Types of Food Service Systems

Question 1

food is prepared within the same facilities

Answer 1

conventional

Question 1

used in small food service operations

Answer 1

conventional

Question 2

there is little time between food preparation and service

Answer 2

conventional

Question 3

advantages of a conventional food service system

Answer 3

[1]Better opportunities for quality control

[2] Allows for better flexibility in menu changes and therefore can take advantage of good market buys and seasonal fluctuations

[3] less freezer storage space is required

Question 4

Disadvantages of conventional FS system

Answer 4

[1] Workload of personnel vary, making it difficult to achieve productivity

[2] Scheduling of workers can be a challenge due to changes in workload

Question 5

there is a large ventral production area with centralized purchasing and delivery of foods to satellite units, located in separate remote areas for final preparation and service

Answer 5

commissary

Question 6

advantages of this FS service includes:

[1] Cost saving due to large amount of volumes of food purchased
[2] Less duplication of labor and equipment

[3] Allows for more effective and consistent and consistent quality control

[4] consistency in food products (size, shape, etc.)

Answer 6

Commissary

Question 7

disadvantages of commissary FS system

Answer 7

[1] Food safety may be a problem due to possible contamination

[2] Transporting of food from commissary to outlets must be done using specialized equipment

[3] Possible delays due to traffic and breakdown of truck may be a problem

Question 8

foods are prepared on premises, then chilled/frozen and stored for use in later times

Answer 8

ready-prepared

Question 9

what is the distinct feature of ready-prepared foods?

Answer 9

the gap between time of preparation and service

Question 10

No on-premises food production, fully prepared foods are purchased and require only storage, final assembling, heating, and serving

Answer 10

assembly-serve

Question 11

type of FS system used in airlines

Answer 11

assembly serve

Question 12

advantages of this FS system includes:

[1] Minimal investment in equipment

[2] Operating cost of gas, electricity, and water are lower than the other 3 systems

[3] Portion control is absolute and wastage is lessened

Answer 12

assembly-serve

Question 13

menu may be limited

Answer 13

assembly serve

Question 14

Reduces labor cost due to fewer skilled employees required

Answer 14

ready-prepared