Snack Bar-Cafe and Fast Food Management

Snack Bar-Cafe and Fast Food Management

This course in Snack Bar / Cafe and Fast Food Management provides information for food and hospitality employees on snack bar and Cafe operations.

This course on Snack Bar / Cafe and Fast Food Management was developed to assist snack bar / cafe and fast food personnel to be able to operate in a more profitable and businesslike manner.

During the course students will examine a range of topics enabling them to understand the broad range of tasks required to be successful in running a snack bar or fast food outlet.

This course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of how to plan, establish and run a successful fast food outlet.

Syllabus:Module 1 – Menus

• Describe the principles of menu development in meeting customers’ needs and wants

Module 2 - Recipes

• Investigate sources of recipes and assess ways of adapting recipes

Module 3 - Purchasing

• Describe the key aspects of purchasing principles and their impact on a business

Module 4 - Specifications

• Demonstrate the use of specifications to control and manage the operation

Module 5 - Food preparation

• Describe options for food preparation in fast food environments

 Module 6 - Service

• Recognise the value of service to the successful operation of a fast food business

Module 7 - Marketing

• Describe stages of marketing a fast food business

Module 8 - Controls

• Describe the role of schedules, plans and controls in managing the operation

Module 9 - Standards

• Describe the use of standards and the benefits which they bring

Module 10 - Training

• Demonstrate the benefits of training staff and discuss a training plan

Module 11 - Physical plant

• Assess physical plant and equipment needs for a typical fast food business

Module 12 - General layout and design principles

• Design a kitchen, storage and servery based on established principles

Module 13 - Safety

• Demonstrate an understanding of risk and hazards, and describe prevention measures

Module 14 - Hygiene

• Describe how good hygiene practice affects a fast food business

Assessments

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress allowing you to apply your learning to real-world situations. Through the Snack Bar-Cafe and Fast Food Management Course by NCFE, students will be assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor.

All assignments are set by NCFE. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

There is no external examination required.

What's included:

You will have access to a tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

The course pack includes, guidance on relevant study skills and full tutor support comprising:

• the marking of a series of assignments
• written answers to specific study problems
• full tutor support via emails
• a copy of our study guide, will give you guidance on studying and submitting assignments

Our Snack Bar-Cafe and Fast Food Management course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Snack Bar-Cafe and Fast Food Management and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.

• Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
• Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
• You should be fully committed to your studies.