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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Fiona Moffat

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

This module gives the student information in food and beverage preparation, service methods and skills.  Students will be exposed to a variety of commodities, cooking methods, equipment, working practices and service styles and apply them in a practical situation.  Throughout the module an awareness of costings and financial analysis will … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The methods used to achieve the course objectives will include the following:

1. Formal input which will provide the student with the core knowledge to be able to participate in exercises

2. Supporting material will be made available through the University’s VLE

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to food and beverage preparation.  Quality and preparation knowledge on a range of food & beverages products. Equipment, health and safety, hygiene and law. Service and customer care skills. Market research, advertising and merchandising systems theory. Financial and budgetary control. The planning and operation of fast food style events.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Recognise the quality identifiers of various food and beverage products and produce a range of dishes demonstrating various methods of preparation, cooking, service and control.
2.
Have knowledge of commodities and their related costs.
3.
Have knowledge of customer care.
4.
Be able to identify and recognise the strengths and weaknesses of different food and beverage production service delivery systems.
5.
Identify and calculate costs and appreciate their effects on profitability.
6.
Have organised and undertaken their work in a safe and hygienic manner in light of current food and beverage legislation.
7.
Identify and select catering system inputs appropriate for different catering operations.
8.
Assess the role and control of customers and measure customer satisfaction.
9.
Work successfully as part of a group.
10.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Guidelines.  The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both courseworks and examinations.

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