CB Baker Business & Production Management Flashcards

Which pricing strategy sets a product price by adding a desired profit margin to the total production cost?

Answer: Cost-plus pricing

Cost-plus pricing calculates the total cost of production and adds a markup percentage to determine the selling price.

In a bakery, what is the purpose of a par level?

Answer: Minimum inventory quantity to keep on hand

A par level is the minimum stock quantity that triggers reordering or additional production to prevent running out of supplies.

Which factor most directly affects the scaling of a bakery recipe for larger production?

Answer: Conversion factor applied to ingredient quantities

Scaling a recipe requires applying a conversion factor (desired yield ÷ original yield) to all ingredient quantities proportionally.

What does the term 'mise en place' mean in a professional bakery context?

Answer: Everything in its place — ingredients prepped and ready before production begins

Mise en place is the practice of measuring, prepping, and organizing all ingredients and tools before starting production to improve efficiency.

Which labor metric helps a bakery manager assess how efficiently staff time is being used?

Answer: Units produced per labor hour

Units produced per labor hour measures worker productivity, helping managers identify inefficiencies and optimize staffing levels.

What is the significance of a standardized recipe in a commercial bakery?

Answer: It ensures consistent quality, cost, and yield every time

A standardized recipe guarantees that every baker produces the same product with the same quality and cost regardless of who makes it.