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Describe any five ways to control food cost. |
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Answer» Five ways to control food cost: 1.Purchasing-The purchase department must ensure that the right quality of food at competitive price and right quantity of raw material should be purchased. 2.Receiving and storing of raw material-The raw material received by stores must be inspected for the quality and desired quantity .All material received must be stored at a proper place. 3.Issuing- All goods should be issued after a proper requisition. The storekeeper must follow the rule of FIRST IN FIRST OUT(F.I.F.O)which means the goods received first are issued first. 4.Wastage-The wastage at all levels i.e, portioning, cooking, storing, etc. should be minimum. 5.Proper storing of cooked food-In case the cooked food is left it must be stored properly so that it can be used . |
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