Module: DTHD2 0601AFood & Beverage Management Unit 7 1 Food & Beverage Management Unit 7 Food & Beverage Service 1.

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Food & Beverage Management

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UNIT DATE TIME TOPICReference to textbook

1 14 Aug 07 (Tue) 14-17 Introduction to F&B Management Unit 1

2 17 Aug 07 (Fri) 9-12 Sanitation and Hygiene Unit 3, 4

3 21 Aug 07 (Tue) 14-17 Menu Planning Unit 5

4 28 Aug 07 (Tue) 14-17 Menu Design Unit 5

5 4 Sep 07 (Tue) 14-17 Logistics Unit 6, 7

Tutorial 6 Sep 07 (Thu) 9-12 DISCUSSION

6 18 Sep 07 (Tue) 9-12 Managing Food Production Unit 8

7 20 Sep 07 (Thu)

14-17 Food & Beverage Service 1 Unit 9

8 25 Sep 07 (Tue) 9-12 Food & Beverage Service 2 Unit 9

9 2 Oct 07 (Tue) 9-12 Revenue Unit 17

10 9 Oct 07 (Tue) 9-12 Layout and Equipment Unit 10, 11

Tutorial 16 Oct 07 (Tue) 9-12 DISCUSSION

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Topics

1. METHODS OF ASSEMBLY, DELIVERY AND SERVICE

2. ASSEMBLY3. FACTORS AFFECTING CHOICE OF

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

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1 – Methods of assembly, delivery and service

The goals of a delivery and service system include the following:

Maintain quality Safety of food Customer satisfaction

Decisions made by the F&B manager regarding service desired (level and type) are influenced by the selection of a system, equipment needs, and a review of various styles of service.

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1 – Methods of assembly, delivery and service

Methods – delivery and service as

subsystems. Delivery or distribution refers to the

transportation of prepared foods from

production to place of service.

Service involves assembling prepared menu

items and distributing them to the consumer.

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1 – Methods of assembly, delivery and serviceThere are 2 main on-premise delivery systems: Centralized delivery-service system

Prepared foods are portioned and assembled at a central area, then completed orders are transported and delivered to consumers. Advantages: supervision, quality control, portion size, correct

temperatures at point of service, less equipment and personnel. Disadvantages: time required for service.

Decentralized delivery-service system Bulk quantities of prepared foods are sent hot and cold to

serving kitchens located throughout the facility, where reheating, portioning, and meal assembly occur. Advantages: better quality of food, temperature control. Disadvantages: more equipment and personnel.

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2 – Assembly

Assembly is the fitting together of prepared menu items to complete an entire menu.

Tray assembly. There are 2 major systems used to assemble trays: Central location (see following 3 figures) Decentralized units

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Cook/Chill Trayline

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Parallel Cook/Serve Trayline

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Cook/Serve Circular Trayline

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems

(1) Type of foodservice system Conventional Ready-Prepared Commissary Assembly-Serve

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems(1) Type of foodservice system Conventional – raw foods are purchased,

prepared on site, and served soon after preparation.

Advantages Quality control. Menu flexibility. Less freezer storage required.

Disadvantages Stressful workday. Difficulty in scheduling workers.

Rationale Foods may be procured with limited amounts of processing. Conventional system demands skilled labor.

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems(1) Type of foodservice system Ready-prepared (or cook / chill or cook / freeze) –

foods are prepared on-site, then chilled or frozen and stored for reheating at a later time.

Advantages Reduction of “peaks and valleys” of workloads. Reduction in labor cost. Improved quality and quantity control.

Disadvantages Need for large cold storage and freezer units. Need for costly re-thermalisation equipment in some cases.

Rationale Reduced labor expenses. Decreased need for skilled labor. Volume food procurement may decrease food costs.

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems(1) Type of foodservice system Commissary – a central production kitchen or food

factory with centralized food purchasing and delivery to off-site facilities for final preparations.

Advantages Large volume food purchasing reduces costs. Effective and consistent quality control.

Disadvantages Many critical points where contamination of food can occur. Specialized equipment and trucks are needed for food safety. High cost of equipment and equipment maintenance.

Rationale Accommodates remote service areas.

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems(1) Type of foodservice system Assembly/serve (or kitchen-less kitchen) - fully

prepared foods are purchased, assembled, heated, and served

Advantages Labor savings. Lower procurement costs. Minimal equipment and space requirements.

Disadvantages Limited availability of desired menu items. High cost of prepared foods. Additional freezer space requirements. Concern over recycling or disposing of packaging materials.

Rationale Assuming a lack of skilled labor and an available supply of

highly processed foods, this system can be successful.

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems

(2) Kind of foodservice organization Schools, colleges, industrial plants Fast food Hospitals and nursing homes Table service restaurants Hotels

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems

(3) Size and physical layout of facility The size and building arrangement of the

facility are additional factors to consider when selecting a delivery system.

(4) Style of service Self-service Tray service Portable service

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems

(5) Skill level of available personnel Labor needs and required skills vary for

different types of delivery systems and for the equipment used.

(6) Economic factors Labor and equipment needed must be

calculated and evaluated in relation to budget allocations.

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems

(7) Quality standards for food and microbial safety Considerable research has been conducted to

determine quality standards for microbial safety, nutrient retention, and sensory qualities.

(8) Timing required for meal service The time of day desired or established for

meals is another factor influencing the choice of a delivery-service system.

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3 – Factors affecting choice of distribution systems

(9) Space requirement or space available The delivery-service system preferred should

be stated early in the facility planning process.

(10) Energy usage A concern for energy use and its conservation

plays a role in deciding on a delivery-service system.

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Summary1. METHODS OF ASSEMBLY, DELIVERY, AND SERVICE

Methods—delivery and service as subsystems2. ASSEMBLY

Tray assembly3. FACTORS AFFECTING CHOICE OF DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEMS Type of foodservice system Kind of foodservice organization Size and physical layout of facility Style of service Skill level of available personnel Economic factors Quality standards for food and microbial safety Timing required for meal service Space requirements or space available Energy usage