Vocabulary: Match the words with their right definitions

Vocabulary: Match the words with their right definitions:

should tell you

To carve	Cut a pattern on the surface of something
flambé	Food which has an alcoholic drink (brandy)poured over it to produce flames
fillet	A piece of meat without bones
A sauce boat	A container that has a handle is shaped like a boat, used for serving sauce with a meal
A soup tureen	A large dish with a lid , used for serving soup
A trolley	A small table on wheels that is used for serving food
A service counter	A place where you pay or are served in a shop, bank, restaurant
A sideboard	A long piece of furniture used for storing plates
A hotplate	A metal surface on a cooker that can be heated so that can be cooked a pan of food on it

A customer who is enjoying a dish could use the words in column- 1. Find words in column -2 which mean approximately the opposite: A) delicious, scrumptious. 1. sour B)tasty 2. dry C)juicy 3. ghastly (unpleasant, horrible),revolting(disgusting) D)fresh 4.stale(not fresh),old off (no longer fresh) E)tender easy to cut or eat 5.tasteless F) sweet(fruit) 6. tough(difficult to cut or eat)

Pre-reading questions: 1.What should/shouldn’t a waiter do when serving customers? 2.How is she/he supposed to carry plates, glassware & utensils when serving guests? 3. What are some rules for service at the guest table? Personal rules: Gum chewing & smoking during working hours are forbidden. A noisy service is a sign that the service personnel are neglecting their main task, which is creating a relaxing environment in which guests can enjoy their meals. All utensils should be handled carefully & orders should be called calmly, so that even during your busiest time, the atmosphere will not become hectic. Collisions with colleagues are easily avoided if you obey the following 2 rules: 1. Never stop abruptly. 2. In a restaurant, as on the road, there is right-hand traffic. Always keep to the right. 3.Always move forward, never backward. If you need a hand towel, carry it neatly folded, over your left forearm.