .................................................................................................... 36
HEALTHY CUISINE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES ..................................................................... 40
HEALTHY CUISINE MENU DESIGN GUIDELINES........................................................................................ 41
HEALTHY CUISINE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION STANDARDS OF QUALITY ................................................ 43
FINANCIAL SKILLS STUDY GUIDE.................................................................................................... 51
GARDE MANGER STUDY GUIDE ........................................................................................................ 52
GARDE MANGER PRACTICAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES ....................................................................... 55
GARDE MANGER PRACTICAL EXAMINATION STANDARDS OF QUALITY .................................................. 57
PROCHEF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM LEVEL II
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
POLICY ON ACADEMIC HONESTY

At The Culinary Institute of America, students are expected to develop their own
ideas and to consult research materials in the process of their studies.
Borrowing original ideas, recipes, research, or wording from other sources

without giving credit is plagiarism; using prepared materials from an
organization whose primary business is selling research papers is dishonest;
submitting a paper prepared for one course to a faculty member in another
course without prior permission is cheating; copying from another source is
stealing; presenting food or drink that was prepared by someone else for
evaluation as your own and cheating in any form is dishonest. This behavior, or
assisting anyone else in this behavior, represents a serious violation of
professional and academic standards at the CIA and will not be tolerated.
Since such behavior is demeaning to the academic integrity of the degree and
certification programs, students who do not record the sources of their
information will fail that assignment and may be required to complete another
equivalent assignment. Students who copy materials that are not their own and
present that material as their own work will fail the assignment and possibly the
course. Students found cheating will automatically fail the test or assignment
involved and may also fail the course.
Serious violations of these standards will lead to suspension or dismissal from

the CIA and its programs. A faculty member who identifies academically
dishonest behavior will tell the student about it, explain what is wrong, ask for
an explanation, and inform the student of the consequences for the dishonesty.
OVERVIEW
PROCHEF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

LEVEL II EXAM CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
The ProChef Level II Exam evaluates the competency of candidates interested in
achieving ProChef Level II Certification through The Culinary Institute of Americas
ProChef Certification Program. In addition to achieving certification, successful
completion of the program entitles candidates to 4.8 C.E.U.s.
To qualify for this level of certification, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in

culinary applications, leadership, and financial aptitude. Successful candidates
must also display a sense of responsibility and dedication in all facets of their work.
In addition to written and oral examinations, the Level II Exam consists of practical
testing of the required competencies. Upon completion of the Level II Exam, the
candidate will have successfully demonstrated proficiency in the following areas:
Food Science
Basic Baking and Pastry
Mediterranean Cuisine
Management Skills
Healthy Cuisine
Financial Skills
Garde Manger
PROCHEF CERTIFICATION LEVEL II COMPETENCIES

The ProChef Certification Program divides each certification level into three
competency categories culinary, leadership, and financial. The descriptions that
follow are general skills and knowledge that a Level II candidate must possess in
order to achieve ProChef Level II Certification.
CULINARY SKILLS
Apply nutrition concepts to menu planning and recipes in order to meet nutritional
guidelines
Apply fundamental baking techniques to produce breads, doughs, cakes and

custards
Explain cooking fundamentals to others using basic food science terminology
Apply the fundamentals of garde manger to prepare hot or cold hors doeuvre,
salads, forcemeat terrines, and plated appetizers
Identify key ingredients and flavor profiles of Mediterranean Cuisine
Prepare key dishes of Mediterranean Cuisine
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Apply fundamental management principles
Demonstrate effective supervision of others in work production by providing clear

instructions, effective criticism, and redirection
Identify fundamental workplace laws and employer liability
Prepare and conduct a performance review
Prepare an effective work schedule taking into account multiple staff variables
FINANCIAL SKILLS
Interpret a food operation P&L
Apply concepts of menu mix and portion cost to produce a menu at a targeted food
cost
Detect food and labor waste issues and develop a plan of corrective action
Use and troubleshoot a food inventory and ordering system
GENERAL EXAM INFORMATION

PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
The exam days are extended and will span the AM and PM class schedules. Sample
schedule sheets are provided in this document, as are sample judging forms. You
will have the opportunity to review your score with the testing proctor. You must
bring your own knives, uniforms, and hand tools to the practical examinations.
The Level II practical examinations cover:
Healthy Cuisine
Garde Manger
For each area of concentration, we have outlined suggested courses, textbooks,

videos, key terms, and competencies to help prepare for each practical examination.
WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
All written examinations consist of 25 questions. You will receive one hour to
complete each written examination. Level II written examinations cover:
Food Science
Healthy Cuisine
Management Skills
Financial Skills
Garde Manger
Within this study guide, we have outlined suggested courses, textbooks, videos, key
terms, and competencies to help prepare for the written examinations.
WHAT ITEMS SHOULD I BRING WITH ME TO THE EXAM?

Side towels, toques, and aprons are provided for your use and convenience. You
must, however, supply the following items:
Uniforms
Kitchen shoes
Knives
Hand tools
Calculator
Personal reference books
Recipes
Laptop (optional)
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

To achieve ProChef Certification, you must achieve a minimum total weighted score
of no less than 75% for the entire assessment period. The breakdown of the total
weighted score is as follows:
65% of the average of the practical examination scores
35% of the average of the written examination scores
WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
If you score below 65% on up to two of the written examinations, you are still
considered a candidate for Certification. On the last day of the assessment, you
will be given an opportunity to retake the written examination(s) that you did
not pass. The highest achievable score on any retake exam is 75%.
If you score below 65% on three or more written examinations, you are ineligible
for certification for that assessment period. However, you may reapply for a
future ProChef Certification Exam.
PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
If you score lower than 65% on any practical cooking exam, you are ineligible for
certification for that assessment period. Unlike the written exams, you may not
retake the practical examinations during an assessment period. However, you may
reapply for a future ProChef Certification Exam.
ADVISORS
Each candidate is provided with an advisor who is familiar with the ProChef
Certification process. Generally the advisors are assigned, but if you are familiar or
have worked with a specific chef or instructor before, you can request that chef or
instructor as your advisor.
Your advisor is available to answer any questions you may have as you prepare and
study for the examination. You will be provided with that persons direct phone
extension and e-mail address. After initial contact, it will be your responsibility to
contact your advisor and seek advice and counsel. If you plan to take a course or
visit the campus, it would also be to your advantage to schedule a meeting with
your advisor at this time.
The initial discussion with your advisor will focus on reviewing your application,
determining the appropriate starting level, assisting you to develop an action plan,
and answering any questions. At the conclusion of this conversation, your advisor
may actually recommend that you not register for the exam at that time. You cannot
register for an exam without first having a conversation with your advisor.
ProChef candidates that take full advantage of the advisor process are often highly
successful achieving their certification. Ultimately, it is your choice when to take the
exam, but by following the recommendations of your advisor, you can ensure that
you are fully prepared for the challenges of the exam.
SAMPLE EXAM SCHEDULES

Day One
Time
Topic
Instructor
(Presenter/Staff)
Location
7:00am -8:00am
Orientation;
Chef-Instructor
Distribute Assignments
for the Week;
Overview of Exam
Lecture Hall
8:00am -9:00am
Demonstration: ESHA
Software
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
9:15am-2:15pm
Practical Exam: Baking
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
2:15pm-3:00pm
Judging Begins
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
3:00pm 4:00pm
Evaluation, Feedback & Chef-Instructor

Review
Lecture Hall
4:00pm-5: 00pm
Written Exam: Baking
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
5:00pm-6:00pm
Written Exam: Food

Science
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
6:00pm
Independent Study
Work Schedule
Menu Assignments
Prepare order list
Begin Costing
Assignments
Plate Diagrams
Participants
Own Choice
Day Two
Time
Topic
Instructor
(Presenter/Staff)
Location
7:00am 9:00am
Garde Manger Prep Chef-Instructor
Kitchen
9:30am 12:30pm
Practical Exam:
Mediterranean
Cuisine
Chef-Instructor
Skills Kitchen
12:30pm 1:00pm
Window opens
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
1:00pm 2:00pm
Evaluation,
Chef-Instructor
Feedback & Review
Lecture Hall
2:00pm 3:00 pm
Written Exam:
Mediterranean
Cuisine
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
3:00pm 4:00pm
Written Exam:
Financial
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
4:00pm 5:00pm
Independent Study Participants
Own Choice
Day Three
Time
Topic
Instructor
(Presenter/Staff)
Location
7:00am 9:00am
Garde Manger Prep
Chef-Instructor
Kitchen
9:00am 12:30pm
Practical Exam:
Healthy Cuisine
Chef-Instructor
Skills Kitchen
12:30pm 1:00pm
Window opens
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
1:00pm 2:00pm
Evaluation, Feedback
& Review
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
2:00pm3:00pm
Written Exam: Healthy Chef-Instructor

Cuisine
Lecture Hall
3:00pm 4:00pm
Written Exam:
Personnel
Management
Own Choice
Chef-Instructor
Participants
Day Four
Time
Topic
Instructor
(Presenter/Staff)
Location
7:00am 11:00am
Practical Exam: Garde Chef-Instructor

Manger
Skills Kitchen
11:00am 11:15am
Window opens
Chef-Instructor
Skills Kitchen
11:15am-12:15pm
Judging
Chef-Instructor
Lecture Hall
12:15pm 12:45pm
Evaluation, Feedback & Chef-Instructor

Review
Participants
Lecture Hall
12:45pm-1:45pm
* Written Exam : Make- Chef-Instructor

up (if necessary)
Participants
Lecture Hall
3:00pm
Graduation
Distribution of
Certificates
Lecture Hall
Participants
Chefs
CE Department
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LEVEL II PROCHEF EXAM STUDY GUIDE:

SUPPORTING MATERIALS AND CLASSES
Additional information regarding the courses, books, and videos listed below, is
available at http://www.prochef.com
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE HYDE PARK CAMPUS
Mediterranean Cuisine: Ingredients and Techniques
Charcuterie, Smokehouse, and Condiment Workshop
Baking and Pastry for Chefs: Desserts and Breads From the Hot Kitchen
Basic Bread Baking
The Art and Science of Cooking
Techniques of Healthy Cooking
Frontline Leadership Skills
Controlling Your Bottom Line
Small Dishes, Big Flavors: Appetizers and First Courses
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE GREYSTONE CAMPUS
Charcuterie, Smokehouse, and Condiment Workshop
Small Dishes, Big Flavors: Appetizers and First Courses
The Cooking of Italy: From Tuscany to Sicily
Mediterranean Cooking: An Advanced Course
Healthy Flavors of Asia, Latin America, and the Mediterranean
DISTANCE LEARNING
Educational Programs at Cornell: School of Hotel Administration

http://www.sce.cornell.edu/dl/highperf-profdev.php
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RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS AND WORKBOOKS

A Mediterranean Feast: The Story of the Birth of the Celebrated Cuisines of the
Mediterranean from the Merchants of Venice to the Barbary Corsairs. Wright,
Clifford A. NY, NY: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1999. ISBN 0-68815305-4
American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, Second Edition.
Roberta Larsen Duyff. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002.ISBN: 0471-44144-9
Baking and Pastry: Mastering the Art and Craft. The Culinary Institute of America.
New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004. ISBN: 0-471-44382-4.
Cookwise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking. Corriher, Shirley. NY, NY:
William Morrow, 1997. ISBN 0-688-10229-8
Couscous and Other Good Food From Morocco. Wolfert, Paula. NY, NY: Harper
Collins, 1987. ISBN 0-060-91396-7
Culinary Math, Second Edition. Blocker, Linda and Julia Hill. New York, NY: John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004. ISBN 0-471-46934-3
Eat, Drink and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating.
Walter Willett and Patrick J. Skerrett. New York, NY: Free Press, 2005.ISBN: 074-3266420
Flavors of the Riviera: Discovering Real Mediterranean Cooking. Andrews, Colman.
NY, NY: Bantam Books, 1996. ISBN 0-553-09159-X
Foundations of Food Preparation, Sixth Edition. Freeland-Graves, Jeanne Himich
and Gladys C. Peckham. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Merrill/Prentice-Hall, 1996.
ISBN 0-023-39641-5
Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen, Second Edition. The Culinary
Institute of America. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2000. ISBN 0-47146849-5
Human Relations: Interpersonal, Job-Oriented Skills. Dubrin, Andrew J. Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc, 2001. ISBN 0-536-63753-9.
Introducing Management. Schermerhorn, John R., Jr. and David S. Chappell.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2001. ISBN 0-471-13581-X
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RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS AND WORKBOOKS CONTD

Kitchen Science: A Guide to Knowing the Hows and Whys for Fun and Success in
the Kitchen. Hillman, Howard. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1989. ISBN
0-395-48072-8
Managing Hospitality Human Resources, Third Edition. Woods, Robert H, Ph.D.
East Lansing, MI: Educational Institute, American Hotel and Lodging
Association, 2002. ISBN 0-86612-221-4
Mediterranean Cooking. Wolfert, Paula. NY, NY: Ecco, 1999.
ISBN 0-880-01402-4
Mediterranean the Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Mediterranean
Lands. Goldstein, Joyce; Peter Johnson and Ayla Esen Algar. San Francisco:
Collins Publishers,1994. ISBN 0-002-55370-8
Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals, Fifth Edition. Drummond,
Karen Eich and Lisa M. Brefere. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, 2003. ISBN
0-471-41977-X
On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen, Second Edition.
McGee, Harold. NY, NY: Macmillan Pub. Co., 2004. ISBN 0-020-34621-2
Practical Baking, Fifth Edition. Sultan, William J. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons,
Inc.1990. ISBN: 0-471-28982-5.
Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls, 7th Edition. Dittmer, Paul R.
NY, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2003. ISBN: 0471397032
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry Student Workbook. ProMgmt Program.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2003. ISBN 0-471-31350-5
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, Fourth Edition. Miller, Jack E., John R.
Walker and Karen Eich Drummond. NY, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 2002.
ISBN 0-471-39689-3
The Bakers Manuel, Fifth Edition. Amendola, Joseph and Nicole Rees. New York,
NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003. ISBN: 0-471-40525-6.
The Curious Cook: More Kitchen Science and Lore. McGee, Harold. NY, NY:
Macmillan USA, 1992. ISBN 0-020-09801-4
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RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS AND WORKBOOKS CONTD

The Essential Mediterranean: How Regional Cooks Transform Key Ingredients into
the Worlds Favorite Cuisines. Jenkins, Nancy Harmon. NY, NY: Harper
Collins, 2003. ISBN 0-060-19651-3
The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook. Jenkins, Nancy Harmon and Antonia
Trichopoulou. NY, NY: Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1994. ISBN 0-553-09608-7
The Professional Chef Study Guide, Eighth Edition. The Culinary Institute of
America. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006. ISBN 0471973009
The Professional Chef, Eighth Edition. The Culinary Institute of America. New
York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006. ISBN 0764557343
The Science of Cooking. Barham, Peter. NY, NY: Springer Verlag, 2001.
ISBN 3-540-67466-7
Time-Life Books Foods of the World Series 1, 2, 11, 13, and 18. Editors of Time-Life
Books. NY, NY: Time-Life Books, 1968-1988. Training
Understanding Baking, Third Edition. Amendola, Joseph and Nicole Rees. New
York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003. IBSN: 0-471-40546-9.
RECOMMENDED VIDEOS AND DVDS

CIA Presents
Remy Funfrock
Francois Payard
Bakeshop Series
Meringues
Vanilla Sauce and Pastry Cream
Basic Steps of Baking Bread
Bread and Baker: From the Source Series
Program One: Traditions of French Bread Baking
The Basic Steps of Bread Baking
Foie Gras Series
The Production of Foie Gras
Preparing Foie Gras
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RECOMMENDED VIDEOS AND DVDS CONTD

Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen Series
Composed Salads
Presenting Appetizers and Hors doeuvre
Garde Manger: Condiments
Techniques of Healthy Cooking
The Healthy Palate DVD
The Basics of Sauce Making Series
Emulsion Sauces
Aromatic and Flavoring Combinations
Popular Cream and Filling (Les Cremes Populaire)
Recipe CostingThe Bottom Line
SanitationIs not an Option
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FOOD SCIENCE STUDY GUIDE

Use the following list of competencies, key terms, recommended reading materials,
and videos to prepare for the Food Science Written Examination. The written
examination will consist of 25 questions. You will have one hour to complete the
examination.
FOOD SCIENCE COMPETENCIES

Successful candidates are able to...
describe how stable emulsions are formed.
diagram an emulsion.
identify the continuous and dispersed (discontinuous) phases of each emulsion.
list two types of emulsions.
explain how emulsions are thickened and thinned.
explain the term emulsifying agent and identify two major categories.
list three reasons why emulsions break.
identify the five main pigments found in vegetables, describing whether they
are water or fat soluble.
describe the colors typical of each vegetable pigment.
discuss how plant pigments are affected by changes in environment (exposure

to heat, sugar, salt, acids and bases).
explain proper cooking techniques to minimize loss of texture, flavor and color
in plant product
identify the smaller chemical group that make up protein molecules.
describe the various roles of protein in food preparation.
diagram globular and fibrous protein.
explain denaturation and coagulation.
identify substances that speed and delay egg protein coagulation.
explain the differences between a soft custard (sol) and baked custard (gel).
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list examples of fibrous protein.
discuss three ways meat is made tender before cooking.
explain why collagen is the most important connective tissue.
explain why fish muscle cooks more quickly than land animal muscle tissue.
describe maillard browning.
discuss what happens to meat when it is heated too rapidly or for too long.
summarize the effects of heat, acid, salt and enzymes in meat cookery.
explain the two basic methods by which starch is cooked.
diagram a starch granule, identifying the two starch molecules it contains.
summarize the most important characteristics of high amylose starches.
summarize the most important characteristics of high amylopectin starches.
describe gelatinization, pasting, and retrogradation of starch, indicating if it

involves wet or dry heat.
discuss three elements that interfere with starch thickening.
describe the three classes of leavening.
explain how air and steam work to leaven baked goods.
name the gas which is created during chemical leavening.
identify four methods by which air is incorporated into dough and batter.
discuss baking soda, giving the requirements for its development into gas.
describe the effects of unreacted baking soda in baked products.
discuss double-acting powder, giving the requirements for its reaction.
describe the function of yeast in baking, giving three environmental conditions

for its optimal development.
describe gluten and its role in baking.
compare high and low protein flours.
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KEY TERMS
Acid
Albumin
Baking powder
Brine
Carbohydrate
Carry-over cooking
Cellulose
Chlorophyll
Coagulation
Connective tissue
Denaturation
Double-acting baking powder
Emulsifier
Enzyme
Fibrous protein
Gelatin
Gliadin
Glucose
Glutenin
Hydrophobic
Hypothesis
Lactase
Leavener
Lipid
Maltose
Modified starch
Oil-in-water emulsion
Osmosis
Permanent emulsion
Phenolase
Pigment
Protein
Semi-permanent emulsion
Slurry
Solubility
Starch
Suspension
Temper
Viscosity
Yeast
Actin
Amino acid
Base
Caramelization
Carotenoids
Casein
Chemical leavener
Chromoplast
Collagen
Control
Dextrin
Dry yeast
Emulsion
Fermentation
Flocculation
Gelatinization
Globular protein
Gluten
Hydrophilic
Hygroscopicity
Invert sugars
Lactose
Lecithin
Maillard reaction
Mechanical leavener
Myoglobin
Organic leavening
Oxidation
pH
Photosynthesis
Proofing
Retrogradation
Single-acting baking powder
Sol
Solute
Sucrose
Syneresis
Temporary emulsion
Water-in-oil emulsion
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RECOMMENDED READING
Cookwise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking
The Curious Cook: More Kitchen Science and Lore
Foundations of Food Preparation, Sixth Edition
Kitchen Science: A Guide to Knowing the Hows and Whys for Fun and Success
in the Kitchen
On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen, Second Edition
The Science of Cooking
RECOMMENDED VIDEOS AND DVDS

The Basics of Sauce Making Series
Emulsion Sauces
# 2471
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BASIC BAKING AND PASTRY

STUDY GUIDE
and videos to prepare for both the Baking and Pastry Written and Practical
Examinations.
The written examination will consist of 25 questions. You will have one hour to
complete the written examination.
The practical examination will take five hours to complete. Please refer to the
guidelines and quality standards outlined in the following pages for more detailed
information. An instructor will contact you one week prior to the exam to inform
you of your assigned items.
BASIC BAKING AND PASTRY COMPETENCIES

prepare basic breads.
prepare basic pastry batters.
prepare basic cakes.
prepare pie dough.
prepare custards.
identify key ingredients and equipment in the bakeshop.
accurately scale recipes up or down.
demonstrate the use of baking and pastry equipment.
demonstrate accuracy in weights and measures.
demonstrate the use of bakers percent.
categorize baking ingredients as liquefiers or stabilizers.
explain the functions of basic baking ingredients.
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list the steps of the creaming, foaming, straight and cut-in mixing methods.
list the steps of the bread making process.
name and describe three techniques for making a meringue.
compare and contrast the three different types of leaveners.
describe the differences between flaky dough and mealy dough.
identify the ratios and/or formulas for pie dough, cookie dough, pastry cream,
pte choux and genoise.
compare and contrast rich doughs and lean doughs.
KEY TERMS
1-2-3 dough / Cookie dough
Active dry yeast
Baking blind
Batter
Basic pie dough (3-2-1 dough) / Pte brise
Bavarian cream / Bavaroise
Bench rest
Bench scraper
Biga
Bloom
Buttercream
Cake flour
Caramelization
Carbon dioxide
Chemical leavener
Clear flour
Coagulation
Convection oven
Conventional oven
Cream puffs
Creaming method
Crumb
Custard
Deck oven
Denaturation
Docking
Drum sieve / Tamis
clairs
Egg wash
Fermentation
Flaky
Foaming method
Fondant
Ganache
Gelatin
Gelatinization
Genoise
Gliadin
Gluten
Glutenin
Hard/Soft wheat
Hearth oven
High-ratio cakes
Instant dry yeast
Kneading
Lame
Lean dough
Leaveners
Liaison
Mealy
Meringue
Mise en place
Mousse
Napp
Organic leavener
Parchment paper
Pastry cream / Crme patisserie
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Pastry flour
Pte sucre
Peel
Precooked batter
Profiteroles
Rest
Rich dough
Scaling
Sifting
Shorteners
Sourdough
Straight mixing method
Steam-injected oven
Temper
Thickeners
Vanilla sauce / Crme Anglaise
Pte choux
Patent flour
Physical leavener
Pre-ferment
Proof
Retrogradation
Rubbed-dough method
Scoring
Sweeteners
Simple syrup
Sponge
Stabilizer
Sweeteners
Tenderizer
Two-stage method
Yeast
RECOMMENDED READING
Baking and Pastry: Mastering the Art and Craft
Culinary Math
Practical Baking, Fifth Edition
The Professional Chef, Eighth Edition
The Bakers Manual, Fifth Edition
Understanding Baking, Third Edition
Ch. 1 - 2, 13
pp. 163 - 165
Ch. 3, 5,
7 - 10, 14
Ch. 34 - 38
Ch. 2, 4 - 6, 12
Ch. 12, 14 - 16
RECOMMENDED VIDEOS
The Bakeshop Series
Meringues
Vanilla Sauce and Pastry Cream
Basic Steps of Baking Bread
# 2818
# 2754
# 1701
Bread and Baker: From the Source Series

Program One: Traditions of French Bread Baking
# 891
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BASIC BAKING AND PASTRY

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES
For this practical examination, you will have five hours to prepare the following
items from each of the categories found below. You must use the formulas from The
Professional Chef, Eighth Edition for all of the items. Platters and serving utensils
are provided; however, you must provide your own knives, hand tools and copies
of the required recipes.
DOUGH
SOFT ROLL DOUGH (PGS. 1080-1081)
5-lb. Soft Rolls mixed, fermented, formed into a minimum of three (3) different
shapes of rolls (knots, pan rolls, etc.), proofed, and baked
You must present 12 of each shape for a total of 36 pieces
PIE DOUGH (P. 1104)
3-lb. Pie Dough (p. 1104) made into two 10-inch blind baked shells
CUSTARDS
Minimum 1-quart Vanilla Pastry Cream (p. 1133)
BASIC PASTRY BATTERS

PTE CHOUX (P. 1097-1098, 1117)
3-lb. Pte Choux piped into a minimum of two shapes. One of the shapes
must be clairs. You must present 12 of each shape for a total of 24 pieces.
Fill baked clairs with pastry cream. All other shapes do not have to be filled or
glazed.
Finish clairs with your choice of ganache (p. 1148), fondant (p. 1149-1150,
tempering) or caramel glaze (p. 1161)
CAKE ASSIGNED BY INSTRUCTOR
2 each 10-inch round Vanilla Sponge Cakes (Genoise) (p. 1116)

or-
2 each 2-lb. Pound Cakes baked in loaf pans (p. 1114)
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BASIC BAKING AND PASTRY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

STANDARDS OF QUALITY
BREADS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Proper scoring
Egg washing or seeds
Proper volume due to fermentation
Clean flavor
Even crumb
Proper color
CUSTARDS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Color
Flavor
Viscosity
Texture
PTE CHOUX WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Proper color
Properly baked throughout
Hollow center
Good flavor
Proper filling
Proper glazing
BASIC CAKES WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Color
Volume
Crumb structure
Flavor
PIE CRUST WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Color
Doneness
Flakiness
Flavor
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PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
SAMPLE TASTING SHEET
BAKING AND PASTRY
CANDIDATE___________________ JUDGE_________________________
CRITERIA
MAXIMUM POINTS
SCORE
Basic Breads 13 points

Execution (scoring, washing, consistency of size,
shape, etc)
Proper Volume due to Fermentation
Color
Crumb
Flavor
Custards 13 points
Color
Viscosity
Texture
Flavor
Pte Choux 13 points

Color
Execution (properly baked, hollow)
Filling
Glazing
Flavor
Basic Cakes (Sponge or Pound) 13 points

Color
Crumb
Volume
Flavor
Pie Crust 13 points

Color
Doneness
Flake
Flavor
Total Possible Points
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KITCHEN FLOOR SCORE SHEET
BAKING AND PASTRY

Candidate
Judge
Criteria
Maximum Points
Mise en Place and

Organization
Sanitation Procedure and
Cleanliness
Proper Utilization of
Ingredients and Leftovers
Timing of Service
Techniques, Skills and

Fundamentals
Total Score
Score
5
5
10
10
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COMMENTS
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MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
STUDY GUIDE
Use the following list of competencies, key terms, and recommended reading
materials to prepare for both the Mediterranean Cuisine Written and Practical
Examinations. You must exhibit an understanding of the flavor, cooking methods,
ingredients, and techniques involved in the various regional and ethnic cuisines of
the Mediterranean. Successful completion of the Mediterranean Cuisine segment is
based on a combination of scores received during the written examination, kitchen
practical, and product evaluation.
You will have three hours to complete the practical examination. Please refer to the
information. An instructor will contact you one week prior to the exam to inform
you of your menus and/or protein items.
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE COMPETENCIES

list the countries of the Mediterranean.
define the Mediterranean diet.
describe the role and use of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet.
describe the role of mezze in the northern and eastern Mediterranean.
list the Arab influences on the cuisines of Spain and Southern Italy.
describe some of the characteristics of the food from Provence.
explain the role of harissa in the foods of North Africa.
list three basic Spanish sauces and their application in the cuisine.
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demonstrate the use and application of rice and rice dishes of the region.
demonstrate proper execution and production of mezze.
execute proper production of paella.
execute proper production of tagines.
execute proper production of couscous.
demonstrate proper execution and production of various spreads, dips, and

sauces of the region.
demonstrate proper execution and production of various fish dishes of the

region.
execute proper production of pasta and grain dishes typical of the region.
demonstrate proper execution and production of various vegetable preparation

of the region.
demonstrate proper execution and production of various braises and stews of

the region.
KEY TERMS
Agrodolce
Antipasti
Baba ganouj
Bastilla
Bouillabaisse
Bulgur
Couscoussire
Feta
Hors d'oeuvre
Jamn serrano
Kefta
Mezze
Orzo
Phyllo
Pistou
Ratatouille
Saganaki
Sofrito
Tagine
Tapenade
Aoli
Avgolemono
Basil
Borek
Brik
Couscous
Dolma
Harissa
Hummus
Kebab
Manchego
Olive oil
Paella
Pilaf
Preserved lemons
Saffron
Semolina
Tbil
Tapas
Tzatzik
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RECOMMENDED READING
Couscous and Other Good Food From Morocco
The Essential Mediterranean: How Regional Cooks Transform Key Ingredients
into the Worlds Favorite Cuisines
Flavors of the Riviera: Discovering Real Mediterranean Cooking
Mediterranean Cooking
The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook
A Mediterranean Feast: The Story of the Birth of the Celebrated Cuisines of the
Mediterranean from the Merchants of Venice to the Barbary Corsairs
Mediterranean the Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the
Mediterranean Lands
Time-Life Books Foods of the World Series 1, 2, 11, 13, and 18
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You will be assigned one of the following five regions: Spain, Italy, Greece and
Turkey, North Africa, or French Provence. Along with the specific region, you will
be assigned a cooking method such as grilling or stewing, and a piece of equipment
such as a tagine or paella pan. In addition to the cooking method and equipment,
you will be assigned selected dishes along with accompanying meats, seafood, and
grocery items to support these dishes. Examples might include a lamb tagine,
assorted salads, and brik pastry for North Africa, or an onion tart, stuffed
vegetables, and bouillabaisse for France. It is your responsibility to develop these
dishes into three items that showcase the assigned regions cooking methods,
equipment, and style.
In addition, you must submit a typed menu and food order list for ANY additional
products needed to support your menu (except proteins and other items which have
been assigned). You should consider using seasonal items as you build your menu,
realizing that substitutions may be necessary. You will have three hours for
production and 20 minutes for service.
Platters and serving utensils are provided; however, you must provide your own
knives and hand tools.
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MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

OVERALL QUALITY OF EACH DISH WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Knowledge of culinary skills and fundamentals
Proper use of ingredients and application of cooking techniques
RICE AND PASTA DISHES WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

Flavor
Consistency
Proper cooking techniques
MEZZE WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

Flavor
Use of spices
TAGINE AND COUSCOUS DISHES WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

Flavor
Use of spices
Authenticity
Cooking techniques
SPREADS, DIPS, AND SAUCES WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

Flavor
Consistency
Appropriate use
ALL FISH AND MEAT DISHES WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Flavor
Butchery skills
Cooking methods
Appropriate accompaniments
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CUISINES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
REGION: _________
Candidate
Criteria
Judge
Maximum Points
Score
1st
Course
Taste
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Presentation
appropriate to region
Authenticity of flavor
profiles, flavor systems,
and cooking methods
Proper execution of core
competency
Proper execution of other
cooking techniques and
fundamentals
Ability to discuss region
and culture of food
Total Score
Average
2nd
3rd
Course Course
5
10
5
5
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Candidate
Judge
Criteria
Maximum Points
Mise en Place and

Organization
Cleanliness
Timing of Service

Fundamentals
Total Score
Score
5
5
10
10
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COMMENTS
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PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
STUDY GUIDE
materials to prepare for the Personnel Management Written Examination. The
written examination will consist of 25 questions. You will have one hour to
complete the examination.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

describe functions of supervision.
explain various theories on leadership and motivation.
identify the culture and style of an organization.
determine the role of leadership and supervision in an organization.
explain the model for interpersonal skill improvement.
describe the communication process.
state the legal issues associated with staffing an organization.
list factors that help people learn.
explain the training cycle needs assessment, design, delivery, evaluation.
explain the components of an effective orientation process.
identify legal issues associated with performance management and discipline.
outline the steps to the performance review process.
establish performance expectations using the SMART Method.
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KEY TERMS
Accommodation
Active Listening
Adult learning theory
Affirmative Action Plan
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Appraisal interview
BFOQ
Case study
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII
Coaching
Communication
Communication barriers
Conceptual skills
Controlling
Counseling
Course outline
Culture
Delegating
Demographics
Discipline
Discrimination
Disparate Impact
Disparate Treatment
Diversity
Employee Referral Programs
Employee self-appraisal
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission
Evaluating
Evaluation form
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Feedback
Halo effect
Human skill
Immigration Reform and Control Act
Internal recruiting
Interpersonal communication
Interview
Job specifications
Just cause termination
KSA (knowledge, skills and abilities)
Labor market
Learning
Management by objective
Management by walking around
Management grid
Managing
Needs assessment
Negligent hiring
Nonverbal communication
On the job training (OJT)
Organizing
Orientation
Performance appraisal
Planning
Pre and post tests
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
Progressive discipline
Promotion from within
Reasonable accommodation
Recruiting
Responsibility
Role playing
Situational Leadership
Stereotype
Supervising
Teaching methods
Technical skills
Training evaluations
Training objectives
Training plan
RECOMMENDED READING
Human Relations: Interpersonal, Job-Oriented Skills
Introducing Management
Managing Hospitality Human Resources
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry
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HEALTHY CUISINE STUDY GUIDE

THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION
The impact of nutrition on our lives should not be underestimated. Four of the seven
leading causes of death are related to nutrition. Research has shown that health
problems such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are directly influenced by the
foods that we do or do not eat.
There are many factors that contribute to a healthful diet. For example, the
proportion of macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein and fat) that make up a meal
can have an impact on satiety, blood sugar levels and weight control. The amount of
sodium in a meal may influence blood pressure and the presence or absence of color
in the foods that we choose can impact our ability to fight illnesses.
As a chef, it is important that you understand the main concepts of nutrition.

Todays consumers are aware of the food-health connection and expect the chefs
that prepare their food to be knowledgeable on the subject as well. Not only must
you understand how the foods we eat affect our health, you must also be able to use
this information when creating recipes and preparing menu items.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
and videos to prepare for both the Healthy Cuisine Written and Practical
Examinations. Successful completion of the Healthy Cuisine segment is based on a
combination of scores received from the written examination, menu development,
nutritional analysis, kitchen performance, and verbal confirmation of the required
competencies for healthy cuisine.
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complete the written examination. The exam will require critical thinking skills and
will focus on more in-depth nutrition issues such as nutrition labels, particular
dietary needs, and recipe modification to achieve nutrition goals.
You will have three hours to complete the practical. You will be required to exhibit
an understanding of flavor, presentation, proper cooking techniques, menu analysis,
and proper kitchen work habits as they relate to healthy cooking. Please refer to the
information.
HEALTHY CUISINE COMPETENCIES

list at least three nutrient content claims that may be found on food labels.
give the number of calories used when determining the Daily Values.
name the sweetest natural sugar.
name at least two sugar alcohols.
calculate the percent of calories that come from fat.
name the fatty acids that increase LDL.
list at least two negative health effects of trans fats
give at least two health benefits of including omega-3 fatty acids in the diet.
list at least two food sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
list at three sources of complete proteins
give at least two examples of complementary proteins
give the amount of cooked dry beans that is equivalent to 1 ounce of meat
name three antioxidants.
name four food sources of phytochemicals.
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list at least 2 vitamins that are easily destroyed during the preparation/cooking
process.
list at least three ways to prepare and/or cook fruits and vegetables that will
minimize the loss of vitamins..
explain whether minerals are stable during the cooking process.
list and describe four healthy cooking methods.
explain at least two considerations when modifying recipes.
give 2 ways to decrease fat in a recipe.
list at least three menu ideas that could lower cancer risk.
name the four nutrients that may be a problem for vegans.
list at least three health benefits of a vegetarian diet.
give the amount of cooked vegetables, as listed on the MyPyramid.gov, that is

necessary to meet the needs of an adult consuming a 2000 calorie diet.
give the minimum amount of cooked whole grains necessary to meet the
recommendations of the MyPyramid.gov for an adult consuming a 2000 calorie
diet.
list at least 4 grains that a person with Celiac Disease could safely consume.
provide information that pertains to the Level I Nutrition Competency.
KEY TERMS
Antioxidant
Celiac Disease
Complete Protein
Daily Value
Essential Amino Acids
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Vegan
Atherosclerosis
Complementary Proteins
Diabetes
Dietary Reference Intake
Glycemic Index
Incomplete Protein
Lactose Intolerance
Phytochemicals
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RECOMMENDED READING
American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, Second
Edition.
Eat, Drink and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy
Eating.
Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals, Fifth Edition.
TRAINING VIDEOS AND DVDS

Healthy Palate DVD
OTHER HELPFUL MATERIALS AND WEBSITES

http://www.mypyramid.gov
http://www.mypyramid.gov/guidelines/index.html
http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE

www.mastercook.com/
www.esha.com/
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HEALTHY CUISINE
For the practical examination, you must design a three-course menu that consists of
a first course, entre, and dessert. Your menu must follow the recommended
guidelines described in this document.
It is your responsibility to submit a food order list for all products needed for your
menu (except for meat, poultry or fish), as discussed by the chef instructor and
according to the weekly schedule. You should consider seasonality issues as you
build your menu.
On the day of the practical, you must produce four plated portions of each course.
You will have three hours for production and 20 minutes for service. In addition,
you must present a nutritional analysis and a menu to the proctor prior to
production of the menu. Platters and serving utensils will be provided; however,
you must use your own knives and hand tools.
You will be randomly assigned one meat and one fish. It is not mandatory that you
use the proteins in your menu. You may choose to use only plant-based protein
sources in your menu.
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HEALTHY CUISINE
MENU DESIGN GUIDELINES
Listed below are the recommended guidelines to follow when developing your threecourse menu (first course, entre, and dessert) and recipes for the Healthy Cuisine
Practical Examination. You must follow the nutritional guidelines (2005) as outlined by
the USDA and MyPyramid.gov. for preparation of all your menu items and recipes.
Refer to the following pages for the specific nutritional information.
GUIDELINES
Your total menu, consisting of a first course, entre, and dessert, must total no
more than 1200 calories.
You will be assigned one animal protein that can be used in your first course or
entre. You are not required to use this animal protein item; and in fact may
design a plant-based entre instead.
10 - 35% of your menus calories should consist of protein. Your menu can
include animal sources of protein, but you must also give strong consideration
to plant-based proteins as well.
45 - 65% of your menus calories should consist of carbohydrates; with an

emphasis on whole grains. Try to limit added sugar, relying on the natural
sugars in fruit, for example, for sweetening.
20 - 35% of your menus calories should consist of fat. Less is not necessarily
better, especially if you are selecting good sources of fat. Monounsaturated
and polyunsaturated fats should total at least 65% of the total fat percentage.
Less than 10% of the remaining fat calories should be saturated fat. The use of
trans fats should be avoided (read product labels).
Your menu should provide at least 12 grams of fiber.
Your menu should provide a maximum of 1500mg. of sodium.
Your menu should provide one and half cups (1 ) of vegetables; cup of fruit;
1 oz. of whole grains (* 1 serving of legumes is optional).
Be prepared to discuss your menu and explain how it reflects the principles of
the MyPyramid.gov and USDA Dietary Guidelines.
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What counts as an ounce (1 oz.) equivalent of grains?
Amount that counts as 1

ounce equivalent of
grains
1 mini bagel
Common portions and

ounce equivalents
Bagels
WG*: whole wheat

RG*: plain, egg
Biscuits
(baking powder/
buttermilkRG*)
1 small (2 diameter)
1 large (3 diameter) = 2
ounce equivalents
Breads
WG*: 100% Whole

wheat
RG*: white, wheat,
French, sourdough
1 regular slice
1 small slice French
4 snack-size slices rye
bread
2 regular slices = 2 ounce

equivalents
Bulgur
cracked wheat
(WG*)
cup cooked
Cornbread
(RG*)
1 small piece (2 x 1
x 1 )
Crackers
WG*: 100% whole

wheat, rye
5 whole wheat crackers

2 rye crispbreads
RG*: saltines, snack

crackers
7 square or round crackers
English muffins
WG*: whole wheat

RG*: plain, raisin
muffin
1 muffin = 2 ounce
equivalents
Muffins
WG*: whole wheat

RG*: bran, corn,
plain
1 large (3 diameter) = 3
ounce equivalents
Oatmeal
(WG)
cup cooked
1 packet instant
1 ounce dry (regular or
quick)
Pancakes
WG*: Whole wheat,

buckwheat
RG*: buttermilk,
plain
1 pancake (4 diameter)
2 small pancakes (3
diameter)
3 pancakes (4 diameter)
= 3 ounce equivalents
Popcorn
(WG*)
3 cups, popped
1 microwave bag, popped =

4 ounce equivalents
Ready-to-eat
breakfast cereal
WG*: toasted oat,

whole wheat flakes
RG*: corn flakes,
puffed rice
1 cup flakes or rounds

1 cup puffed
Rice
WG*: brown, wild

RG*: enriched,
white, polished
cup cooked
1 ounce dry
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1 large bagel = 4 ounce

equivalents
1 medium piece (2 x 2
x 1 ) = 2 ounce
equivalents
1 cup cooked = 2 ounce

equivalents
What counts as a cup of vegetables?
Amount that counts
cup of vegetables
as cup of
vegetables
Dark-Green Vegetables
Broccoli
1 cup chopped or florets

3 spears 5" long raw or cooked
Greens (collards, mustard greens,
1 cup cooked
turnip greens, kale)

Spinach
1 cup, cooked
2 cups raw is equivalent to 1
1 cup raw is equivalent to
cup of vegetables
cup of vegetables
Raw leafy greens: Spinach,
2 cups raw is equivalent to 1
1 cup raw is equivalent to
romaine, watercress, dark green
cup of vegetables
cup of vegetables
leafy lettuce, endive, escarole

Orange Vegetables
Carrots
1 cup, strips, slices, or

chopped, raw or cooked
2 medium
1 medium carrot
1 cup baby carrots (about 12)
About 6 baby carrots
Pumpkin
1 cup mashed, cooked
Sweetpotato
1 large baked (2 or more

diameter)
1 cup sliced or mashed,
cooked
Winter squash (acorn, butternut,
1 cup cubed, cooked
hubbard)
acorn squash, baked =

cup
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Dry beans and peas

Dry beans and peas (Such as
1 cup whole or mashed,
black, garbanzo, kidney, pinto, or
cooked
soy beans, or black eyed peas or

split peas
Tofu
1 cup " cubes (about 8
1 piece 2 " x 2 " x 1"
ounces)
(about 4 ounces)
Starchy Vegetables
Corn, yellow or white
1 cup
1 large ear (8 to 9 long)
1 small ear (about 6

long)
Green peas
1 cup
White potatoes
1 cup diced, mashed

1 medium boiled or baked
potato (2 " to 3" diameter)
French fried: 20 medium to
long strips (2 to 4 long)
(Contains discretionary
calories.)
Amount that counts
cup of vegetables
as cup of
vegetables
Other Vegetables
Bean sprouts
1 cup cooked
Cabbage, green
1 cup, chopped or shredded

raw or cooked
Cauliflower
1 cup pieces or florets raw or

cooked
Cucumbers
1 cup raw, sliced or chopped
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Green or wax beans
1 cup cooked
Green or red peppers
1 cup chopped, raw or cooked

1 large pepper (3 diameter,
1 small pepper
3- long)
Lettuce, iceberg or head
2 cups raw, shredded or
1 cup raw, shredded or
chopped = equivalent to 1 cup
chopped = equivalent to
of vegetables
cup of vegetables
Mushrooms
1 cup raw or cooked
Onions
1 cup chopped, raw or cooked
Tomatoes
1 large raw whole (3")
1 small raw whole (2 ")
1 cup chopped or sliced, raw,
1 medium canned
canned, or cooked
Tomato or mixed vegetable juice
1 cup
Summer squash or zucchini
1 cup cooked, sliced or diced
cup
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What counts as a cup of fruit?
Apple
Amount that counts as 1 cup

of fruit
large (3.25" diameter)
Amount that counts as

cup of fruit
1 small (2.5" diameter)

1 cup sliced or chopped, raw or
cooked
cup sliced or chopped, raw

or cooked
Applesauce
1 cup
1 snack container (4 oz.)
Banana
1 cup sliced
1 small (less than 6 long)
1 large (8 to 9 long)
Cantaloupe
1 cup diced or melon balls
Grapes
1 cup whole or cut-up
Grapefruit
1 medium wedge (1/8 of a

med. melon)
32 seedless grapes
16 seedless grapes
1 medium (4 diameter)
medium (4 diameter)
1 cup sections
Mixed fruit (fruit cocktail)
1 cup diced or sliced, raw or

canned, drained
1 snack container (4 oz)

drained = 3/8 cup
Orange
1 large (3-1/16" diameter)
1 small (2-3/8" diameter)
1 cup sections
Orange, mandarin
1 cup canned, drained
Peach
1 large (2 " diameter)
1 cup sliced or diced, raw, cooked,

or canned, drained

drained = 3/8 cup
2 halves, canned
Pear
1 medium pear (2.5 per lb)
1 snack container (4 oz.)

drained = 3/8 cup
1 cup sliced or diced, raw, cooked,

or canned, drained
Pineapple
1 cup chunks, sliced or crushed,

raw, cooked or canned, drained
Plum
1 cup sliced raw or cooked

3 medium or 2 large plums
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drained = 3/8 cup
1 large plum
Strawberries
Watermelon
About 8 large berries

1 cup whole, halved, or sliced, fresh
or frozen
cup whole, halved, or

sliced
1 small wedge (1 thick)
6 melon balls
1 cup diced or balls

Dried fruit (raisins,
prunes, apricots, etc.)
cup dried fruit is equivalent to 1

cup fruit cup raisins cup
prunes cup dried apricots
cup dried fruit is

equivalent to cup fruit 1
small box raisins (1.5 oz)
100% fruit juice (orange,

apple, grape, grapefruit,
etc.)
1 cup
cup
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HEALTHY CUISINE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

OVERALL QUALITY OF EACH DISH WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Proper use of ingredients and application of cooking techniques
Flavor
Presentation
Balance
Menu analysis
Ability to discuss and explain the menu from a health viewpoint
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HEALTHY CUISINE
Candidate
Judge
Score
Criteria
Maximum Points
Taste
25
Presentation
Proper execution of
fundamentals
Accurate nutritional
analysis
(Does the menu coincide
with the nutritional
analysis)
Does the menu meet the
ProChef Certification
nutritional guidelines
Ability to discuss
nutritional aspect and
preparation of food
Total Score
1st
Course
Average
2nd
3rd
Course Course
10
10
10
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COMMENTS
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HEALTHY CUISINE
Candidate
Judge
Criteria
Maximum Points
Mise en Place and

Organization
Cleanliness
Accuracy in measuring of
ingredients
Timing of Service

Fundamentals
Total Score
10
Score
5
5
5
5
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COMMENTS
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FINANCIAL SKILLS STUDY GUIDE

materials to prepare for the Financial Skills Written Examination. The written
examination will consist of 25 questions. You will have one hour to complete the
examination.
FINANCIAL SKILLS COMPETENCIES

interpret a food operation profit and loss statement.
apply concepts of menu mix and portion cost to produce a menu at a targeted
food cost.
detect food and labor waste issues and develop a plan of corrective action.
use and troubleshoot a food inventory and ordering system.
KEY TERMS
Beverage cost
Budgeted cost
Contribution rate
Cost
Cost percent
Fixed cost
Labor cost
Non-controllable cost
Planned cost
Prime cost
Profit and loss statement
Sales mix
Total cost
Unit cost
Variable rate
Break-even point
Contribution margin
Controllable cost
Cost control
Cost-to-sales ratio
Food cost
Menu mix
Overhead cost
Portion cost
Profit
Sales
Sales price
Total sales
Variable cost
RECOMMENDED READING
Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls, 7th Edition
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GARDE MANGER STUDY GUIDE

Use the following list of competencies, key terms, recommended reading materials, and
videos to prepare for both the Garde Manger Written and Practical Examinations. You
will be required to exhibit an understanding of ingredients; flavor and flavor
development; presentation techniques; cold food preparations; grinding techniques;
forcemeat production; and curing, brining, and smoking. Successful completion of the
Garde Manger segment is based on a combination of scores received during the written
examination, kitchen practical, and product evaluation.
You will have four hours to complete the practical examination. In addition to this fourhour period, you will also be provided two separate two-hour time segments for Garde
Manger pre-preparation to accomplish butchery, brines, cures, and other items
requiring advanced preparation. Please refer to the guidelines and quality standards
outlined in the following pages for more detailed information. An instructor will
contact you one week prior to the exam to inform you of your protein items.
GARDE MANGER COMPETENCIES

list several acceptable methods of controlling trichinosis and salmonella in the

garde manger kitchen.
explain the functions of the major ingredients in charcuterie.
identify a hank and 4 types of natural casings and demonstrate proper

techniques regarding filling, fermentation, and/or smoking or cooking.
produce forcemeat products using the straight, emulsion, and mousseline

methods.
prepare cures, brines, marinades and dry rubs and apply them to selected
products.
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explain and demonstrate the fundamental concepts involved in preparing meats

and fish for hot and cold smoking.
demonstrate the use and application of powdered and/or sheet gelatin.
define and produce various types of canaps, tapas, antojitos, antipasti, mezze
and hors d'oeuvre.
describe and prepare various types of cold sauces.
KEY TERMS
75% meat 25% fat
Amuse guele
Appetizer
Ballotine
Bloom
Brine
Casing
Certified pork
Cold smoking
Country-style Forcemeat
Dehydration
Dextrose
Dry rub
Emulsified forcemeat
Fatback
Fermento
Forcemeat
Galantine
Gratin forcemeat
Hors d'oeuvre
Marinades
Mousse
Myoglobin
Oxidation
Pt
pH
Progressive grinding
Rillette
Salmonella
Sausage
Syringe pump
Temperature danger zone
Trichinosis
Acidification
Antipasti
Aspic gele
Basic grind method
Botulism
Canaps
Caviar
Charcuterie
Confit
Curing salt
Denature
Dry cure
E.Coli 0157:H7
(5/4/3 forcemeat)
Fermentation
Foie gras
Fresh sausage
Gelatin
Hank
Hot smoking
Meat grinder
Mousseline forcemeat
Nitrates
Panada
Pellicle
Prague powder
Quenelle
Roulade
Salt (sodium chloride)
Sausage
Tapas
Tinted cure mix (TCM)
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RECOMMENDED READING
Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen, Second Edition Ch. 2 - 3,
5 - 7,
9 -10
The Professional Chef , Eighth Edition

Ch. 30-33
TRAINING VIDEOS AND DVDS

Foie Gras Series
The Production of Foie Gras
Preparing Foie Gras
# 1116
# 1117
Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen Series
Composed Salads
Presenting Appetizers and Hors doeuvre
Garde Manger: Condiments
# 2664
# 2753
# 2841
SanitationIs Not an Option
# 201
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GARDE MANGER
It is your responsibility to submit a typed menu to the faculty member (in a timely
manner discussed by Chef-Instructor and according to weekly schedule). In
addition to your menu, you must also submit a detailed, typed food order list that
contains ALL of the products that you will need for completion of the Garde Manger
section. Please note that no additional protein items may be ordered. You should
consider using seasonal products and realize that substitutions may occur.
Your menu needs to address all of the competencies listed on the following page
and must consist of:
One type of hot or cold hors doeuvre of your choice
One salad using products other then salad greens
One forcemeat terrine with appropriate accompaniments
One plated appetizer
You are responsible for multitasking and organizing your time throughout the week
to complete the final Garde Manger Practical Examination. You will have four
hours to complete your final production and thirty minutes for service. Platters and
serving utensils are provided; however, it is up to you to gather your platters, plates,
and serving utensils needed for your presentations. Your final menu should be
presented to the kitchen judge for evaluation based on the guidelines and quality
standards outlined in the following pages.
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GARDE MANGER PRACTICAL EXAMINATION COMPETENCIES

All of the following competencies must be demonstrated in the menu and the final
practical examination of each candidate.
You must demonstrate the use and application of gelatin.
You must demonstrate proper use of a cure and/or brine.
You must demonstrate proper smoking techniques.
You must demonstrate proper salad production using products other than salad
greens.
You must execute proper production of either hot or cold hors doeuvre
You must demonstrate proper execution and production of a forcemeat
You must develop a plated appetizer.
You must demonstrate and execute proper accompaniments appropriate to the

above listed items.
*It is advisable that in developing your menu for the garde manger segment that
you work on completing as many of the competencies as possible in as few items as
possible. For instance, if you prepare a terrine, salad, and sauce for your platter
presentation, it can also be used as your plated appetizer.
MENU PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

PLATTER PRESENTATION: PREPARE 9 PORTIONS TOTAL
Display 6 portions on a platter
Prepare 2 plated presentation of the platter for judges evaluation
Prepare 1 show plate
PLATED APPETIZER PRESENTATION: PREPARE 3 PORTIONS TOTAL
Prepare 2 plated presentations for the judges evaluation
Prepare 1 plated presentation for display
HORS D OEUVRE PRESENTATION: PREPARE 6 PORTIONS TOTAL
Prepare 3 portions for the judges evaluation
Prepare 3 portions for display
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GARDE MANGER PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Proper use of ingredients and application of knife skills
Display of various technique
TERRINES WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Flavor and seasoning
Texture
Consistency
Emulsion
Garnishes
HORS D'OEUVRE WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Flavor
Craftsmanship
Appropriate use of accompaniments and or sauces
SALADS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Flavor
Appropriate use of ingredients
Balance and amount of vinaigrette or dressing
SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND ACCOMPANIMENTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE

FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Flavor and balance
Consistency
Craftsmanship
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PRESENTATION WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Flow
Focal point
Balance
Craftsmanship
APPETIZERS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Flavor
Craftsmanship
Portion size
Balance of main item to accompaniments
CURING, BRINING, AND SMOKING WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Proper use of brines or cures
Balance between brines, cures, and smoke
Flavor
Cooking techniques
GELATIN WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Proper use of the product
Consistency and clarity
KITCHEN OBSERVATION AND EVALUATION WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING

CRITERIA
Food waste
Station cleanliness
Sanitation
Station organization
Cooking and production fundamentals
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GARDE MANGER
Candidate
Criteria
Judge
Maximum
Points
Taste
35
Presentation
10
Execution
10
Ability to Discuss Menu
10
Total Score
65
Score
Hors
Doeuvre
Salad
Terrine
Platted
App.
Average
COMMENTS
59
GARDE MANGER
Candidate
Judge
Criteria
Maximum Points
Mise en Place and

Organization
Cleanliness
Timing of Service
Execution of all core

competencies
Fundamentals
Total Score
10
Score
5
5
5
5
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COMMENTS
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These materials were developed as a team effort using the resources of The Culinary
Institute of America. We acknowledge and thank the most recent contributors:
Mark Ainsworth, PCII, C.H.E.
Ryan Baxter, C.H.E.
Robert Briggs, C.H.E.
Mark Erickson, C.M.C.
Victor Gielisse, C.M.C., C.H.E.
David Kamen, PCIII, C.C.E., C.H.E.
Marjorie Livingston, R.D., C.H.E.
Tama Murphy, C.H.E., C.C.P.
Instructional Designers and Editors

Veronica Arcoraci
Carolyn Torella
Kristen Dellasala
Level II Study Guide v.16 2008
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The Culinary Institute of America
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