Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

Two cashiers share a cash drawer. There has been a discrepancy the past week at the end of shift. What should the CDM do?

1. Switch the cashiers' roles

2. Perform a background check on the cashiers

3. Give each cashier their own drawer

4. Combine the cashiers' shifts

The correct answer is: Give each cashier their own drawer

When two cashiers share a cash drawer and discrepancies occur, the best course of action for the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) is to give each cashier their own drawer (Option C). By providing each cashier with their own drawer, it becomes easier to track and identify any errors or discrepancies in cash handling. This solution helps to improve accountability and transparency in cash management processes. Options A, B, and D are not the most appropriate actions to take in this situation. Switching the cashiers' roles (Option A) does not address the root cause of the discrepancies. Performing a background check on the cashiers (Option B) may not be necessary if there is no evidence to suggest that the discrepancies are due to malicious intent. Combining the cashiers' shifts (Option D) does not solve the problem of accountability and may actually make it harder to track down the source of the discrepancies.