Examines the ins and outs of the food service industry, providing tips for success, an in-depth glossary of industry jargon, and an overview of the current state of the industry.

For sophomore/senior-level courses in Introduction to Foodservice Management, Quantity Food Production, Purchasing for Foodservices (both food and equipment), Organization and Management of Foodservices, Facility Design and Equipment Arrangement, Financial Design and Equipment Arrangement, Food Protection and Safety, Menu Planning for Foodservices, Foodservice Marketing and Merchandising. Written specifically for the undergraduate level, this classic introduction to foodservice is readable, thorough, and concise with a focus on the most essential material. Comprehensive, yet user-friendly, it explores all aspects and principles of foodservice management, which can be applied to all types of foodservice organizations.

Presents the basic principles of foodservice management, which can be applied to all types of foodservice organizations. Reflects the impact of current social, economic, technological and political factors on foodservice operations. The book is divided into four major parts: part 1 gives a chronological review of the history of foodservice organizations and describes types of current foodservice operations; part 2 contains a chapter on food safety and a function-by-function description of a foodservice operation; part 3 focuses on the maintenance and design of the operational facilities; and part 4 covers the design and management of organizations, contains a comprehensive chapter on human resource management, and includes chapters on professional qualities such as administrative leadership and skills, including work improvement, financial management, and marketing. New to this edition is a chapter on food safety, which emphasizes the responsibility of the food service manager in assuring safe food and offers specific, practical guidelines on how to design a facility-specific HACCP system; and a chapter on facilities management, which addresses energy and water conservation and provides guidance on solid waste management. The chapter on designing and managing the organization has been revised to include current theory and practical applications of quality management, including Total Quality Management and Performance Improvement.

Food Service Manual for Health Care Institutions offers a comprehensive review of the management and operation of health care food service departments. This third edition of the book—which has become the standard in the field of institutional and health care food service—includes the most current data on the successful management of daily operations and includes information on a wide variety of topics such as leadership, quality control, human resource management, communications, and financial control and management. This new edition also contains information on the practical operation of the food service department that has been greatly expanded and updated to help institutions better meet the needs of the customer and comply with the regulatory agencies’ standards.

The thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of Foodservice Manual for Health Care Institutions offers a review of the management and operation of health care foodservice departments. This edition of the book which has become the standard in the field of institutional and health care foodservice contains the most current data on the successful management of daily operations and includes information on a wide range of topics such as leadership, quality control, human resource management, product selection and purchasing, environmental issues, and financial management. This new edition also contains information on the practical operation of the foodservice department that has been greatly expanded and updated to help institutions better meet the needs of the customer and comply with the regulatory agencies' standards. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: Leadership and Management Skills Marketing and Revenue-Generating Services Quality Management and Improvement Planning and Decision Making Organization and Time Management Team Building Effective Communication Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Financial Management Environmental Issues and Sustainability Microbial, Chemical, and Physical Hazards HACCP, Food Regulations, Environmental Sanitation, and Pest Control Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness Menu Planning Product Selection Purchasing Receiving, Storage, and Inventory Control Food Production Food Distribution and Service Facility Design Equipment Selection and Maintenance Learning objectives, summary, key terms, and discussion questions included in each chapter help reinforce important topics and concepts. Forms, charts, checklists, formulas, policies, techniques, and references provide invaluable resources for operating in the ever-changing and challenging environment of the food- service industry.

Understand both the key concepts and modern developments within the global food and beverage service industry with this new edition of the internationally respected text. An invaluable reference for trainers, practitioners and anyone working towards professional qualifications in food and beverage service, this new edition has been thoroughly updated to include a greater focus on the international nature of the hospitality industry. In addition to offering broad and in-depth coverage of concepts, skills and knowledge, it explores how modern trends and technological developments have impacted on food and beverage service globally. - Covers all of the essential industry knowledge, from personal skills, service areas and equipment, menus and menu knowledge, beverages and service techniques, to specialised forms of service, events and supervisory aspects - Supports a range of professional food and beverage service qualifications, including foundation degrees or undergraduate programmes in restaurant, hotel, leisure or event management, as well as in-company training programmes - Aids visual learners with over 200 photographs and illustrations demonstrating current service conventions and techniques