Evaluation should include the effects of weather, hazardous substances, product recall, and product contamination on food costs.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

Communication

What resources are available to investigate environmental factors that influence food costs?
How does media convey information about product recalls?

Leadership

How can an employer apply the ServSafe principles relating to product contamination?
How does leadership convey possible problems with menu items to employees?

Management

How do product recalls affect food costs and availability?
What responsibility does a food service operation have to let customers know about product recalls?

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