HOT SIDE CERTIFICATION 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.

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HOT SIDE CERTIFICATION 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.

1. Who should cheese the patties on the grill? - correct answer-
bun 3




2. What type of cheese do we use on our cheeseburgers? -
correct answer-schreiber american




3. Which cheese is in our shroom burger? - correct answer-
cheddar




4. What allergens are in the shroom burger? - correct answer-
milk, eggs, soy, and gluten




5. What are important aspects of cheesing patties? - correct
answer-the cheeser centers the cheese on the patty, the
cheese is placed as soon as it is called for, the griller does
not touch any of the cheese with their gloves, and the plains
of the wave

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6. True or false: when flipping a patty, the dexter turner should
always be used with the beveled edge faced down - correct
answer-true




7. Why is it critical that we cook our patties to at least 160
degrees? - correct answer-to prevent the possibility of e.coli
outbreaks




8. How should the griller smash patties on the grill? - correct
answer-in the shape of a horseshoe




9. How many shakes of salt are required for each patty once it's
on the grill? - correct answer-5 shakes




10. When waving properly, what is the maximum number of
patties that one griller should have on the grill at one time? -
correct answer-16