Food Buyer Responsibilities Quiz

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a food buyer?

• Cooking food

• Serving food

• Procuring quality food at the best price

• Cleaning equipment

A food buyer must have knowledge of:

• Only accounting

• Market trends, seasonal availability, and food quality

• Fashion design

• Only cooking

One of the major functions of a food buyer is to:

• Supervise waiters

• Purchase furniture

• Select suppliers and negotiate prices

• Paint the store

Which of the following is not a method of food purchasing?

• Daily market purchase

• Contract buying

• Forward buying

• Emotional buying

Which method is suitable for institutions that use large quantities of food?

• Daily market buying

• Wholesale or bulk buying

• Credit buying

• On-demand buying

Which of the following is true of forward buying?

• Purchase without planning

• Buying from roadside vendors

• Purchasing in advance at predetermined prices

• Paying after product consumption

Contract buying involves:

• Verbal deals only

• Casual agreements

• Formal written agreements with suppliers

• Buying from local markets

A food buyer must evaluate food based on:

• Taste alone

• Color only

• Quality, freshness, and price

• Packaging only

Who ensures that the purchased food meets the required specifications?

• Chef

• Waiter

• Food buyer

• Cleaner

Which quality is essential for a food buyer?

• Creativity

• Negotiation skill

• Singing ability

• Acting skill