Foodservice Organizations: A Managerial and Systems Approach

Description

For all dietetic and foodservice management courses covering topics such as procurement, financial management, quantity food production, human resource management, and leadership. Harnesses a unique systems model to explain and understand foodservice management Applicable to a wide range of courses, including food production, management, leadership, and human resource management, this Ninth Edition of Foodservice Organizations: A Managerial and Systems Approach continues to use its unique system model as a guiding framework for understanding foodservice management. Originally developed by Dr. Allene Vaden, the foodservice systems model remains innovative and has withstood the test of time. With its detailed discussion concerning how to transform human, material, facility, and operational inputs into outputs of meals, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and financial accountability, the basic principles of the text are applicable to a wide variety of programs. Within the text, theory and empirical research are seamlessly blended with practice and practical applications. The Ninth Edition includes updated and revised information on sustainable practices, process improvement, strategic management, leadership development, food safety, and current trends. Review: Higher level Food service management must! - The book was able to allow me to learn more about food service management and guide me through my master’s course adequately. It includes great managerial and individual ways to handle food service workplace situations as well as alternative ways to handle outcomes and conflicts. I was able to link examples as well as make scenarios based on the material in this text a great resource for higher level dietetic courses. Review: Great Text for Foodservice! - The text was straightforward with easy to distinguish figures that helped with understanding the information. They also included the important vocabulary words in the margins, which I found very helpful.