AO1 - Understanding The Environment Of Hospitality And Catering Establishments Flashcards

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What does the Hospitality and Catering services include:

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Pub, Bars, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Hospitals and Prisons.

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How many people does this sector employ?

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Over 2 Million.

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Range of Establishments?

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Residential, Non-Residential and Non-Commercial Establishments.

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Examples of Residential Establishments?

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Hotels, Bed ‘n’ Breakfast, and Holiday Parks.

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What do Hotels provide?

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Room Service, Breakfast Provision, and Hotel-Owned Restaurants.

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How is food usually served in Holiday Parks?

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Buffet-Style.

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Examples of Non-Residential Establishments?

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Restaurants, Fast-Food Outlets, or Pubs.

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What do Cafe’s serve?

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Snacks and Full Meals.

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Examples of Non-Commercial Establishments?

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Hospitals, Prisons, and Meals on Wheels.

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What do styles of Food Services depend on?

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The Type of Establishment and the Type of Food being Served.

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What does Counter Service consist of?

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Cafeteria, Self-Service, Fast Food.

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What does Table Service consist of?

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Plate or Family Service.

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What does Personal Service consist of?

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Tray or Travel Service.

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What is Family Service?

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Dishes are put on the table where Serving spoons are provided and customers serve each other.

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What are Contract Caterers?

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People who cook and prepare food for Weddings or Private Parties.

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Types of Establishment rating?

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Michelin Guide, AA Guide, Good Food Guide or Online and Written Reviews.

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What are Michelin Stars?

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Anonymous Inspectors visit an Establishment, have a meal, and write a review.

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What are AA Stars?

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Inspectors visit Hotels and write reviews.

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What is the Good Food guide?

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Members of the General Public visit an Establishment then write a review.

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What do Hospitality and Catering Establishments use to get supplies in large quantities?

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Whole Salers and Specialist Markets.

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Different Types of Suppliers to Hospitality and Catering Establishments?

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Large Whole Salers, Specialist Markets, Independent, Local and Equipment Suppliers.

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Advantages of Specialist Markets?

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Supplies are in everyday, and they are always the freshest.

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Disadvantages of Specialist Markets?

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They may not be easy to get to, and they are usually open in the night rather than in the morning.

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Advantages of Local Suppliers?

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They have Local deliveries and may be able to change the order at a short notice.

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Disadvantage of Local Suppliers?

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They may not have a wide selection, and they may not be able to deliver in bulk.

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Advantages of Large Whole Salers?

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There is a large bulk of packaging ingredients and food is pre-made and pre-portioned.

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Disadvantages of Large Whole Salers?

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They may be expensive for pre-made food, and you have to order well in advance.

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What is a Managers responsibility?

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To deal with complaints, set staff rotas, and set budgets.

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Role of the Head Chef?

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Menu Planning, Food Production, Costing and Purchasing.

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Role of the Sous Chef?

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Directly in charge of food production, and they will also have many years and experience of work.

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Role of the Pastry Chef?

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Responsible for the preparation of Baked Goods.

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Role of the Larder Chef?

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Responsible for preparing Cold Foods.

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Role of the Sauce Chef?

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Responsible for preparing Sauces.

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Role of the Vegetable Chef?

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Preparing the Vegetables.

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What is the Commis Chef?

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A Chef in training, helping all areas of the Kitchen.

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What are the Personal Attributes of being in the Hospitality and Catering Staff?

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Patience, Self-Motivation, Team Player, Initiative, Personal Presentation, Honesty.

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How long do Full-Time Staff work?

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36 Hours a week.

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How long do Part Time Staff work a week?

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4-16 Hours a week.

39
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What does SWOT stand for?

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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threat.