SRJC Course Outlines

12/26/2024 3:32:23 PMCUL 256.3 Course Outline as of Fall 2004

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CUL 256.3Title:  FOOD/BEVERAGE OPERATION  
Full Title:  Food & Beverage Operations
Last Reviewed:2/3/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.00Lecture Scheduled1.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled17.50
Minimum1.00Lab Scheduled08 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total1.00 Contact Total17.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CULT 256.3

Catalog Description:
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Provides an introduction to food and beverage management in the food service operation. Introduces principles of cost control, inventory and record keeping, purchasing, receiving and storage, production goals and standards, and marketing and sales.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CUL 250 and CUL 250.1.


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Provides an introduction to food and beverage management in the food service operation.  Introduces principles of cost control, inventory and record keeping, purchasing, receiving and storage, production goals and standards, and marketing and sales.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CUL 250 and CUL 250.1.
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.  Describe methods of procuring perishable and nonperishable goods for a
restaurant operation.
2.  Discuss purchasing, receiving and storage control standards, issues
and challenges.
3.  Apply principles and proper procedures for sanitation and safe,
hygienic food handling and storage.
4.  Practice good record keeping habits.
5.  List the essential elements of the food production process.
6.  List factors affecting the costs of food and beverages.
7.  Solve problems concerning ways to reduce labor costs.
8.  Explain the steps for figuring profit and loss.
9.  List marketing and advertising options for increasing a restaurant's
visibility and sales.

Topics and Scope
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I. Purchasing systems
 A. Methods of procuring product for different types of operations
 B. Determining quantity, quality, price and storage needs
 C. Keeping records
II. Receiving product
 A. Invoice checking for accuracy of product and price
 B. Expectation of quality
III. Storage options
 A. Perishable vs. nonperishable product storage
 B. Quality control
 C. Security
 D. Accessibility
 E. Recording inventory
IV. Production goals and standards
 A.  Determining quantity of product
 B.  Determining necessary labor
 C.  Determining food and labor costs
 D. Production mise en place
 E. Achieving production goals
V. Elements of a profit and loss statement
 A.  Figuring cost as a percentage of sales
 B.  Determining profits, losses and break even point
VI. Sales and marketing strategies
 A.  Creating sales in-house
 B.  Advertising and marketing the restaurant

Assignments:
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Assignments may include:
1.  Complete charts and checklists for food purchasing and receiving.
2.  Research and bring to class stories of food and beverage operations in
   the media (newspapers, magazines, industry publications, the
   internet). Present findings orally.
3.  Write a 2-3 page synopsis of each of the businesses visited on field
   trips.
4.  Maintain a field journal of stories and field trip synopses.
5.  Two to three quizzes; final exam.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
20 - 30%
Field trip synopses; field notes journal.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 20%
Charts and checklists.
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 20%
Oral presentations.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
40 - 50%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Essay; Short answer.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 20%
Attendance/Participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Wine and food service industry publications as determined by instructor.

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