Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

A CDM overhears two cooks arguing about the mixer they both need for the preparation of items for the same meal. The best way to avoid this problem in the future is to:

1. Order a new mixer immediately

2. Revise the menu based on available equipment

3. Ignore the conflict and carry on

4. Assign one cook to find a different mixer

The correct answer is: Revise the menu based on available equipment

The best way to avoid the problem of two cooks needing the same mixer for meal preparation in the future is to revise the menu based on the available equipment (Option B). By looking at the equipment available and adjusting the menu accordingly, conflicts over equipment usage can be prevented. This proactive approach ensures that each cook has the necessary tools they need to properly prepare their assigned items without causing delays or disputes. In contrast: - Ordering a new mixer immediately (Option A) might not always be feasible or necessary if the issue can be resolved through menu adjustments. - Ignoring the conflict and carrying on (Option C) could lead to further disagreements and disruptions in the kitchen. - Assigning one cook to find a different mixer (Option D) does not address the root cause of the problem, which is the potential mismatch between equipment needs and menu requirements.