CAB CAB Artisan Baker Business Operations & Customer Service

Question 1

Which US federal agency sets labeling requirements that artisan bakeries must follow for packaged goods sold retail?

Accepted Answer

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

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USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Question 2

Under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which rule most directly applies to a small artisan bakery?

Accepted Answer

Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF)

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Foreign Supplier Verification Program

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Produce Safety Rule

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Intentional Adulteration Rule

Question 3

What is the 'big nine' allergens that US law requires to be declared on packaged bakery products as of 2023?

Accepted Answer

Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame

Answer

Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, corn, sesame

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Milk, eggs, gluten, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame, mustard

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Milk, eggs, fish, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame, sulfites, lupin

Question 4

A customer requests a custom wedding cake with a two-week lead time. What is the first step an artisan baker should take?

Accepted Answer

Create a written order confirmation detailing design, flavors, price, deposit, and delivery date

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Begin ordering specialty ingredients immediately

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Start baking trial layers to test the recipe

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Source fresh flowers directly from a florist

Question 5

Which costing method ensures an artisan bakery correctly prices its products for profitability?

Accepted Answer

Calculate total cost of goods (ingredients + labor + overhead) then apply a target margin

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Charge what competitors charge without calculating costs

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Price based only on ingredient costs and ignore overhead

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Set price by perceived value alone without tracking costs

Question 6

What is a par level in a bakery production context?

Accepted Answer

The minimum inventory quantity that triggers a reorder to prevent running out

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The optimal oven temperature for a given product

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The standard batch weight used for scaling recipes

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The passing score threshold on the CAB exam