Sunday 5 March 2017

FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS.



Types of food service and Categories of food service JAZNA NAUSHAD II MSc. FSMD
Introduction A food service system is defined as an entity composed of several systems designed and functioning together t...
Advantages Entire food service is “one body” and several subsystems work together for the system to function Employees and...
Categories of Food Service SystemThe systems differ in “Where the food is prepared” in relation to “where it is served”, t...
I. Conventional/ Traditional Food Service Traditionally used Menu items are prepared in kitchen and held for short time un...

Gradually the modified conventional system has evolved where foods with varying degrees of processing are used, hence cust...
In a health care facility, the patient service is a complex distribution process and involves: 1. Centralized meal assembl...
2. Decentralized meal assembly Foods are produced in one location and transported to various locations for assembly at sit...
Advantages Quality control is considered Achievement of individuality and standard of quality is desired Not dependent on ...
Disadvantages Conventional system produces an uneven, stressful day Workloads vary depending on change of menu Skilled wor...
II. Ready – prepared food service system Menu items are produced and held for service Packed in bulk, in individual portio...


1. English service Often regarded as “host service”/ “family style” service Host plays an active role Usually found in cof...
Process involves: Food is brought on platters by waiter, shown to host for approval The waiter then places it on table ...
Advantages Fast Inexpensive Requires no special equipment Disadvantages Less showmanship Reduced personalized attention to...

2. French service Its not very common Usually seen at upscale clubs and restaurants Involves Personalized service The ...
Advantages: Allows guests to see the food before they decide Proportioned acc. To guest’s wish Chance to make additions be...
3. Guéridon service Guéridon means “ trolley” Here food is partially prepared from kitchen and is fully cooked at guest’s ...

Advantages: It is a visual display to customers An opportunity for waiter to show his skills Helps increase popularity of ...
4. Russian Food service Fairly elaborate silver service much on lines of French service with use of Guéridon trolley Waite...
Advantages: Only one waiter is required Elegant and entertaining No extra space Guarantees equal portions because food is ...

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  2. Jazna Naushad29 March 2020 at 09:43

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