PUBLIX DELI KNOWLEDGE EXAM 2024/2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
What turns publix hickory smoked turkey pink? Ans✔👌- Sodium Nitrate
What does FIFO stand for? Ans✔👌- First In First Out
Define what the "Danger Zone" is and What Temperatures it ranges Between Ans✔👌- The
Danger Zone is the zone of temperatures where bacteria levels grow exponentially and it
ranges between 40-140 degrees fahrenheit
What is the difference between merchandise and an ingredient? Ans✔👌- Merchandise
comes in ready to be sold as is. An ingredient is something you have to prep before you sell it.
What does a 64 oz container hold? Ans✔👌- Cold pack mix chicken or 20 pc h&s wings
What does a 24 oz M/wave container hold? Ans✔👌- Cold pack chicken tenders
What is one of the most important things as managers we are supposed to do? Ans✔👌-
Drive sales!!!
What are the day stickers called that we put on the bulk meat? Ans✔👌- 8 day stickers
How often are we supposed to wash rinse and sanitize the slicers? Ans✔👌- Every four hours
or as needed
,You have six pieces of smoked pepper chicken going out of date in 3 days due to warehouse
charts, what do you do? Ans✔👌- Demo for the first day and suggestive sell to every
customer.
On the second day drop the price by 25% and make appropriate signs. On the last day before
it goes out, drop the price even further and have your team push it.
What is the proper order of dropping mix chicken in the fryer? Ans✔👌- Thighs, Breast, Leg,
Wing
What do you have to do the thighs before you drop them in the fryer? Ans✔👌- Pop the
bone joint
How long do you have with cold items before bacteria grows exponentially? Ans✔👌- 4
hours (but we want to keep the cold chain as quickly as possible)
How long do sub kits get? Ans✔👌- Day of production (1 day)
When making turkey gng sandwiches what is the order you place it on the bread? Ans✔👌-
Green leaf, Turkey, Swiss
What is the serving size of Egg, Ham, Tuna, Neptune, Savory Tarragon, Chunky White Chicken,
Chicken, Carrots and Raisins, Cheddar Jack, Sweet Coleslaw, Shredded Coleslaw, salad?
Ans✔👌- 1/2 cup (100g)
What temperature should rotisserie be at when you take them off? Ans✔👌- 180 degrees
fahrenheit
How much should sub kits weigh? Ans✔👌- 0.38 lbs
What is the serving size on baked beans or cowboy beans? Ans✔👌- 1/3 cup (100g)
, What is the serving size on Southern style, Home-style and Macaroni salads? Ans✔👌- 3/4
cup (140g)
What is the shelf life on sub rolls? Ans✔👌- Day of production (1 day)
What is the shelf life of Grab and Go Sandwiches? Ans✔👌- 2 days
What is the shelf life of Grab and Go Salads? Ans✔👌- 2 days
What is the only cheese that uses Sheep's milk? Ans✔👌- Spanish Manchego
What does "PPM" stand for? Ans✔👌- Parts Per Million
What is the acceptable range your Q-San should test between? Ans✔👌- Between 150-400
At what temperature should your dish washing water be at? Ans✔👌- A minimum of 110
degrees fahrenheit
At what temperature should your rinse water be at? Ans✔👌- A minimum of 110 degrees
fahrenheit
At what temperature should your Q-San be at? Ans✔👌- 75 degrees fahrenheit or lower
What does "PPE" stand for? Ans✔👌- Personal Protective Equipment
How often should you change your breading water in the kitchen? Ans✔👌- Every Hour
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
What turns publix hickory smoked turkey pink? Ans✔👌- Sodium Nitrate
What does FIFO stand for? Ans✔👌- First In First Out
Define what the "Danger Zone" is and What Temperatures it ranges Between Ans✔👌- The
Danger Zone is the zone of temperatures where bacteria levels grow exponentially and it
ranges between 40-140 degrees fahrenheit
What is the difference between merchandise and an ingredient? Ans✔👌- Merchandise
comes in ready to be sold as is. An ingredient is something you have to prep before you sell it.
What does a 64 oz container hold? Ans✔👌- Cold pack mix chicken or 20 pc h&s wings
What does a 24 oz M/wave container hold? Ans✔👌- Cold pack chicken tenders
What is one of the most important things as managers we are supposed to do? Ans✔👌-
Drive sales!!!
What are the day stickers called that we put on the bulk meat? Ans✔👌- 8 day stickers
How often are we supposed to wash rinse and sanitize the slicers? Ans✔👌- Every four hours
or as needed
,You have six pieces of smoked pepper chicken going out of date in 3 days due to warehouse
charts, what do you do? Ans✔👌- Demo for the first day and suggestive sell to every
customer.
On the second day drop the price by 25% and make appropriate signs. On the last day before
it goes out, drop the price even further and have your team push it.
What is the proper order of dropping mix chicken in the fryer? Ans✔👌- Thighs, Breast, Leg,
Wing
What do you have to do the thighs before you drop them in the fryer? Ans✔👌- Pop the
bone joint
How long do you have with cold items before bacteria grows exponentially? Ans✔👌- 4
hours (but we want to keep the cold chain as quickly as possible)
How long do sub kits get? Ans✔👌- Day of production (1 day)
When making turkey gng sandwiches what is the order you place it on the bread? Ans✔👌-
Green leaf, Turkey, Swiss
What is the serving size of Egg, Ham, Tuna, Neptune, Savory Tarragon, Chunky White Chicken,
Chicken, Carrots and Raisins, Cheddar Jack, Sweet Coleslaw, Shredded Coleslaw, salad?
Ans✔👌- 1/2 cup (100g)
What temperature should rotisserie be at when you take them off? Ans✔👌- 180 degrees
fahrenheit
How much should sub kits weigh? Ans✔👌- 0.38 lbs
What is the serving size on baked beans or cowboy beans? Ans✔👌- 1/3 cup (100g)
, What is the serving size on Southern style, Home-style and Macaroni salads? Ans✔👌- 3/4
cup (140g)
What is the shelf life on sub rolls? Ans✔👌- Day of production (1 day)
What is the shelf life of Grab and Go Sandwiches? Ans✔👌- 2 days
What is the shelf life of Grab and Go Salads? Ans✔👌- 2 days
What is the only cheese that uses Sheep's milk? Ans✔👌- Spanish Manchego
What does "PPM" stand for? Ans✔👌- Parts Per Million
What is the acceptable range your Q-San should test between? Ans✔👌- Between 150-400
At what temperature should your dish washing water be at? Ans✔👌- A minimum of 110
degrees fahrenheit
At what temperature should your rinse water be at? Ans✔👌- A minimum of 110 degrees
fahrenheit
At what temperature should your Q-San be at? Ans✔👌- 75 degrees fahrenheit or lower
What does "PPE" stand for? Ans✔👌- Personal Protective Equipment
How often should you change your breading water in the kitchen? Ans✔👌- Every Hour
