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Unit 7 — Restaurant Menus and Taking Orders

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This unit introduces some core vocabulary used by waitstaff while taking food orders.
This unit introduces some core vocabulary used by waitstaff while taking food orders.

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Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Breadcrumbs Chalkboard Complain Dish Fireplace Grilled House speciality Ingredient Menu Order Price Tip
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One of the most important jobs in any restaurant is taking an order from a customer. If there are mistakes in the order then there will be mistakes in the preparation of the order and the customer will inevitably complain. To be able to take an order correctly, you need to be able to understand the menu. This is not just a case of being able to read the menu but also understand what certain terms…
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The service was excellent; the food arrived on time and was delicious so we gave the waiter a large tip.
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The price of the meal was very reasonable and we will certainly visit this restaurant again.
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When the waiter comes over to take our order, will you get me the fish?
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  • What factors need to be taken into account when choosing a type of menu to use in a restaurant?
  • Discuss the reasons why it is important for a waiter/waitress to know what ingredients a dish has been made from.
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