Demonstrate the procedures for receiving and storing raw and prepared foods.

Demonstration should include

  • checking the shipment against the invoice and the purchase order
  • evaluating the quality of the foods
  • determining the proper storage areas and methods.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • What are some signs of time and temperature abuse?
  • How is the freshness of a product determined?

Communication

  • What is the process for refusing or returning a product?

Leadership

  • How should an employee handle a discrepancy between an invoice and a purchase order?
  • How do purchasing and receiving procedures affect profit?

Management

  • What is the importance of proper storage?
  • Who is responsible for purchasing and receiving in an establishment?