IV F Equipment & facility planning Flashcards
(104 cards)
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what is a prospectus?***
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planning guide- formal summary of proposed work
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what is human engineering?***
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- ergonomics, environmental design
- studies activities so they are done safely & efficiently
(ex: good work flow, noise control, easy entrance/exit, etc.)
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who gives the final approval for planning of a FS facility?
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administrator
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feasibility study
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research and data analysis to justify project
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the space required in a FS facility is determined by?**
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“MARKET FORM” of foods purchased (raw, prepared, partially prepared, etc.)
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what determines the space and equipment needed?***
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MENU
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glazed tiles should be how high?***
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5’8”
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ceilings should be how high?***
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14-18’ high
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which should be darker in color- walls or ceilings?
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ceilings
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floors should be…?***
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durable, resilient, non-slippery
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concrete floors
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light traffic, absorbs grease, use in storerooms, receiving areas
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terrazzo
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cement and crushed marble; noisy, dining room
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what floors are recommended for the kitchen and heavy traffic?**
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TILE: unglazed red clay tiles or quarry tiles
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asphalt floors should be used for?
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light traffic, dining room
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ventilation, temperature should be?***
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68F
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what are foot candles?
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light intensity
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what type of lighting should be used in general areas? number?***
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general lighting, 35-70 foot candles
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what # lighting should be used in localized work areas?***
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70-150 foot candles
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what is a flow chart?***
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show steps the work must take, their sequence, the relation of working units to each other
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a flow chart is completed at what stage of FS design?***
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PLANNING
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a typical foodservice flowchart design has what features?
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little cross traffic, no backtracking
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what are templates?***
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models of equipment cut to scale used in layouts
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cafeteria #s to look over —>
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- 18” between chairs, tables 4-5 feet apart
- serving width of 14 feet: 4’ patron lane, 1’ tray slide, 2’ counter width, 4.5’ workers, 2.5’ back-bar
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employee dining is how much space per person?
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12 square feet
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in a kitchen, aisle space should be:
(1) 1 person
(2) >1 person or mobile equipment
(3) main traffic lane
- 1 person = 40"
- >1 person or mobile equipment = 50"
- main traffic lane = 60"
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kitchen #s to read over --->
- floor area = 20-30 sq feet per bed
| - optimum counter height = 36" for heavy work, 37-41" for light work
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minimum of _____ between floor and bottom of heavy duty equipment for cleaning
6"
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____ clearance of heavy equipment from wall
12-24"
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what shape for a work area layout is the best from a time and motion point?****
straight line
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L shape
limited amount of space, convenient work surface
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U shape
large amount of table surface area but walking in and out adds steps
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parallel and back-to-back parallel work area layout
very efficient
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specs for electrical equipment
voltage, watts, type of current
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specs for gas
BTU = British thermal unit
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specs for steam
PSI per square inch
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what is warranty?
what will be covered and for how long
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NSFI and UL relate to?****
SAFETY
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what is NSFI? what does it stand for?***
National Sanitation Foundation International- voluntary inspection of EQUIPMENT
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criteria for NSFI -->
SAFE equipment: acceptable design, materials, construction, performance; rounded tightly sealed corners and edges, surfaces are smooth and free of crevices, easy to clean, maintain, service
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what is UL?***
Underwriter's Laboratories: voluntary inspection of ELECTRICAL equipment
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stainless steel vs. aluminum
- stainless steel = durable
| - aluminum = strong, light weight, mobile equipment
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what does gauge measure?***
weight
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what does a low gauge number mean?***
LOWER THE GAUGE, STRONGER THE METAL
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___ gauge is most often used for equipment
10-14
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metal lighter than a 16 gauge is used for?
sides of equipment where wear is light
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what is luster?****
FINISH/POLISH of metals
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luster #s****
numbered 1-7; HIGHER THE NUMBER, HIGHER POLISH/FINISH
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#4 grind is?
standard polish
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modular equipment
components put together for a customized look (ex: counters, sink, display all together) --> takes up less floor space, improved efficiency
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gauge vs. luster #s
- gauge = strength (lower number is stronger)
| - luster = finish/polish (higher number, higher polish)
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3 steps of a 3 compartment sink***
wash --> rinse --> sanitize
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temperatures and times for 3 compartment sink***
1) wash = 110-120F
2) rinse = warm water
3) sanitize = 170F >30 seconds OR chemical solution 1 minute in lukewarm water (75F)
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how should pots and pans be dried?***
AIR-DRY = NOT towels (recontamination!)
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stages of mechanical dishwashing***
1) pre-rinse, pre-wash
2) wash
3) rinse
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mechanical dishwashing: pre-rinse, pre-wash temperature; is it bad for this range to go lower or higher?***
110-140F; HIGHER IS BAD
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mechanical dishwashing: purpose of pre-rinse, pre-wash stage?***
removes food before hot water coagulates protein
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mechanical dishwashing: wash stage at what temperature? is it bad for this range to go lower or higher and why?***
140-160F; LOWER IS BAD = GREASY DISHES
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mechanical dishwashing: rinse stage at what temperature? is it bad for this range to go lower or higher***
170-180F sanitizes; HIGHER IS BAD
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what should be added in mechanical dishwashing to prevent water-spots?***
drying agent
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types of mechanical dishwashers
1) rack
2) conveyor belt or filte type
3) low energy chemical dishmachine
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rack mechanical dishwasher
tableware placed in racks (ex: Arena's bar)
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conveyor belt or filte type mechanical dishwasher
continuous belt that moves through machine; racks used for small items (silverware) (ex: NHS cafeteria)
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low energy chemical dishmachine mechanical dishwasher
SAVES ENERGY, water temperature @ **140F
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what does a low energy chemical dishmachine NOT need?***
booster heater- sanitizes with chemicals, NOT heat!
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type of dishwasher for # meals/hour -->
- up to 50 --> counter-style (home style)
- 50-250 --> door style, single tank
- 250-1500 --> single or double tank conveyor
- 1500+ --> filte-type conveyor
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steps in washing process
1) detergent penetrates between soil and surface- wet detergent acts as a surfactant to reduce surface tension
2) suspension of loosened soil
3) rinsing to remove soil and cleaner
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what is hard water?***
contains a HIGH PROPORTION of minerals or salts that build up
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problem with hard water?
encourages soap scum, more difficult for surfactants to work
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what do you need to do if you have hard water?***
use MORE detergent
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deck ovens are AKA***
pizza ovens
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when are deck ovens used?***
SAVE SPACE; when PRODUCTION HIGH, SPACE LIMITED
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convection ovens - how do they work?***
FAN to circulate, LOWER TEMPERATURE
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benefits of convection ovens?***
TAKES LESS TIME- MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT
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rotary, reel, revolving tray oven
food is in motion while in the oven
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rotary, reel, revolving tray is used for?***
LARGE VOLUME BAKING, also meat cookery
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microwave cooking is for?
on-demand serving, saves time, reheating
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tilting skillet benefits***
VERY versatile & COOKS EVERYTHING; serves as oven, frypan, braising pan, kettle, steamer, food warmer (categorized ad oven though)
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what type of cooking is more efficient than electric or gas?***
STEAM
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steam temperature
212F
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how is steam measured?
PSI
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large batch component steamers = # PSI?
5-8
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benefit of large batch component steamers?
potatoes and root vegetables cook quickly
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high pressure steamers, # PSI?****
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what is a benefit of using a high pressure steamer?***
BATCH COOKING = small batches quickly (less holding, better quality)
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no-pressure convection steamer
compact, large quantities; steam enters at 212' and is circulated continuously over the food
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what is a steam-jacketed kettle?****
TWO SECTIONS OF STAINLESS STEEL with air space BETWEEN FOR CIRCULATION; STEAM IS INSIDE WALLS
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does food touch the steam in a steam-jacketed kettle?**
NO!
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type of heating in a steam-jacketed kettle
conduction and radiation; VERY energy efficient!
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kettle sizes:
- 5-20 gallons
- up to 40 gallons
- >40 gallons
- 5-20 gallons = veggies
- up to 40 gallons = entrees
- >40 gallons = high liquid contents
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infrared tubes
keep food warm, less loss of moisture over conventional heating unit
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mixers
planetary action, arm moves in circle while rotating beater
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what is recovery time?***
how quickly a deepfat fryer returns to proper temperature after a batch of food
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what is batch-cooking?***
cook small batches quickly, e.g. french fries
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how to decrease cooking time in a deepfat fryer
fry under pressure
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material for a deepfat fryer
stainless steel on inside and outside
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self-contained refrigerator
temperature regulated through attached compressor
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energy cost control
more energy is consumed in production of foods than for any other activity in food service
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what is depreciation?****
means by which costs associated with the acquisition and installation of a fixed asset are allocated over the estimated useful life of the asset
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straight line depreciation equation****
gives the ANNUAL depreciation
(value of the equipment or cost - salvage value) / # years of useful life
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what is sustainability?***
meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability to meet the needs of the future
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what is a sustainable diet?
composed of foods that contribute to health and also encourage the sustainability of food production
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best things to choose for equipment for sustainability***
Energy-Star and WaterSense water-conserving appliances
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Energy-Star or NSFI equipment more important?****
NSFI & UL (safety) is MORE IMPORTANT than sustainability (Energy-Star and WaterSense)
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what is LEED?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
