Chapter 6: Food Service Facilities and Design Flashcards
Architecture plan of space on one floor of a building, perspective of one looking down from the ceiling
Floor plan
Detailed floor plan showing arrangement of equipment for accomplishing work according to logical sequence of operation
Process of arranging the physical facilities.
Layout
Visual composition of arrangement of various areas including size, shape, style, and decoration
Foodservice Design
Set of final drawings of what the building will look like in the futre
Blueprint
Development of the facility, includes site, selection, menu, equipment, and other functions needed to make the project real
Design
Indicates special allowances, physical facilities, construction feature, and work areas with equipment
Layout
Basic unit in a layout
Where closely related tasks are done by a person or persons
Work center
Functional grouping where major types of works occur
Work area
Group of related work centers, only one type of production occur
Section
A written description of all the details of the project that helps all members of the planning team to understand the exact needs of the foodservice.
Prospectus
Collection of data about the market and other factors
Conducted to determine if the project is worth pursuing
Feasibility Study
Done to determine space and equipment needs based on the preparation methods required to produce a specific menu
Menu analysis
Most suitable type of wall (durable, easy to clean) but expensive
Ceramic tile
Plastic-like paneling, durable, in several colors, and less expensive to install than ceramic
Fiberglass Reinforced Panels (FRP)
Minimum quality, lacks durability, not suitable for use in wet areas
Wallboards painted with washable enamel
Ideal height to cover walls (ft)
5-8 feet
Expensive as wall covering
Stainless steel with tiles
Ceiling must be _____ to _____ on the average with a lighter color
14-18 feet
HVAC system
Prevent direct blasts of cold air in the room
Air ducts
HVAC system
Built into a hood over cooling equipment eliminates cooking odors, fumes, moisture, and grease-laden vapors
Exhaust system
HVAC system
Reduce temperature and increase circulation of air
Kitchen fans
Must be placed closed to the receiving and preparation areas.
Built-in refrigerator
Built-in refrigerators should have three separate walk in-refrigerators
Fresh produce, dairy products, and meat and poultry
Walk-in refrigerator specification: Height
7-8 feet
Walk-in refrigerator specification: width of shelving
2 or 3 feet
Walk-in refrigerator specification: space for insulation
3” for all sides of ref
5-8” for freezers
recommended space allowance for dining room area
school lunchrooms
9-12 sq. ft./seat
recommended space allowance for dining room area
hotel and club banquet room
10-11 sq. ft./seat
recommended space allowance for dining room area
commercial cafeterias
16-18 sq. ft./seat
recommended space allowance for dining room area
industrial and university cafeterias
12-15 sq. ft./seat
recommended space allowance for dining room area
residence halls
12-15 sq. ft./seat
recommended space allowance for dining room area
restaurant and hotels (table service)
15-18 sq. ft./seat
recommended space allowance for dining room area
lunch counters
12-20 sq. ft./seat
typical kitchen size
1/3 to 1/4 of the dining room area
equipment specification: material
heavy duty, needs upkeep and care
metal
equipment specification: metal material
light in weight, high thermal and electrical conductivity, does not corrode, and can withstand high pressure at high temp
suitable for cooking
aluminum
equipment specification: metal material
used in small equipment and as support/stand for large equipment
cast iron
equipment specification: metal material
initial cost is low, not durable, and poor general appearance
galvanized iron
equipment specification: metal material
resistant to stain and corrosion
non-corrosive (iron, nickel, and chromium)