CCA CCA Cost Control & Purchasing

Question 1

What is food cost percentage?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of the cost of food sold to the revenue generated from food sales, expressed as a percentage

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The total dollar amount spent on food in a month

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The percentage of waste in a kitchen operation

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The markup applied to a menu item's cost

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'yield percentage' in food production?

Accepted Answer

The usable portion of a food item after trimming and preparation expressed as a percentage of its original weight

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The percentage of customers who order a specific dish

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The profit margin on a menu item

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The percentage of ingredients used in a recipe

Question 3

What is the formula for calculating the as-purchased (AP) cost of a recipe ingredient?

Accepted Answer

EP cost ÷ yield percentage

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EP weight × unit cost

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Total recipe cost ÷ number of portions

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Yield percentage × EP cost

Question 4

What does 'FIFO' stand for in food purchasing and storage?

Accepted Answer

First In, First Out

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Food Inventory for Operations

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Frozen Items First Out

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Fresh Ingredients for Orders

Question 5

What is the purpose of a purchase specification in a professional kitchen?

Accepted Answer

To document the exact quality, grade, size, and other characteristics required when purchasing an ingredient

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To specify the exact quantity to order each week

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To list the names of approved vendors

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To set a maximum purchase price for ingredients

Question 6

Which inventory method values ending inventory at the most recent purchase prices?

Accepted Answer

LIFO

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FIFO

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Weighted average

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Specific identification