I think it's to keep the food fresh & not rot or grow fungus or something like that until you're ready to bake & then eat it.
Most people chill their food in a "refrigerator," "chiller," or "cooler," depending on where they are from.
Want to come over for some Netflix and chill?Chill out dude, it was a joke.We will leave it to chill in the fridge.
Chill, freeze or preserve it.
in your local food market
The cooking term, chill, means to set a food in the refrigerator long enough to allow it to become cold.
Quick chill is a technique to keep food safe. Lowering the temperature to below 40 degrees Fahrenheit prevents germs.
Chill, cool ,separate, wash.
clean, separate, cook, and chill
clean seperate cook and chill
So they don't go bad. That's why you chill most food. Unless you are making Gazpacho soup then you eat it cold. Very good.
Refrigerating food retards bacterial growth. It does not stop it, it only slows it down.
Reduction in overall food cost and increased shelf life.