What does FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation require a manager to do?
a.Use the oldest stock first by placing newer deliveries behind or below existing product
b.Order only a single day's inventory so nothing ages on the storage shelf
c.Use the newest delivery first, since the most recent product is the freshest
d.Group product on the storage shelves by color so cooks can find items fast
Explanation
FIFO means First In, First Out: the oldest product, the one with the soonest use-by or expiration date, is used first, so newer deliveries are stored behind or beneath existing stock. Using the newest delivery first leaves old product on the shelf to spoil or expire. FIFO is a rotation rule, not a rule about how much inventory to carry or about grouping product by color; it reduces waste and prevents serving out-of-date food.
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