Which of the following is NOT part of opening procedures?

• A. Turn on equipment
• B. Verify cleanliness
• C. Check display cases
• D. Secure the store

Answer: (D)

Opening procedures are the steps to get the store ready for customers at the start of the day. You turn on equipment so ovens, mixers, and registers are ready to use, ensuring you can bake and serve without delay. You verify cleanliness to make sure the dining area, prep spaces, and surfaces are sanitized and orderly before guests arrive. You also check display cases to confirm products are neat, labeled, and stocked, creating an inviting and accessible presentation for customers. Securing the store, such as locking doors and setting alarms, belongs to closing procedures and after-hours safety. So the action that does not fit opening procedures is securing the store.