Fast Food, Café and Snack Bar Management
Level 2
 
Title of learning programme Fast Food, Café and Snack Bar Management Programme
Programme level 2
Duration of learning programme 8 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 80**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Menus
2

Recipes
3

Purchasing
4

Specifications
5

Food preparation
6

Service
7   Marketing
8   Controls
9   Standards
10   Training
11   Physical plant
12   General layout and design principles
13   Safety
14   Hygiene
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Menus.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

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

Module 2 - Recipes.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Investigate sources of recipes and assess ways of adapting recipes
 

Module 3 - Purchasing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

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

Module 4 - Specifications.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Demonstrate the use of specifications to control and manage the operation
 

Module 5 - Food preparation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe options for food preparation in fast food environments
 

Module 6 - Service.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Recognise the value of service to the successful operation of a fast food business
 
Module 7 - Marketing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe stages of marketing a fast food business
 
Module 8 - Controls.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the role of schedules, plans and controls in managing the operation
 
Module 9 - Standards.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the use of standards and the benefits which they bring
 
Module 10 - Training.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate the benefits of training staff and discuss a training plan
 
Module 11 - Physical plant.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Assess physical plant and equipment needs for a typical fast food business
 
Module 12 - General layout and design principles.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Design a kitchen, storage and servery based on established principles
 
Module 13 - Safety.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of risk and hazards, and describe prevention measures
 
Module 14 - Hygiene.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe how good hygiene practice affects a fast food business

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