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Book Synopsis

Design and Layout of Foodservice Facilities,Third Edition offers an extensive reference manual for the entire foodservice development processfrom the initial food concept through the steps of planning, financing, design, and construction, and on to the final inspection that occurs just prior to the opening of the establishment. Packed with valuable drawings, photographs, and charts, this essential nuts-and-bolts guide deals with feasibility, space analysis and programming, layout, equipment selections, and architecture and engineering.



Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

About the Author xv

CHAPTER 1 Preliminary Planning 1

Scope of a Project 1

Concept Development 4

Five M ’s of Concept Development 8

Feasibility 12

Site Selection and Planning 24

Obtaining Necessary Approvals from Agencies 25

Summary 25

Key Terms 26

Questions 26

Discussion Question 27

CHAPTER 2 Foodservice Design 29

Project Team 29

Design Sequence 36

Summary 59

Key Terms 59

Questions 59

Discussion Question 60

CHAPTER 3 Principles of Design 61

Impact of Design on Efficiency and Safety 61

Basic Design Principles 62

Human Engineering 69

Foodservice Design and Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act 79

Summary 80

Key Terms 80

Questions 80

Discussion Question 81

CHAPTER 4 Space Analysis 83

Conducting a Space Analysis 83

Back Dock/Receiving 84

Storage 88

Office 92

Preparation Areas 94

Bakery 99

Employee Locker Room and Toilet 100

Service Areas 101

Dining Rooms 103

Bar 111

Warewashing 114

Summary 116

Key Terms 116

Questions 117

Discussion Question 117

CHAPTER 5 Equipment Layout 119

Effective Layout 119

Physical Characteristics of Equipment Layout 127

Layout of Functional Areas 130

Final (Hot-Food) Preparation 134

Summary 144

Key Terms 144

Questions 146

Discussion Question 146

CHAPTER 6 Foodservice Equipment, Part I 147

Equipment Selection 147

Foodservice Equipment Standards and Specifications 151

Equipment Construction Materials 154

Foodservice Equipment Specifications: An Outline 157

Summary 159

Key Terms 159

Questions 159

Discussion Question 160

CHAPTER 7 Foodservice Equipment, Part II: Manufactured Equipment 161

Receiving and Storage Equipment 163

Preparation Equipment 173

Production/Cooking 179

Bakery Equipment 213

Service and Cafeteria Equipment 215

Beverage Equipment 224

Warewashing Equipment 234

Summary 250

Key Terms 250

Questions 251

Discussion Question 251

CHAPTER 8 Foodservice Facilities Engineering and Architecture 253

Foodservice Facilities Engineering 253

Foodservice Facilities Architecture 276

Summary 285

Key Terms 285

Questions 285

Discussion Question 286

APPENDIX 1: List of Associations and Industry Links 287

APPENDIX 2: Typical Foodservice Facility Designs 289

APPENDIX 3: Common Foodservice Design Symbols 296

APPENDIX 4: Sample Documents 301

Foodservice Equipment Glossary 307

Bibliography 331

Index 335

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      Publication Date: 21/12/2007
      ISBN13: 9780471699637, 978-0471699637
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      Book Synopsis

      Design and Layout of Foodservice Facilities,Third Edition offers an extensive reference manual for the entire foodservice development processfrom the initial food concept through the steps of planning, financing, design, and construction, and on to the final inspection that occurs just prior to the opening of the establishment. Packed with valuable drawings, photographs, and charts, this essential nuts-and-bolts guide deals with feasibility, space analysis and programming, layout, equipment selections, and architecture and engineering.



      Table of Contents

      Preface xi

      Acknowledgments xiii

      About the Author xv

      CHAPTER 1 Preliminary Planning 1

      Scope of a Project 1

      Concept Development 4

      Five M ’s of Concept Development 8

      Feasibility 12

      Site Selection and Planning 24

      Obtaining Necessary Approvals from Agencies 25

      Summary 25

      Key Terms 26

      Questions 26

      Discussion Question 27

      CHAPTER 2 Foodservice Design 29

      Project Team 29

      Design Sequence 36

      Summary 59

      Key Terms 59

      Questions 59

      Discussion Question 60

      CHAPTER 3 Principles of Design 61

      Impact of Design on Efficiency and Safety 61

      Basic Design Principles 62

      Human Engineering 69

      Foodservice Design and Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act 79

      Summary 80

      Key Terms 80

      Questions 80

      Discussion Question 81

      CHAPTER 4 Space Analysis 83

      Conducting a Space Analysis 83

      Back Dock/Receiving 84

      Storage 88

      Office 92

      Preparation Areas 94

      Bakery 99

      Employee Locker Room and Toilet 100

      Service Areas 101

      Dining Rooms 103

      Bar 111

      Warewashing 114

      Summary 116

      Key Terms 116

      Questions 117

      Discussion Question 117

      CHAPTER 5 Equipment Layout 119

      Effective Layout 119

      Physical Characteristics of Equipment Layout 127

      Layout of Functional Areas 130

      Final (Hot-Food) Preparation 134

      Summary 144

      Key Terms 144

      Questions 146

      Discussion Question 146

      CHAPTER 6 Foodservice Equipment, Part I 147

      Equipment Selection 147

      Foodservice Equipment Standards and Specifications 151

      Equipment Construction Materials 154

      Foodservice Equipment Specifications: An Outline 157

      Summary 159

      Key Terms 159

      Questions 159

      Discussion Question 160

      CHAPTER 7 Foodservice Equipment, Part II: Manufactured Equipment 161

      Receiving and Storage Equipment 163

      Preparation Equipment 173

      Production/Cooking 179

      Bakery Equipment 213

      Service and Cafeteria Equipment 215

      Beverage Equipment 224

      Warewashing Equipment 234

      Summary 250

      Key Terms 250

      Questions 251

      Discussion Question 251

      CHAPTER 8 Foodservice Facilities Engineering and Architecture 253

      Foodservice Facilities Engineering 253

      Foodservice Facilities Architecture 276

      Summary 285

      Key Terms 285

      Questions 285

      Discussion Question 286

      APPENDIX 1: List of Associations and Industry Links 287

      APPENDIX 2: Typical Foodservice Facility Designs 289

      APPENDIX 3: Common Foodservice Design Symbols 296

      APPENDIX 4: Sample Documents 301

      Foodservice Equipment Glossary 307

      Bibliography 331

      Index 335

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