The Classical Brigade System vs. Modern Brigade System

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Day 8 Homework: The Classical Brigade System vs. Modern Brigade System OVERVIEW: Auguste Escoffier brought many innovations to classical cuisine and the organization of the classical French kitchen. The “brigade” system divided kitchen responsibilities into departments such as rotisiere (roast station) and patissiere (pastry station). The brigade system also established a chain of command from commis (apprentice) to chef (chief of the kitchen). The classic brigade has evolved with the needs of the industry, and many of its elements are still used in today’s restaurants, hotels, and pastry and baking establishments. Understanding and identifying the various roles and responsibilities of food-service workers is a major key to the success of an establishment. LEARNING OUTCOME: The student will be able to identify the roles and responsibilities of a classical brigade system. The student will then apply that knowledge to identify the brigade’s contemporary application in a food-service establishment of the student’s choosing. PROCEDURE: Select a food-service establishment. This could be a previous or current employer, an establishment you have done business with as a customer, or an establishment that you have researched for potential employment or externship. Career Services can give you contact information for chefs at local restaurants. DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH: Research the organization’s brigade and compare it to Escoffier’s classical brigade system with an emphasis on: 1. The distribution or combination of duties: how is the restaurant you chose organizing the kitchen’s workload. 2. The chain of command i.e., the hierarchy e.g., who is at the top of command, middle, bottom, etc.? 3. How did they organize the kitchen and what is the rationale for these decisions based on the restaurant’s: (a)

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