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Equipment and Furnishings. Chapter 11. Menu Number and type of patrons Form of food purchased/service Labor hours/abilities. Utilities Budget Floor plan. Factors Affecting Selection. Features of Equipment. Modular Equipment Design and Function Theme Simplicity Sanitation.
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Equipment and Furnishings Chapter 11
Menu Number and type of patrons Form of food purchased/service Labor hours/abilities Utilities Budget Floor plan Factors Affecting Selection
Features of Equipment • Modular Equipment • Design and Function • Theme • Simplicity • Sanitation
Features of Equipment • Size or capacity • Standardization of equipment • Customized • Output Charts
Materials • Metal • Anodized Aluminum • Cast Iron • Galvanized steel and iron • Noncorrosive metals: iron, nickel, nickel-copper, stainless steel, chromium used the most
Materials • Standard Gauge • 12-16 for noncorrosive metals • Finish • No. 4 finish used for sinks, counters
Materials • Glass • Highly acid resistant • Other materials • Fiberglass • Porcelain • Vinyl • Polycarbonate
Features of Equipment • Construction • Joint Committee on Food Equipment Standards of NSFI • Safety features
Features of Equipment • Installation, operation, performance • Know who is responsible for installation • Maintenance and replacement • Estimated life of equipment • Who will service equipment • Preventative maintenance program • Equipment record
Method of Purchase • Properly research before purchase • Specifications • Material, construction, size, color, finish, cost • Review specs on page 399
Selection of Items • New equipment designs • Speed, sophistication, simplicity, cost effectiveness, use of technology • Choose equipment that is: • Easy to clean • Safe to operate • Does the job