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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