Htt 240 Individual Food Service Systems

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HTT/240: WK2: Individual: Food Service Systems Comparing and Contrasting Food Service Systems Conventional This would be the small diner, or local restaurant. Foods are bought, prepared, cooked and served on the spot and as soon as it can be done. In modern times, this is not always the case anymore, mostly because of inventions like the freezer and the microwave oven. For this foodservice system, “food is purchased all along the food processing continuum. For example, some items may be purchased from the one end and require full preparation. Other items may be purchased with some processing, while others may be purchased fully prepared, only requiring portioning and service” ("Nfsmi.org", n.d.). The biggest advantage of this system is the flexibility it affords the manager and staff. Menus can be changed, other local businesses such as produce markets can effect the choices made as well. This can keep cost low. The biggest disadvantage is the rizing cost of keeping people on staff. Minimum wage keeps going up, along with the prices of produce and other things. Smaller diners can only usually employ a small number of people. Their responsibilities and hours will have a lot of overlapping and can cause confusion. The rationale for this system is that with the right equipment and staff things can be done efficiently with low costs. Food Service Systems 3 Ready-prepared (Cook/Chill and Cook/Freeze) This type of system is one in which all the ingredients are put together, you cook it, then you either put it in the refrigerator or you freeze it. For example, cutting up strawberries ahead of time, for the Strawberry Shortcake, that is on the menu for tomorrow. This saves time for the cook or prep-cook the next day. All they have to do is put

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