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What are managed services?
What are managed services?
- Companies that operate food service without contracts
- Cooking food in large quantities for various meal times
- Services that provide free meals to students
- Services that can be leased to professional management companies (correct)
What is commercial foodservice?
What is commercial foodservice?
- Catering services provided at private events
- Operations that compete for customers in the open market (correct)
- Food services provided to military personnel
- Services offered exclusively in educational institutions
What is batch cooking?
What is batch cooking?
The cooking of food in quantities for consumption throughout a meal period.
What does food-borne illness (FBI) refer to?
What does food-borne illness (FBI) refer to?
List three managed services segments.
List three managed services segments.
How do managed services operations differ from commercial food services?
How do managed services operations differ from commercial food services?
Whose needs must be met in managed services?
Whose needs must be met in managed services?
In managed services, it is necessary to meet both the needs of the guest and the ___.
In managed services, it is necessary to meet both the needs of the guest and the ___.
What do foodservice operations now use to inform guests and students about offerings?
What do foodservice operations now use to inform guests and students about offerings?
What are some logistical challenges of in-flight foodservice?
What are some logistical challenges of in-flight foodservice?
What is the largest airline catering company?
What is the largest airline catering company?
What do in-flight service managers do?
What do in-flight service managers do?
Which company is a leading North American food and facilities management company?
Which company is a leading North American food and facilities management company?
Name a popular airport foodservice contractor.
Name a popular airport foodservice contractor.
What are meals ready-to-eat (MRE)?
What are meals ready-to-eat (MRE)?
Explain trends in the operations of officer's club.
Explain trends in the operations of officer's club.
How fast food chains are impacting the military?
How fast food chains are impacting the military?
Name three trends in health care food service.
Name three trends in health care food service.
A major concern in school food service today is balancing good nutrition with ____.
A major concern in school food service today is balancing good nutrition with ____.
What is the main focus of hospital foodservice?
What is the main focus of hospital foodservice?
Explain how a tray line works.
Explain how a tray line works.
This company, Compass, envisions the future of food service to be a holistic experience where customers and clients find it easy to live well and thrive.
This company, Compass, envisions the future of food service to be a holistic experience where customers and clients find it easy to live well and thrive.
What is a contractor in managed services?
What is a contractor in managed services?
What is the amount of money required per day for each person to pay for foodservice on a college campus called?
What is the amount of money required per day for each person to pay for foodservice on a college campus called?
Working in the leisure and recreation segment of managed services provides opportunities to work in all of the following except ____.
Working in the leisure and recreation segment of managed services provides opportunities to work in all of the following except ____.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of managed services operations?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of managed services operations?
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Managed Services Overview
- Managed services involve leasing services to professional management companies, often used in various sectors including healthcare, military, and business.
- Commercial foodservice is characterized by operations competing for customers in an open market.
Food Preparation Techniques
- Batch cooking: Cooking food in quantities for a meal period to minimize spoilage, utilizing staggered cooking times for service.
Health and Safety
- Food-borne illness (FBI) refers to diseases caused by infectious organisms found in food, a critical concern in all foodservice operations.
Managed Services Operations
- Differences: Managed services typically have fixed hours, serve captive markets (guests with limited dining choices), and emphasize batch cooking, unlike commercial services which are more variable.
- Essential to satisfy both the needs of guests and clients.
Technology and Communication
- Increasing use of social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, to inform guests and students about foodservice offerings.
In-Flight Foodservice
- Major logistical challenges include managing food temperature, ensuring appealing presentation, and fitting food on trays while adhering to strict delivery timelines.
- LSG Sky Chefs is recognized as the largest airline catering company.
Military and Institutional Foodservice
- MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) provide field troops with nutritious portions in heatable pouches.
- Trends in military foodservice show a rise in fast food chains on bases and a shift towards contracting foodservice operations, such as officers' club services.
School Food Programs
- The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) offers free lunches to students based on income, providing around $2.76 per meal.
- Nutrition education programs ensure compliance with government nutrition standards in school cafeterias.
College and University Foodservice
- Three common operations include traditional cafeterias, quick-service restaurants, and take-out services.
- Advantages for college foodservice managers include predictable guest counts and easier budget management due to prepaid meals.
Trends and Challenges in Business and Industry
- Increasing contracts outsourced to managed service companies and the move toward leasing space for branded restaurants in B&I settings.
- Self-operators account for about 20% of management contracts in the B&I sector.
Leisure and Recreation Foodservice
- Major venues include stadiums, zoos, and parks, with the challenge of serving large crowds efficiently and quickly.
- Notable contractors in stadium/arena foodservice include ARAMARK and Sodexo.
General Insights
- Managed services operations often prioritize the overall quality of hours and benefits for employees compared to traditional commercial restaurants.
- The push for nutritious, appealing food options is critical in school food services, balancing health with palatability to ensure student satisfaction.
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