What are the different kinds of linens used in the hotel industry?
Linen tablecloth, cloth napkins, moulton and slip cloth are used in a hotel. There are various kind of linens used in hotel:
Moulton: it is a thick fabric with lint laid on the surface of the table with pin underneath. It is absorbent, has a smooth surface and is sound resistant. It is used to hold tablecloth.
These are laid over the table on top of moulton.
Slips Cloth: These are laid over the table on top of tablecloth. Its protects tablecloth from spillage.
Explain the terms Sommelier, Spillage, Flatware, Cutlery and Hollowware.
Sommelier : He is the person who is in charge of serving the wine in a restaurant.
Spillage: A liquid falls by mistake
Flatware: these are all forms of spoons and forks.
Cutlery: these are the knives, and other equipments which are used for cutting
Hollowware: These are the items made from silver or china. It is made in a way that it can hold something in it.
Define: Cuisine, Pastry / Bakery, Scullery areas
Cuisine: It is an art of cooking, preparing food and service.
Pastry / Bakery: Ice cream, cakes, breads, pies, etc are the products, which are prepared in a bakery.
Scullery areas: It is a place where cups and pots are washed and cleaned.
Explain the terms Chef, Nutritive, Proteins, Contaminated food
Chef: Chef is a person who is in charge of preparing food in a restaurant or a hotel.
Nutritive: That food is necessary for the growth. Nutritive food plays a very important role in hotel industry.
Proteins: It is that food, which is necessary for growth, maintenance, and repair of the body.
Contaminated food: Any kind of food that is infected by bacteria, toxin, chemical substance and poison is created.