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The Food Industry

1.1. Travel and Food

Travel

The movement of people from one destination to another for various purposes
which include relaxation, pleasure, food, health and among others.

Food Tourism

The pursuit of flavors, textures, shapes and colors to enjoy unique and
memorable eating and drinking experiences may it be near or far.
https://worldfoodtravel.org/what-is-food-tourism/

Reasons Why People Travel for Food

 Discovery of foods you have never tried before

 Experience foods that you eat at home in a new perspective
 Food tells a lot about the culture of a place
 Food brings people together
 You gain new knowledge about food you can try at home
https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/5-reasons-eating-will-always-be-the-best-part-
about-traveling

1.2. Different Food Establishments

 Fine dining – formal dress code, high end décor and equipment, very
expensive
 Casual dining – casual dress code, moderately priced, low-key
atmosphere
 Contemporary casual – emphasis on visual, Instagram-worthy décor and
food preparation
 Family style – food served in large platters
 Fast casual – counter service, healthier than fast food but more affordable
than casual
 Fast food – quick service, casual ambiance, affordable
 Café – serves coffee, tea and pastries
 Buffet – selection of food at fixed price
 Food trucks and concession stands – small menu, affordable, food
partially or fully pre-made
 Pop-up restaurants – temporary, lasts from a few hours to a few months
 Ghost restaurants – delivery only, online or brochure
 Elderly nutrition sites and institutional kitchens – have dieticians, planned
meals
 Samgyeopsal – Korean style bbq setup, maybe similar to buffet
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/353/types-of-restaurants.html

1.3. Types of Food Service

  Table service – orders are taken and served at the guests’ table
 English service – large platters are used
 French service – use of gueridon and presence of chef de rang, showcase
of cooking skills in front of guests
 Russian service – complete set of wares, focuses on display and
presentation
 American service – pre-plated service
 Snack bar service – guests eat at the counter itself, common in bars
 Buffet service – food are displayed on chafing dishes wherein guests
serve themselves
 Cafeteria service – fixed or limited menu, subsidised pricing, limited space
and basic facilities
 Single point service – order is taken and served at a single counter,
common with kiosks, take-away, and such
 Room service – food is delivered to hotel room
 Take-away service – drive-thru
 Mobile pantries – common in hotels where food is placed inside an
elevator designed for food delivery
 Conveyor belt service – food is placed on a moving conveyor belt where
food delivered to guests’ tables
 Robotic service – robots serve the food
https://setupmyhotel.com/train-my-hotel-staff/f-and-b/591-types-of-f-b-service.html

1.4. Careers in the Food Industry

 Bakers – create and decorate cakes and other pastry products

 Chefs/cooks – prepares the food
 Butchers – prepares, cuts, and portions meat and meat products
 Fish mongers – sells fish and others fresh seafood
 Sushi chefs – chefs specializing in Japanese cuisine especially in sushi
prepration
 Sommelier – wine stewards
 Restaurant managers – in-charge of a restaurant
 Food blogger/vlogger/writers – creates reviews of a certain food, chef or
food establishment
 Food scientists – studies scientific compositions of food items
 Instructors – teach cooking and things relating to food
 Dieticians – develop nutritional plan for people depending on health
needs. They are licensed healthcare workers who diagnose and treat
nutritional problems
 Nutritionists – give advice to people about matters on food, nutrition and
its impact to health.
https://www.whatcareerisrightforme.com/blog/top-5-careers-in-the-food-industry/
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/careers-in-food