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NUTR 221

Quantity Food Purchasing

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Basics of food composition, preparation and production for food service systems; principles of cooking and ingredient use; food procurement, purchasing, receiving, storage and inventory.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • evaluate food composition and food quality for product selection in a foodservice and prepare a product specification.
  • ascertain the basics of food preparation, cooking and presentation in a foodservice.
  • identify and outline appropriate food products needed to meet specific quantity production needs.
  • explain the various processes of food procurement, including purchasing, receiving, storage and inventory control.
  • identify various types of menus and explore standardized recipes used in foodservice.
  • plan a foodservice menu that coordinates food quality and cost while considering the appropriate cultural, nutritional and therapeutic aspects.