(Optional) Cater an off-site function.

Catering should include

  • transporting supplies to the site
  • completing preparations
  • setting up
  • performing service and maintenance
  • breaking down
  • removing supplies from the site.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • Why is the appearance of the catering vehicle important to customers?
  • Why is labeling and materials of food containers important in an off-site function?
  • Why is the breakdown of a catering area as important as the setup?

Communication

  • Why should employees follow a procedure when unloading, cleaning, and sanitizing the vehicle?
  • What are the health codes or local ordinances that regulate off-site catering food handling, setup, and breakdown?

Leadership

  • Why is regular vehicle maintenance important in a catering operation?
  • How can the quality and safety of food be maintained when transporting it to another location?

Management

  • How can the breakdown be organized so that the employees work as a team?
  • Why is it important to leave the facility clean?