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What is the recommended method for storing broken lots of dry foods like sugar and flour?
What is the recommended method for storing broken lots of dry foods like sugar and flour?
- Against walls
- Directly on the floor
- In original packages
- In metal or plastic containers with tightly fitted lids (correct)
What is the primary reason for stacking cases and bags of food on slatted floor racks, pallets, or wheeled metal platforms?
What is the primary reason for stacking cases and bags of food on slatted floor racks, pallets, or wheeled metal platforms?
- To group similar products together
- For easy access to the items
- For better organization and cleanliness (correct)
- To keep them directly on the floor
Which method of storing food items is recommended to ensure the FIFO (first-in/first-out) rotation principle is followed?
Which method of storing food items is recommended to ensure the FIFO (first-in/first-out) rotation principle is followed?
- Stacking new shipments in front
- Placing new shipments in back (correct)
- Randomly placing new shipments
- Mixing old and new shipments
What is the preferred material for shelving recommended for canned foods or items taken out of cases in the storeroom?
What is the preferred material for shelving recommended for canned foods or items taken out of cases in the storeroom?
What is the best practice for storing perishable items that need to be used immediately?
What is the best practice for storing perishable items that need to be used immediately?
Which is NOT a guideline for storeroom arrangement mentioned in the text?
Which is NOT a guideline for storeroom arrangement mentioned in the text?
Why is the proper storage of food immediately after it has been received important?
Why is the proper storage of food immediately after it has been received important?
What is the purpose of dry storage in a foodservice setting?
What is the purpose of dry storage in a foodservice setting?
Why is proper ventilation important in a dry storage area?
Why is proper ventilation important in a dry storage area?
What is the temperature range recommended for a dry storage area?
What is the temperature range recommended for a dry storage area?
Why is it important to circulate air around bags and cartons of food in dry storage?
Why is it important to circulate air around bags and cartons of food in dry storage?
What is the primary purpose of storing nonperishable foods in a dry storage area?
What is the primary purpose of storing nonperishable foods in a dry storage area?
What is the purpose of prenumbering requisitions in a storeroom?
What is the purpose of prenumbering requisitions in a storeroom?
Which individual should sign or initial the storeroom requisition form?
Which individual should sign or initial the storeroom requisition form?
What is a key goal of a delivery and service system in a food service operation?
What is a key goal of a delivery and service system in a food service operation?
How has the use of computers impacted maintaining perpetual inventory in storerooms?
How has the use of computers impacted maintaining perpetual inventory in storerooms?
What is one benefit of listing an inventory number for items in a storeroom?
What is one benefit of listing an inventory number for items in a storeroom?
Why is it essential to periodically conduct a physical inventory of storeroom items?
Why is it essential to periodically conduct a physical inventory of storeroom items?
