Food Service
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Food Service: A Growing Industry 1
Categories of Food Service 2
Catering and Food Delivery Services 3
Hygiene and Sanitation 9
Design and Layout of the Dining 12
And Working Area
Principles of Quantity Cooking 15
Planning Menu 21
Capital Requirements, Food Costing and Pricing 24 And Control of Expenses
Promotion and Networking 31
Annex 1
Table 1.1 Suggested portion serving for fruits and vegetables 33
Table 1.2 Suggested serving size for vegetables 34
Table 1.3 Serving by type of dish of noodles and cereals 36
Table 1.4 Serving by type of canned goods 37
Table 1.5 Serving size by type of other ingredients 38
Food services: A Growing Industry
The food services industry in the Philippines has improved over the years. It has been a part of the Filipino culture to dine out during work breaks and when celebrating different occasions. The introduction of foods like hamburger, spaghetti, sushi, Thai food and even Korean dishes has contributed to Filipinos’ food preferences. Another reason is the industrialization and growth among the number of women in the workforce. Women traditionally do the cooking in Filipino households, but because they are preoccupied with work outside their homes, many of them buy cooked food, have them delivered or just dine out. Because of today’s fast-paced lifestyle, ready to cook and ready-to eat meals have become greatly in demand. The food service industry is sought after by a growing number of people who want to have filling meals in the shortest time and at the most reasonable price. Today, different types of food establishments are being set-up all-over the country. While these are the big and fancy restaurants, fast food
Food Service: A Growing Industry 1
Categories of Food Service 2
Catering and Food Delivery Services 3
Hygiene and Sanitation 9
Design and Layout of the Dining 12
And Working Area
Principles of Quantity Cooking 15
Planning Menu 21
Capital Requirements, Food Costing and Pricing 24 And Control of Expenses
Promotion and Networking 31
Annex 1
Table 1.1 Suggested portion serving for fruits and vegetables 33
Table 1.2 Suggested serving size for vegetables 34
Table 1.3 Serving by type of dish of noodles and cereals 36
Table 1.4 Serving by type of canned goods 37
Table 1.5 Serving size by type of other ingredients 38
Food services: A Growing Industry
The food services industry in the Philippines has improved over the years. It has been a part of the Filipino culture to dine out during work breaks and when celebrating different occasions. The introduction of foods like hamburger, spaghetti, sushi, Thai food and even Korean dishes has contributed to Filipinos’ food preferences. Another reason is the industrialization and growth among the number of women in the workforce. Women traditionally do the cooking in Filipino households, but because they are preoccupied with work outside their homes, many of them buy cooked food, have them delivered or just dine out. Because of today’s fast-paced lifestyle, ready to cook and ready-to eat meals have become greatly in demand. The food service industry is sought after by a growing number of people who want to have filling meals in the shortest time and at the most reasonable price. Today, different types of food establishments are being set-up all-over the country. While these are the big and fancy restaurants, fast food