NDFS 375

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Food Production Management Laboratory

Course Description

The Food Production Management Laboratory, The Pendulum Court, is a small restaurant where dietetics students have rotations as manager, cook, baker, and in cold foods. The Pendulum Court is designed to give students experience in foodservice management.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Fixed

9

Other Prerequisites

NDFS 374 or concurrent enrollment

Title

Quantity Food Preparation Techniques and Food Science Knowle

Learning Outcome

1.       Apply appropriate quantity food preparation techniques and Food Science knowledge for soups, sauces, meat, poultry, fish, dairy foods, vegetables, fruits, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods. KRDN 1.3: Apply critical thinking skills.  KRDN 2.1: Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation.  KRDN 4.6: Explain the processes involved in delivering quality food and nutrition services. Measured/Met By: Daily Performance Evaluations, Manager Evaluation, Worksheets, Exams

Title

Quantity Food Production

Learning Outcome

2.       Use appropriate controls in quantity food production. KRDN 1.3: Apply critical thinking skills.  KRDN 4.6: Explain the processes involved in delivering quality food and nutrition services. Measured/Met By: ServSafe Certification, Worksheets, Daily Performance Evaluations, Exams

Title

Safety and Sanitation Principles

Learning Outcome

3.  Demonstrate use of appropriate safety and sanitation principles during food production and service to the customer. KRDN 1.3: Apply critical thinking skills.  KRDN 4.6: Explain the processes involved in delivering quality food and nutrition services.  KRDN 4.5: Apply safety and sanitation principles related to food, personnel and consumers. Measured/Met By: ServSafe Certification, Daily Performance Evaluations, Worksheets, Exams

Title

Foodservice Equipment

Learning Outcome

4.       Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of and cleaning of foodservice equipment. KRDN 4.6: Explain the processes involved in delivering quality food and nutrition services.  KRDN 4.5: Apply safety and sanitation principles related to food, personnel and consumers. Measured/Met By: Daily Performance Evaluations

Title

Presentation and Service of Food

Learning Outcome

5.       Demonstrate effective presentation and service of food. KRDN 4.6: Explain the processes involved in delivering quality food and nutrition services. Measured/Met By:  Daily Performance Evaluations, Peer Evaluation, Worksheets, Exams

Title

Team Work Skills

Learning Outcome

6.       Students will work effectively as a team member as evidenced through good communication, appropriate assertiveness, and effective time management skills. KRDN 2.1: Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation.  KRDN 5.4 Practice resolving differences or dealing with conflict.  KRDN 5.5 Promote team involvement and recognize the skills of each member. Measured/Met By: Daily Performance Evaluations, Peer Evaluations

Title

Monitoring Tools for Quality Improvement

Learning Outcome

7.       Use various monitoring tools to analyze data for continuous quality improvement. KRDN 1.3: Apply critical thinking skills.  KRDN 2.1: Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation.  KRDN 4.2: Evaluate a budget/financial management plan and interpret financial data.  KRDN 4.7: Evaluate data to be used in decision-making for continuous quality improvement. Measured/Met By:  Daily Performance Evaluations, Manager Worksheet, Manager Dollar Data, Exams

Title

Production Management Skills

Learning Outcome

8.      Demonstrate efficient and effective food production management skills ensuring that foodservice operation meets the needs of the customers. KRDN 1.3: Apply critical thinking skills.  KRDN 5.6: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and expectations of a professional in mentoring and precepting others.  KRDN 4.6: Explain the processes involved in delivering quality food and nutrition services. Measured/Met By:  Daily Performance Evaluations, Peer Evaluations, Manager Dollar Data, Evaluation of Intern Performance

Title

2022 Knowledge and Competency Statements for the RDN

Learning Outcome

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Core Knowledge for the RDN 2022 Standards