Introduction Flashcards
it is the art and science of serving quality meals in quantity more than normal household numbers
FoodService
How is foodservice an art?
because of the artistic ideas exercised
How is FS a science?
Because food service involves processes / it is a process
what does food service involve?
planning of the menu and budget, purchasing and cooking the ingredients, and serving of foods once ready
facilities where large quantities of food are routinely provided and completely prepared
the foodservice system
TRUE OR FALSE
food service is viewed as a system because it is a grouping of separate parts working together to achieve the goal of serving high quality meals
TRUE
The element of the FS system which is the goal or what it aims to accomplish
output
The element of the FS system that includes the resources available to achieve its intended outcomes
Input
Input consists of? [7]
men, machines, materials, market, money, methods, minutes
the processing of resources to achieve the desired output
thruput
the component of the system that is responsible for regulating, directing, checking, or monitoring operations
Control
it used sets of standards to ensure that all efforts are channeled towards the attainment of the predetermined output
Control
this calls attention to a need for change or adjustments in the process of input to achieve the goals
feedback
The condition within which the elements of the system interact with one another
environment
what is the goal of any type of food service system?
to serve quality meals
