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INTRODUCTION TO COOKERY

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                           Definition of cookery “Cookery is an art or science or process of preparing food for consumption by the application of heat.” However we can eat some vegetables and fruits in raw form. But we need to cook most of the foods to make them edible. For Example Meat, Beans etc. The art of cooking is ancient and it has no clear evidence of its origin. But it is believed that cooking came into the effect after an animal got roasted in the forest fire. The meat came out was tasty and tender and it was from this point only the cooking has evolved to reach the present level of sophistication.    A.    Level of skills and experiences Skills may be grouped into 3 categories.     1.        Supervisor: -  The head of the food production department, also called Head chef or Executive chef. He/she must possess t...

Hotel And its Core Areas

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A hotel or an inn is defined by the British Law as a ‘place where a bonafide traveler can receive food and shelter, provided he is in a position to pay for it and is in a fit condition to be received’.         Core Areas of The Hotel –Room Division •Front office •House keeping –Food and Beverage Department •F& B Service •Kitchen –Human Resource Department –Sales and Marketing Department –Purchase Department –Financial Control Department –Security Department 

TYPE OF ROOMS IN HOTELS

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                    Single Room:         Room with a single bed and meant for the accommodation of                                           one person.                                          Twin Room:          It is a room meant for two persons having two single beds                                                         separated  from  each other.                                    ...

Types of Hotel

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Criteria  for Categorization of Hotel – Standard Classification (Star  Rating System in India by HRACC) – Size – Location – Clientele – Duration of guest stay – Level of services – Ownership – Alternative Accommodation                                          One Star Hotel • These properties are generally small and independently owned, with a family atmosphere. • There may be a limited range of facilities and the meals may be fairly simple. For example, lunch may not be served in room • Some bedrooms may not have an  en suite bath or shower. • Maintenance, cleanliness ,  and comfort would be of an acceptable standard.                                                        ...

Food&Beverage Industry

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                       — When you hear the term “Food & Beverage Industry” , do you picture — a dining room, — a restaurant, — a truck stop, — a fast-food, — or a specialty restaurant — The Food Service industry is vast, encompassing every type of F&B operation that provides meals to people away from their home Origin & Evolution of F&B Industry         — Early establishments – Inns & Taverns, aimed at travelers — The term Restaurant (from the French restaurer , to restore) first appeared in the 16th century, meaning "a food which restores", and referred specifically to a rich, highly flavored soup — The Sobrino de Botin in Madrid, Spain, is the oldest restaurant in existence today, opened in 1725                — Food service sector is classified according to         ...