Competencies, Knowledge, and Skill Statements for District School ...

FUNCTIONAL AREA 4: FOOD PRODUCTIONCOMPETENCY 4.1DEVELOPS PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE FOOD PRODUCTION SYSTEMPROVIDES SAFE NUTRITIOUS FOOD OF HIGH QUALITY.Entry-Level Knowledge StatementsKnows standards for control of quality and quantity food production and distribution, reflectingnutrition objectives.Knows principles of food science and fundamentals of flavor enhancement related to quantityfood production, holding, and serving.Knows staff training techniques related to food production.Understands how different food production systems operate.Entry-Level Skill StatementsEstablishes procedures for food receiving, storage, production, and service that conserve thenutritive value, enhance flavor and attractiveness of final product.Evaluates menus for cost, nutritional content, customer acceptability, equipment demands, timerequirements, and labor constraints.Establishes procedures for efficient food production.Implements production planning procedures including production schedules, standardizedrecipes, and portion control instructions.Ensures staff receives proper training and instructions on food production techniques.Establishes procedures to maintain required daily food production records at each site.Works with staff to evaluate the food production system and food quality and revise the systemas needed.22NATIONAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE