General
pickup
What does pickup mean?
An item the expo is calling for immediate final prep so it can hit the pass. The mise is built, the proteins are par-cooked — pickup means sear it, sauce it, plate it, push it.
"Pickup on two duck, one halibut!"
Frequently asked questions
What does pickup mean in a kitchen?
In a professional kitchen, the pickup is the dish that needs finishing for the pass — right now.
How do you use pickup in a sentence?
"Chef called pickup on table six, plate it up!"
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
