How should you verify the accuracy of an order before sending it to the kitchen?

• A. Rely on the ticket alone; don't confirm.
• B. Ask the guest after the kitchen has started.
• C. Read back or confirm with guest, verify modifiers and allergies, and ensure the ticket reflects all details.
• D. Assume the order and camera capture later.

Answer: (B)

Verifying order accuracy means actively confirming every detail with the guest and making sure the kitchen receives a complete, correct ticket. You read back the order to the guest, restating items, quantities, modifiers, and any allergies, and you double-check that the ticket matches those details exactly. This step catches any miscommunications, special requests, or safety concerns before cooking starts, which helps prevent wrong dishes, missing modifications, or unsafe ingredients from reaching the guest. Relying on the ticket alone leaves room for changes or errors to slip through, while waiting to confirm after cooking has begun is impractical and wasteful because once food is in the kitchen, changes are hard to implement without mistakes. Confirmation should happen in real time, and rely on direct communication rather than later reviews or secondary systems to ensure accuracy.