Kosher Crisis at Midnight

You're the head chef at Menachem's, a high-end kosher restaurant in Brooklyn. During peak Saturday service, Rabbi Goldstein - notorious for revoking certifications - arrives for a surprise inspection. With your mashgiach (kosher supervisor) unreachable and three VIP tables waiting, you must navigate a complex inspection while keeping your kitchen running.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Executive Chef & Kitchen Manager

Conversation Partner

Rabbi Isaac Goldstein

Setting

Steam-filled industrial kitchen, stainless steel surfaces gleaming under harsh overhead lights, orders piling up at the pass

Location

Menachem's Fine Kosher Dining, Brooklyn

Learning Objectives

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Prove all equipment has proper tevilah (ritual immersion) documentation

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Demonstrate strict separation between meat and dairy preparation areas

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Explain the mashgiach's absence while maintaining kitchen operations

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Chef, I need your immediate attention. This is Rabbi Goldstein from the Kosher Certification Board. Someone reported potential violations, and I'm here to conduct an emergency inspection. Show me your mashgiach first - where are they?”

This is how Rabbi Isaac Goldstein's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#267

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