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Abstract: All aspects of the operation and management of professional kitchens are examined in this comprehensive, yet practical, text for both chefs and food service managers. Information is presented in two major sections: the professional chef and kitchen management. The history of the foodservice industry and the advancement of the culinary arts as a profession are discussed. Management functions and responsibilities, and personal attributes (i.e. attire, hygiene, training and employment) of the professional chef are outlined. Basic kitchen tools and utensils, their design, and uses are described. Sanitation and safety issues include food poisoning, cleanliness of kitchen and staff, human relations in safety, basic causes of accidents, first aid, and safety training. Aspects of kitchen management that are examined include 1) kitchen organization (i.e. emergence and development, staff and responsibilities), 2) layout and design, 3) equipment (i.e. energy conservation, cleanliness, design, safety, efficiency), and 4) maintenance. Additional topics include menu production and planning, food purchasing, and records and controls (i.e. receipts, invoices, inventory, standardized reci

Author

John Fuller; John Barton Knight; Charles A. Salter

Publisher

New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold

Published

1985

Language

EN

ISBN

9780442226244

Subjects

Home & Lifestyle, Cooking, Management