The hotplate is the contact point between the
kitchen and the service staff. It is the point at which both areas must
cooperate and communicate effectively so that the customer gets the quick and
efficient service that he expects. Hot cupboards can be used for either food or
plates. Units as a whole...
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WASH-UP AREA
At the service time especially, the wash-up area is
one of the busiest sections. It must be correctly sited to allow a smooth flow
of work, promoting a fast turnover and efficient service. There are two methods
of washing:
1. The tank method:
Using this method, the items are washed ina sink of...
SILVER ROOM / PLATE ROOM
The silver room holds the stock of silver required
for the service of meals. The various types of silver are kept here on labeled
shelves, with all the service plates of one size stacked together. Cutlery,
flatware, hollowware and other smaller items are usually stored in drawers
lined with baize,...
STILLROOM
The still room is looked after by a still room
supervisor, who irresponsible for the staffing, ordering of supplies from the
main store and effective control of these items when issued to various
departments. In most of the restaurants, the still room remains open for long
hours. For the...
ANCILLARY DEPARTMENTS
The ancillary department of the restaurant area includes
important units in the make-up of a catering establishment, acting as the link
between kitchen or food preparation units and the restaurant or food service
units. The service areas behind the scene can also be termed as
‘back-of-house’. The...
LINEN
This is one of the more costly items with overheads
and therefore its control is important. These are used to cover the table-top
and to assist guest to maintain themselves neat and clean. The type
of linen used would depend on the class of establishment, type of
guest/customer, cost involved,...
TROLLEYS - CARVING TROLLEY
It is used for carving joints of meat at a guest's table. This trolley is seldom used in Indi...
CLASSIFICATION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE EQUIPMENTS
Chinaware: China is a term
used for crockery whether bone china Chinaware is made of silica, soda ash, and
china clay, glazed to give a fine finish. Chinaware can be found in different
colors and designs which are always coated with glaze. Chinaware is more
resistant to heat than glassware. There...
