Food Service Flashcards
Selective Menu
gives at least 2 choices in every category (app, salad, entree)
Semi-Selective Menu
at least one choice in a few categories but not all
Static Menu
Same menu each day
Non-Selective/Preselected Menu
No choices but substitutions listed
Cycle Menu
A set of menus that are repeated over time. They are different each day over a set of time and then repeat.
Static Menu
A large menu divided by categories that does not often change.
Forecasting
Predicting future needs. Know previous menus, inventories, and purchases.
Sequencing
The sequence in which the food is prepared from ordering to thawing, preparing, cooking, and serving
Tray Line Service
Assembly Line fashion of assembling trays of meals. Workers assemble meal trays from groups of prepared foods.
Efficiency Study
Evaluates effectiveness, quickness, and organization of tray-line.
Buffet
all menu items are displayed buffet style on temp regulated tables for self-service. Wide variety, free portions.
Family Style
customers pass serving dishes one to another. menu limited, free portions
Cafeteria Service
Customers select from a wide variety and assemble their own meals. Some are self service, some with workers. Some are in a line, some are scramble