Glossary Term Explanation Account A folio or file in which transactions can be recorded Items used to fit out the tables. Also referred to as centre pieces ‘Accoutrements’ It is the term used for a menu that has individually priced dishes. A la A la carte carte means the card/menu’ ‘from A la carte setting table setting for an individual cover Anticipate To realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee The process undertaken at the end of a shift to determine if actual Balancing takings balance or match recorded takings Bain Marie A large pan that is filled with hot water and has a heat source: smaller pans can be set in the larger pan to keep food warm or cook food slowly A meeting to discuss an upcoming shift Briefing A specific amount of money, made up of various amounts, used for Cash Float cashiers to give change Centrepiece A large central object which serves a decorative purpose Charge A transaction resulting from the sale or use of a product or service Checklist List used to identify complete list of activities to be performed Contamination Spoilage of safe food: food must be thrown out Cover A place setting for a guest OR word used to describe the number of guests A term used to identify plates, cups, saucers and bowls normally made Crockery from china
Glossary Term Explanation Account A folio or file in which transactions can be recorded ‘Accoutrements’ Items used to fit out the tables. Also referred to as centre pieces A la carte It is the term used for a menu that has individually priced dishes. A la carte means ‘from the card/menu’ A la carte setting table setting for an individual cover Anticipate To realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee Balancing The process undertaken at the end of a shift to determine if actual takings balance or match recorded takings Bain Marie A large pan that is filled with hot water and has a heat source: smaller pans can be set in the larger pan to keep food warm or cook food slowly Briefing A meeting to discuss an upcoming shift Cash Float A specific amount of money, made up of various amounts, used for cashiers to give change Centrepiece A large central object which serves a decorative purpose Charge A transaction resulting from the sale or use of a product or service Checklist List used to identify complete list of activities to be performed Contamination Spoilage of safe food: food must be thrown out Cover A place setting for a guest OR word used to describe the number of guests Crockery A term used to identify plates, cups, saucers and bowls normally made from china
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