CJD Best Practices & Methodologies 5

Question 1

Which is the correct food-safety practice for cakes filled with cream cheese, custard or whipped cream?

Accepted Answer

Keep them refrigerated at 41°F (5°C) or below

Answer

Perishable fillings must be held cold to prevent bacterial growth.

Question 2

When using fresh flowers on a cake, what is best practice?

Accepted Answer

Use only non-toxic, pesticide-free flowers and keep stems from directly touching the cake

Answer

Edible-safe flowers with wrapped stems or picks prevent contamination.

Question 3

Why should piping tips and bags be cleaned and sanitized between uses?

Accepted Answer

To prevent cross-contamination and buildup of bacteria

Answer

Sanitizing tools prevents contamination and keeps tools working properly.

Question 4

A customer reports a nut allergy. What is the best decorating practice?

Accepted Answer

Use clean tools and surfaces and avoid nut-containing products to prevent cross-contact

Answer

Preventing cross-contact through clean tools and ingredients protects allergic customers.

Question 5

Which order of work is most efficient for decorating a cake with borders, writing and flowers?

Accepted Answer

Ice smooth, add writing and main design, then borders and finishing touches

Answer

Working from base coat to focal elements to borders avoids damaging finished work.

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