Which best describes a best practice to ensure proper fry portioning?

• A. Weigh out the correct amount of fries on the bird scale, and see what it feels like in your hands.
• B. Fill the box completely to the top.
• C. Use only visual estimates without weighing.
• D. Let customers decide the amount after they buy.

Answer: (A)

Keeping fry portions consistent comes from using a measurement tool rather than guessing. Weighing out the correct amount of fries on the bird scale provides a precise target weight for each box, so every customer gets the same portion regardless of who scoops. The extra check of how the portion feels in your hands helps confirm it fits properly in the box and won’t spill or clump during service. This approach standardizes portions across shifts, reduces waste and cost, and supports consistent product quality and training.

Filling the box to the top is not a reliable way to control portion size, as it invites variability. Relying on visual estimates alone is imprecise and can lead to under- or over-portioning. Letting customers decide the amount after purchase bypasses standardization and undermines consistency.