Introduction to Foodservice: United States Edition - Couverture rigide

Payne-Palacio Ph.D. RD, June; Theis, Monica

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0135008204 ISBN 13 : 9780135008201

Editeur : Pearson, 2008

Synopsis

Book by Theis Monica PaynePalacio June

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Introduction to Foodservice, Tenth Edition is a practice-based textbook designed specifically for students studying foodservice management in four-year degree programs or technical colleges. The material is appropriate for higher education programs in dietetics, foodservice administration, and hospitality management. The text includes the essential information to understand and manage any type of foodservice operation in both the commercial and noncommercial sectors of the foodservice industry.

The book is organized into five parts. Part 1 provides an informative, historical overview of the foodservice industry and a review of foodservice as a system. Part 2 presents the fundamentals of foodservice that form the foundation of any operation. Included are chapters on food safety and menu planning. Part 3 serves as the heart of the text by providing a description of each functional operation of a foodservice operation in relation to the systems model. Part 4 emphasizes the physical plant and covers facility design, equipment, and environmental management. The book concludes with Part 5, which is a presentation of the linking processes used to manage foodservice operations. Included here are chapters on leadership, performance improvement, and marketing.

Unique features of this book include:

• Integration of the systems model into each chapter
• The latest information on food safety and HACCP
• A progressive case study with critical thinking questions for practical application of chapter contents
• A list of review questions at the end of each chapter
• A running glossary for easy access to word definitions
• A 16-page four color insert

Présentation de l'éditeur :

For courses in Introduction to Foodservice Management and Introduction to Food and Beverage Service.

 

This 11th edition of a classic text has been revised and updated to include the latest and most relevant information in the field of foodservice management. It includes the basic principles of foodservice that can be applied to the operation of any type of foodservice. The impact of current social, economic, technological, and political factors on these operations is also included.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0135008204
• ISBN 13: 9780135008201
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 744