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Food Product Flow
Food Product Flow
Flow
Food Product Flow - It refers
to a process of receiving,
storing, preparing, cooking,
holding, serving, cooling and
reheating that the food goes
through in a food service
facility.
A flow process chart is a
pictorial representation of a
process. Within the food
industry, it generally
represents all the steps that
raw materials go through to
become a finished product.
Each step in the flow of food is a
general food safety procedure
that should be followed to help
reduce the risk of
contamination and mishandling
which could consequently lead
to foodborne illness outbreaks.
Each step in the flow of food is a
general food safety procedure
that should be followed to help
reduce the risk of
contamination and mishandling
which could consequently lead
to foodborne illness outbreaks.
Purchasing involves
obtaining foods in the right
quantity, of the best quality,
at the right time, in the right
place, and for the most
economical price.
A quality-control program in
a foodservice establishment
should ensure that only
foods which meet written
specifications are
purchased from reputable
vendors.
A good purchaser considers
the price, supply, and
demand, transportation,
and storage cost before
placing an order.
The main objectives of an effective
purchasing program are to:
Buy the product that is best suited
for the job;
Buy the proper quantity;