Answer:items to purchasericevegetables (leafy greens, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, etc.)meat (chicken, pork, beef, fish)snacks (bread, biscuits, fruits, chips, etc.)cooking essentials (oil, salt, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, etc.)factors consideredquality: fresh vegetables, properly cut meat, no expired itemsprice: within budget, compare with other suppliers if possiblequantity: enough for one week, avoid overstocking perishable itemsstorage: make sure space is available (refrigerator, dry storage, shelves)shelf life: prioritize items that last longer for later usefood safety: check supplier’s cleanliness and packagingsteps in receiving and storing suppliescheck delivery list against purchase orderinspect items for freshness, expiration date, and damagesweigh/measure items to confirm correct quantitysign delivery receipt only after checking all itemsstore rice and dry goods in clean, dry containers with lidsrefrigerate or freeze meat immediately in labeled portionsplace vegetables in cool, ventilated storage or refrigerator drawersarrange items using fifo (first in, first out) methodrecord supplies in inventory log for monitoring