accreditation Certain jobs in the food services industry can
require accreditation or employers will prefer to hire accredited
employees for them. One example is a baker, who can
become accredited through the Retailer’s Bakery Association.
Accreditation is often achieved through written and hands-on
tests.
actual cost pricing This method for determining menu prices is
most often used by caterers. It takes the total budget amount
and divides it into percentages for labour, overhead, food cost,
and profit. The four percentages must equal 100 percent.
add-on items Primarily used in restaurants, these are menu
items that customers order in addition to their entrée such as
salads, beverages, and desserts.
require accreditation or employers will prefer to hire accredited
employees for them. One example is a baker, who can
become accredited through the Retailer’s Bakery Association.
Accreditation is often achieved through written and hands-on
tests.
actual cost pricing This method for determining menu prices is
most often used by caterers. It takes the total budget amount
and divides it into percentages for labour, overhead, food cost,
and profit. The four percentages must equal 100 percent.
add-on items Primarily used in restaurants, these are menu
items that customers order in addition to their entrée such as
salads, beverages, and desserts.
