What steps confirm an order is accurate before preparation begins?

• A. Read back the order, verify items, modifiers, sides, sauces, and any special requests; confirm against the ticket.
• B. Ask the customer to verify after you start cooking.
• C. Double-check the order after cooking.
• D. Proceed with preparation and verify the ticket later.

Answer: (C)

Before you start preparing, you verify the order by reading it back and checking every detail—items, modifiers, sides, sauces, and any special requests—against the ticket. This ensures what you’re about to make matches exactly what the guest ordered, catching mistakes early and preventing wasted time and ingredients. Confirming accuracy at this stage keeps the line moving smoothly and reduces the chance of remakes or guest dissatisfaction.

Waiting to verify after you start cooking isn’t reliable because changes or corrections would be harder to implement once prep has begun, and it increases the risk of delivering the wrong item. Verifying after cooking or later also defeats the purpose of preventing mistakes in the first place.