How do you interpret yield versus waste in RPS?

• A. Yield and waste are the same concept.
• B. Yield is usable product; waste is discarded or rework; monitor to maximize yield and minimize waste.
• C. Waste is always acceptable to discard with no rework.
• D. Yield is only about packaging, not product.

Answer: (B)

In RPS, yield versus waste is about how efficiently the work turns raw prep into sellable product. Yield is the portion of what you produce that becomes usable final product customers receive. Waste is anything that cannot become sellable product, either because it’s discarded or because it requires rework to meet standards. The goal is to monitor both metrics so you can maximize yield and minimize waste, keeping food costs down while upholding quality. For example, over-prepping or overcooking items can create waste, while properly cooked items that meet standard without extra steps count toward yield. Packaging alone isn’t what determines yield; it’s the product itself and whether it meets quality and portion standards.