The document discusses food receiving procedures in a food service operation. It outlines the key steps and requirements for effective receiving, including inspecting deliveries for quality and quantity, having competent receiving staff, and following receiving procedures like verifying quantities, qualities, and prices against invoices and purchase specifications. The receiving clerk is responsible for receiving all food deliveries and carrying out established control procedures. Receiving procedures also include differentiating between direct foods that are extremely perishable and stores foods that can be held in inventory for short periods.