What are three managed services segments? - Answers Health care, military, and business and industry.
How do managed services operations differ from commercial foodservice operations? - Answers
Managed foodservice operations have set hours, serve customers who may not have a choice where
they dine, and tend to use batch cooking, while commercial foodservice operations have less consistent
volume, don't cook in batches, and consider foodservice as their primary business.
What additional challenges do managers face in managed services? - Answers Managers work to meet
the needs of both the guest and the client.
What is batch cooking? - Answers Producing food in large quantities for service and consumption within
a fixed time period, providing guests with the same quality of food regardless of what they eat.
What are some logistical challenges of in-flight foodservice? - Answers Challenges include ensuring food
can tolerate various temperatures, providing an appetizing appearance, fitting on a tray, being
microwaveable, and ensuring timely delivery before departure.
Which airline catering company is the largest provider of in-flight food and services? - Answers Gate
Gourmet.
Why do many domestic airlines sell snacks or offer free snacks on shorter flights instead of providing
meals? - Answers To control or decrease costs.
What are the trends in the operations of officers' clubs? - Answers Trends include a more casual
approach to dining, offering the same menu for lunch and dinner, and changing the core concept to be
more theme-based.
What are MREs? - Answers Meals Ready to Eat, foods portioned and stored in plastic and foil pouches
for dining in the field.
What is the role of fast-food chains on military installations? - Answers Fast-food chains are becoming
more prevalent, providing more options for personnel on the go.
What criteria did the San Diego Dining Services Director use to determine the effectiveness of his
operation? - Answers Quality, overall value, speed of service, and packaging.
What is a true statement about school foodservice offerings? - Answers Some schools have on-site
kitchens and dining rooms, while many large districts operate a central commissary or purchase ready-
to-serve meals.
What does the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) offer schools? - Answers Federal funding to offset
costs.
What are three types of foodservice operations found at a college or university? - Answers Traditional
cafeteria, quick-service restaurants, and take-out foodservice.
, What are some advantages of being a college foodservice manager compared to a restaurant manager?
- Answers Easier budgeting due to prepaid meals, predictable guest count, and easier staffing and
planning.
How do you calculate the daily rate for one semester of 98 days with foodservice expenses of $650,000
and 1,000 students? - Answers $6.63, calculated using the formula (expenses/days)/students.
Why is the labor cost of healthcare foodservice so high? - Answers Due to the use of the tray line, the
need to double and triple check each plate, and the volume of meals served each day.
How does a tray line work? - Answers Special meals are prepared by a registered dietitian, trays include
cutlery and napkins, color-coded menus are used, and food is plated by menu type for delivery.
What are three changes occurring in healthcare foodservices? - Answers (The specific changes were not
provided in the notes, so this card remains open for further information.)
What are three changes in health care foodservices? - Answers Incorporating more high-tech
approaches, contracting managed service specialists like Sodexo or Aramark, and adding quick-service
options such as McDonald's.
How long would it take to serve one meal to every bed in a hospital with 500 beds if the tray line
produces five trays a minute? - Answers 100 minutes (500 beds / 5 trays per minute = 100 minutes).
Why do corporations contract with managed services companies? - Answers To provide meals in their
employee cafeterias.
What are three trends in the business and industry managed services segment? - Answers Increasing
numbers of sites contracting out foodservice operations, the need for B&I operations to break even, and
some office buildings leasing space to commercially branded restaurants.
What type of cafeteria setup is a straight line or scatter setup considered? - Answers Full-service
cafeteria.
Name three types of venues found in leisure and recreation foodservice operations. - Answers Stadiums,
zoos, and state parks.
What is a major challenge for leisure and recreation foodservice providers? - Answers Serving large
quantities of people in a very short period.
List four companies that have contracts for stadium/arena foodservice. - Answers Delaware North,
Aramark, Sodexo, and Compass Group.
What are some advantages of starting a career in the leisure and recreation segment of managed
services? - Answers Opportunities to see professional and amateur sporting events, concerts, and the
ability to provide diverse services to a wide range of guests.