CHAPTER 10: FACILITIES PLANNING AND DESIGN

FACILITIES PLANNING AND DESIGN

PRELIMINARY PREPARATION FOR FACILITY PLANNING
=>TRENDS AFFECTING FOOD SERVICE DESIGN
     :)change in patterns of dining out
     :)change in desired menu item
     :)concern  for employees
     :)economic factors
     :)built in safety, sanitation noise  reduction
     :)information on development in design & equipment
     :)regulatory considerations
=>SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR SPECIFIC TYPE OF FOOD SERVICE
    :)commercial facilities
        -restaurant
        -hotel
    :)school and university
    :) in-plant facilities
    :)hospital  and health care centers
    :)correctional facilities

WORK AREAS
there are have 7 major types of work may occur in food service department
=> receiving
-receiving area includes an outside platform or loading dock,preferably covered and adjacent floor space, large enough to check in, examine, weigh,& count food and to check invoices when they are delivered
=>storing and issuing food
- the main requisites of a food dry- storage area are that it be dry, cool & properly ventilated
=>pre- preparation
-a central ingredient room,used will be located adjacent yet connected to the storage  areas
-adequate table or counter space for weighing,measuring, counting ingredient & carrying assembled ingredients to the production unit are basic requirement for this room.
=>preparation
-the preparation area for meat, fish &poultry include butcher blocks, an electric saw and grinder, sink, storage trays and refrigerators
=>food assembly/serving
-various preparation centers in the kitchen where servers pick up their order for table service/ for assembling trays for hospital tray service
=>warewashing


-warewashing include dishes, silverware ,glassware, trays and pot and pan
-dishwashing area should be compact, well lit, well ventilated
    *dishwashing areas must allow for the smooth flow of dishes through the processes of sorting, scraping,washing, rinsing, drying and storage.
=>supporting services
-spaces  for employees rest rooms,locker, showers,and hand washing facilities are to be included


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