Model answer

This diagram shows that there are a number of processes involved in the commercial production of frozen fish pies. The main ingredients consist of fresh salmon, peas and sauce, with sliced potatoes, and they are prepared separately. The potatoes, which may have been delivered up to a month (1)_________, are cleaned, peeled and cut into slices. The slices are boiled and then chilled before (2)______ until needed. The preparation of the fish is more (3)_______ than the preparation of the potatoes. Within twelve hours of being delivered to the factory, the fresh fish is cooked by being steamed with lemon juice and salt. Then the skin and bones are removed by hand and disposed of, before a (4)________takes place.

After this, the pies are (5)_________in microwaveable containers. Peas and sauce, which have also been prepared, are added to the fish and then the pie is (6)_________with a layer of cooked potato slices. The pies are then wrapped and frozen. (7)_________ they are ready for dispatch, or they may be stored at the factory before being (8)_________.

ANSWER KEY

1. in advance

2. being stored

3. labour intensive

4. visual inspection

5. assembled

6. covered

7. at this point

8. dispatched