FOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND JOB SATISFACTION OF

HASH SLINGER IN BARANGAY TIBAL OG

APRIL JOY G. ABRILLA

DEXTER JAY C. LATAWAN
CHARIVELLE C. RECAMADAS
JUNE 2023
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Food Management Practices and Job Satisfaction of Hash Slinger

in Barangay Tibal Og

Abrilla, April Joy G.

Latawan, Dexter Jay C.
Recamadas, Charivelle C.

Submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education

Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology

Feeder Road 4, Brgy. Tibal-og, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte
January 2023
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SANTO TOMAS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE,

SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Cadena de Amor St., Feeder Road 4, Brgy. Tibal- og, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte,

BACHELOR OF TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TEACHERS EDUCATION

Certification

This is to certify that this research contained no material which

has been accepted for the award of any higher degree, in any tertiary

institution. To the best of the researcher’s knowledge and belief, this

research contained no materials that were previously published or

written by any other person, except when due reference was made in

the text.

April Joy G.Abrilla

Dexter Jay C.Latawan
Charivelle C.Recamadas
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SANTO TOMAS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE,

SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Cadena de Amor St., Feeder Road 4, Brgy. Tibal- og, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte,

BACHELOR OF TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TEACHERS EDUCATION

Approval Sheet

This research paper entitled “Food Management Practices and

Job Satisfaction of Hash Slinger in Barangay Tibal-og”, submitted in
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree:

Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teachers Education in Santo

Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology, Santo Tomas,
Davao del Norte, has been examined and approved by the Research
Committee.

SHARLYN D. TOROTORO
Adviser

JULIANA E. VARONA, Ed. D

Panel Chairman

HAZEL C. MONTEPIO, Ed. D GERALDINE D. COLOMA, Ed. D

Panel Member Panel Member

HAZEL C. MONTEPIO, Ed. D

Vice- President for Academic Affairs

DIOBEIN C. FLORES, Ed. D, DPA.

College President
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Acknowledgment

We would like to express sincere gratitude and heartfelt

appreciation to the following individuals and entities whose generous

support and cooperation made the writing of this study possible.

To our Almighty God, for giving endless blessings throughout

the process of our research study, by providing all the guidance,

strength, knowledge, and wisdom, and granting the opportunity and

the capability to accomplish this study successfully. His eternal

presence has been a source of inspiration and motivation for the

researcher to surpass challenges in this academic journey.

To Dr. Diobien C. Flores, College School President, for her

constant oversight and reminders of the responsibilities of the

researcher;

To Ma’am Ma. Theresa O. Tuquib, Focal Vice-President for

Research and Development Office, for her exceptional patience and

unwavering support, which have been instrumental in the successful

completion of this study.

To Dr. Juliana E. Varona, BTVTEd Program Head and

Chairman of the Research Committee;

To our research adviser, Ma'am Sharlyn Bugahod Torotoro, for

giving them valuable advice, and giving support during the whole

period of the study, and especially for the patience and guidance

during the writing process of the manuscript;

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To Dr. Geraldine D. Coloma and Dr. Hazel C. Montepio, the

members of the panel for their constructive comments and

suggestions to accomplish the entire study;

To the statistician, Sir Ronald E. Almagro, for the time and

effort in facilitating the statistical data that is needed to complete the

study;

To our research class adviser, Dr. Grace Mae G. Flores, the

researcher is grateful for sharing her experience, expertise, attentive

oversight, great efforts, and modest support, which motivated the

researcher to finish the research;

To the grammarian, who gave time and effort in checking the

grammar of the study conducted by the researchers;

To the respondents, who shared their time and effort in

collaboration for answering the survey questionnaires without any

hesitation;

To our friends, for those sleepless nights and all their support,

and for imparting their knowledge during the making of this study.

Lastly, to our loving family, who served as an inspiration to

finish this study. To our siblings who helped in financial matters,

support, and motivation in pursuing this endeavor.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

April Joy G. Abrilla

Dexter Jay C. Latawan
Charivelle C. Recamadas
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Dedication

This piece of paper is sincerely dedicated to:

Our parents

This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to our beloved parents,

Edwin T. Latawan, Restie D. Calizo, Alan A. Recamadas, Marilyn M.

Recamadas, Antonio B. Abrilla, and Rosita G. Abrilla, who has been

our source of inspiration and gave us strength, and who continually

provide their moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial support.

Siblings

To our siblings, Christian Redz C. Latawan, Charles Farley C.

Recamadas, and Lyn G. Abrilla, who have been our companions and

sources of inspiration.

Teachers

To our dedicated teachers, Grace Mae G. Flores, PhD., EdD, and

Sharlyn D. Torotoro, who tirelessly inspire and empower us, this

research is dedicated in deep gratitude for your priceless influence.

Our Almighty God

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And lastly, we dedicate this book to our Almighty God for his

guidance, strength, power of mind, skills, and protection and for

giving us a healthy life. All of these, we offer to you.

Table of Contents

Page
Title Page i
Certification ii
Approval Sheet iii
Acknowledgment iv
Dedication vi
Table of contents vii
List of Tables viii
List of Figures ix
List of Appendices x
Abstract xi

CHAPTER
I INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 5
Hypothesis 5
Theoretical/ Conceptual Framework 7
Significance of the Study 10
Definition of Terms 11
II METHODOLOGY
Research Design 15
Research Subject 16
Research Instrument 17
Data Gathering Procedure 18
Statistical Treatment 20
III RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 21
IV SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary 45
Conclusion 46
Recommendation 47
REFERENCES 49
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List of Tables

Table Page

1 Distribution of Respondents 14
2 Level of food management practices of hash houses in
terms of organizational management support. 19
3 Level of food management practices of hash houses in
terms of training. 21
4 Level of food management practices of hash houses in
terms of employee involvement. 24
5 Level of food management practices of hash houses in
terms of employee commitment. 25
6 Level of food management practices of hash houses in
terms of organizational food safety performance. 27
7 Summary on the level of food management practices
of hash houses. 28
8 Level of job satisfaction of food handlers in terms of
the workplace.
30
9 Level of job satisfaction of food handlers in terms of
management. 32
10 Level of job satisfaction of food handlers in terms of
rewards. 33
11 Level of job satisfaction of food handlers in terms of
recognition. 35
12 Level of job satisfaction of food handlers in
terms of communication. 37
13 Summary on the level of job satisfaction
of food handlers. 38
14 Significance of the Relationship Between the Variables 39
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List of Figures

Figure Page

1 Conceptual Paradigm of the Study 8

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List of Appendices

Appendix Page

A. Letter of Permission to Conduct the Study 55

B. Letter of Permission from the Author 56
C. Validation Forms 57
D. Informed Consent/Assent 61
E. Ethics Certification 69
F. Grammarian Certificate 71
G. Statistician Certificate 73
H. Survey Questionnaires 74
I. Routing Form 79
J. Curriculum Vitae 84
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Abstract

The study aimed to determine the relationship between food

management practices and the job satisfaction of food handlers. This
study utilized quantitative research through descriptive-correlational
design. Two (2) sets of adapted survey questionnaires were
administered to 150 respondents. A mean score is used to determine
the level of food management practices of hash houses and the job
satisfaction of food handlers. The Pearson r coefficient was used to
determine the significant relationship between the food management
practices of hash houses and the job satisfaction of food handlers. The
findings revealed that the food management practices of hash houses
had an overall descriptive level of very high in terms of organizational
management support, training, employee involvement, food handler
commitment, and organizational food safety performance. Implying
that the food management practices of hash houses were always
manifested. Also, the study revealed that the level of job satisfaction of
food handlers with an overall descriptive level is high in terms of
workplace, management, rewards, recognition, and communication.
Implying that the job satisfaction of food handlers was manifested.
The results indicated that there was a significant relationship between
food management practices and the job satisfaction of hash slingers.
This means that there is a significant relationship that exists between
food management practices and the job satisfaction of food handlers.
Whereas, the overall correlation coefficient of 0.838 also showed that
there was a correlation between the two variables.

Keywords: Food Management Practices and Job Satisfaction of Hash

Slinger