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Portion Control of Sandwich and Its Ingredients

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Portion Control of Sandwich and Its Ingredients

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What is the primary reason for practicing proper portion control in sandwich making?

To ensure consistent flavor profiles

To enhance the presentation of the sandwich

To cater to different dietary preferences

To maintain an accurate food cost (correct)

Which statement about portioning meats for sandwiches is correct?

Meats should be portioned by count

Meats should be portioned by volume

Meats should be sliced and portioned by thickness

Meats should be sliced and portioned by weight (correct)

How should individual portions of sandwich ingredients be stored during preparation?

In individual portion cups

In a single container with dividers

On a large tray with dividers

In small baggies or separated by waxed paper squares (correct)

What should be done to ensure consistent portions of sliced cheese for sandwiches?

Slice the cheese to an exact thickness Signup and view all the answers

How should lettuce leaves be handled for sandwich preparation?

Separated from the heat Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about portioning tomatoes for sandwiches is correct?

Tomatoes should be sliced uniformly and positioned by count Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of consistently portioning sandwich ingredients?

Reduces food waste and improves profitability Signup and view all the answers

How should sandwich meats be portioned during preparation?

Sliced to a specific thickness and then portioned by weight Signup and view all the answers

How should garnishes like lettuce leaves be handled for sandwich preparation?

Separated from the heat and portioned individually Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to ensure consistent portions of sliced cheese for sandwiches?

Slice the cheese to an exact thickness Signup and view all the answers

How should tomatoes be portioned for sandwiches?

Sliced to a uniform thickness and positioned by count Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for storing individually portioned sandwich ingredients during preparation?

Placing the portions in small baggies or on waxed paper squares Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Importance of Portion Control in Sandwich Making

Proper portion control maintains an accurate food cost based on standard portion size.
Inconsistent portioning leads to inconsistent actual cost of making the sandwich.

Key Principles of Portion Control

All items for sandwiches should be portioned before service.
Meats should be sliced and portioned by weight.
Portion ingredients should be individually placed in small baggies or small piles separated by individual squares of waxed paper and stacked or layered in a storage container.

Portioning Specific Ingredients

Cheese served by the slice should be sliced to an exact thickness to ensure a consistent portion.
Garnishes such as lettuce leaves should be separated from the heat.
Tomatoes should be sliced uniformly and positioned by count.

Benefits of Portion Control

Proper portion control ensures that diners get satisfaction when they eat the sandwich.

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Learn about the practice of proper portioning or portion control in sandwich making. Discover how maintaining accurate food costs is based on standard portion sizes and the importance of consistent portions in managing costs effectively.