CAN YOU SURVIVE MARCOS KITCHEN QUIZ!

CAN YOU SURVIVE MARCOS KITCHEN QUIZ!

INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure to get a piece of paper and a pencil, label it questions 1-10. You will put the letter for the answer you think is right for each question. The answer Key will be down after the quiz, your score will tell you how well you can survive in Marcos Kitchen

1. A chef just burned the sauce on Table 7. What do you do?

  • A) Calmly ask for a redo and handle it quietly

  • B) Shout across the kitchen to fix it ASAP

  • C) Cry in the walk-in fridge

  • D) Pretend nothing happened and plate it anyway

2. Marco asks you if the risotto is seasoned properly. You’re not sure. What do you say?

  • A) “I think so…”

  • B) “Taste it and see what you think, Chef”

  • C) “Yes, Chef”

  • D) “It’s perfect, Chef” (even if it’s not)

3. You’re on hour 12, your feet hurt, and the printer just spat out 10 more tickets. How do you respond?

  • A) “Let’s go, we got this!”

  • B) Quietly consider quitting

  • C) Flip a table

  • D) Ask for a break

4. A plate isn’t up to standard. Marco gives the look. You...

  • A) Nod, fix it instantly, say nothing

  • B) Ask what’s wrong

  • C) Say “It’s fine” and send it anyway

  • D) Argue—it’s your best plating yet

5. Someone forgot to prep the shallots and service starts in 5 minutes. What’s your move?

  • A) Scream

  • B) Chop them like your life depends on it

  • C) Blame the morning shift

  • D) Panic silently

6. Marco throws your dish in the trash. How do you react?

  • A) Say “Yes, Chef” and do it again

  • B) Ask him what’s wrong

  • C) Cry, then leave

  • D) Throw it back

7. It’s 1AM and you're still scrubbing pans. What are you thinking?

  • A) “This is where I belong”

  • B) “I need a nap”

  • C) “Why did I sign up for this?”

  • D) “Can I just set these on fire?”

8. A new intern just spilled stock everywhere. You’re already behind. What do you do?

  • A) Help them clean and move fast

  • B) Yell at them to get out of your way

  • C) Laugh and move on

  • D) Say nothing, silently rage inside

9. You haven’t eaten in 16 hours and your hand is slightly burned. What now?

  • A) Push through, adrenaline is food

  • B) Sneak a snack in dry storage

  • C) Complain loudly

  • D) Ask to leave early

10. Marco Pierre White calls you “hopeless.” You...

  • A) Nod and work harder

  • B) Say “Yes, Chef” with tears in your eyes

  • C) Quit on the spot

  • D) Say “Then teach me, Chef”

  1. A) Calmly ask for a redo and handle it quietly
    → Shows leadership under pressure.

  1. C) “Yes, Chef”
    → Confidence and obedience — no second-guessing in his kitchen.

  2. A) “Let’s go, we got this!”
    → You thrive under pressure. The brigade depends on that mindset.

  3. A) Nod, fix it instantly, say nothing
    → No questions. You just fix and move.

  4. B) Chop them like your life depends on it
    → Solution-oriented speed. No time for blame.

  5. A) Say “Yes, Chef” and do it again
    → Ego stays at the door.

  6. A) “This is where I belong”
    → Welcome to the grind.

  7. A) Help them clean and move fast
    → Respect for the brigade, even when someone messes up.

  8. A) Push through, adrenaline is food
    → Pain is fuel. You’re built for this.

  9. D) Say “Then teach me, Chef”
    → Humility and hunger to learn = Michelin potential.

🧠 Scoring Breakdown:

  • 9–10 points: 🧑‍🍳 Absolute Culinary Weapon, YOU ARE THE NEXT MARCO PIERRE WHITE

  • 7–8 points: 🔪 There’s some potential, you might get a few yells, but you’ll probably pull through :) .

  • 5–6 points: 😰 Borderline, Time to lock in

  • 3–4 points: 🥄 Sorry to say this, but this is probably not for you

  • 0–2 points: 🔥 Actually Cooked,You won’t make it past breakfast service, Time to find a new career