Welcome to the Foodservice Industry Chapter 1 Welcome to the Foodservice Industry

With your 12 o’clock partner answer the following questions, each of you write on your own paper. 1. How many Americans are employed in the foodservice industry? 2. List four industries that are included in the larger hospitality industry.

With your 3 o’clock partner answer the next two questions. 3. The foundation for most professional chefs is ________ cuisine. 4. Name two examples of how technology is used in foodservice.

With your 6 o’clock partner answer the following questions. 5. List three sustainable practices commercial kitchens are using to reduce impact on the environment. 6. Why is there a growing demand for home meal replacements?

With your 9 o’clock partner answer the following questions. 7. If there is a law setting a minimum hourly wage, why is a living wage for foodservice employees a concern? 8. List three challenges and three rewards of a culinary career. 9. What influenced your interest in culinary arts? Explain. (examples: television, family, travel, chain restaurants)