Which action best ensures the order is confirmed before preparation?

• A. Read back the order and verify against the ticket.
• B. Ask the customer to verify after you start cooking.
• C. Verify after cooking and then start preparation.
• D. Proceed with preparation without verification to save time

Answer: (A)

Verifying the order before you start preparation is all about accuracy and preventing waste. Reading the order back to the customer and checking it against the ticket ensures you’ve captured every item, modifier, and special instruction exactly as requested. This gives the customer a quick chance to correct anything and lets you start cooking with confidence, knowing you’re making the right order. If a mismatch is found, you can fix it right away before any food is prepared, which avoids wrong meals and wasted ingredients. Waiting to verify after cooking or starting prep without verification introduces risk of mis-fulfillment, delays, and unnecessary waste, so confirming-first is the best approach.