Lecture 7 Flashcards
What are the 3 forms of storage?
Dry
Fridge
Freezer
What is dry storage used for?
Non perishable food and paper supplies
Cleaning solutions and equipment must be stored separately
What are the best practices for dry storage?
Food rotation (label with dates) Temo Humidity control Avoid sun Storage off floor Prevent pests Similar foods stored together
What is refrigerated storage?
Keeping perishables in
-fruits and veggies stored in separate fridge from meat and dairy because of higher moisture content
What are best practices for fridge storage?
Temp between 0-4 degrees Thermometer on the outside of unit and inside -temps should be checked 2x daily -Cleaned weekly -Ensure regular maintenance
What are the best practices for freezer storage?
Temp of -18 or below Thermometer inside and out Temps shed 2x daily Clean at least weekly Regular maintenance
How long can fresh beef be stored in the freezer and fridge?
Freezer: 10-12 months
Fridge: 2-4 days
How long should fatty fish be stored in the freezer and fridge?
Freezer: 2-3 months
Fridge: 3-4 days
What are the 2 kinds of inventory control methods?
First in first out
-good first added to the inventory are the first ones used
Last in. last out
-=Goods last added to inventory are the first ones used
What are the 2 kinds of inventory systems?
Perpetual inventory
- RUnning balance of each item maintained
- Use minimum and max stock levels to identify when to order
Physical inventory
- actual counts taken periodically
- completed in pairs with 1 person from outside the receiving area
- after inventory completed, the number are totalled and values of each item is calculated to deeming the value of the inventory
What other things can perpetual and physical inventories be of?
Cutlery
Glassware
Chiina
Why do foodservice operations work closely with their vendors?
To reduce inventory costs
Delivered as close to production as possible to:
-mitigate risk of theft,
-mitigate deterioration
What is the inventory turnover ratio?
Sales to inventory or food costs to inventory value
Target-turnover 2-4 times per months for on site food service operations
What kinds of equipment can you have?
Fixed/built in
Mobile
Portable
What is the equipment for special needs facilities?
Reheating chilled foods Meal assembly Temp holding for short periods Distribution Serving
What is meal assembly?
The piecing together of prepared menu items to complete and entire menu
What facilities use meal assembly?
Restaurants
Hospitals
Schools
Airlines
What is meant by decentralized meal assembly?
Food items are processed or produced at one location and transported to other actions for assemble closer to the consumer
- each location has equipment to maintain hot and cold temps
- some cooking equipment may be onsite
- trucks specifically for food transport
What are the advantages of decentralized assembly?
Facilitate food preferences to a greater extent
May better facilitate last minute changes
What is centralized meal assembly?
Food prepared and meals assembled on trays for transport to patient units. Transport could be via carts or trucks when service Is located at different geographic sites