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MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge and skills required
in the preparation of the dining room /restaurant area before the start of the
service operations. It involves opening duties or the dining room mise-en-
place prior to service. This unit includes the knowledge and skills in taking
reservations, preparing service stations, table-setting, and setting the
ambiance of the food service facility.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this module you MUST be able to:
1. Take table reservations
2. Prepare service stations and equipment
3. Set-up the tables in the dining area
4. Set the mood/ambiance of the dining area
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Identified and explained the use of the different food and beverage wares
and equipment e.g. Dinnerware, glassware, silverware etc.
2. Completed and prepared service or waiter’s station.
3. Set up tables according to predetermined menu.
4. Cleanliness and condition of all tables, tableware and dining room
equipment are checked.
Contents:
Conditions
1. Online demonstration
2. Lecture/ discussion via online
Assessment Method:
1. Written Test
2. Performance Test
3. Oral Questioning via zoom
Learning Objectives:
After reading this information sheet, you must be able to:
1. Understand how and why standards of sanitation should be adhered to
2. Identify the causes for safety hazards and the corrective measures to be
taken
Because you are working with the public, careful attention must be
given to your personal hygiene and grooming. Hygiene means practices that
promote personal cleanliness and good health, and grooming means the
process of making your appearance neat and attractive. For proper
Servers should be sure their hands and nails are clean because they
are on display and touching food and utensils. Scrub your nails and trim them
to a short, even length. Female servers may wear a conservative color or clear
nail polish. Keep your hands away from your hair and face. Wash your hands
thoroughly with soap after using the restroom, clearing soiled dishes or
handling money. Male server should be clean shaven. Female should use a
minimum amount of makeup, such as a conservative application of eye make-
up and lipstick. Perfumes and colognes do not enhance food aromas and
should not be worn. Check your total appearance in a mirror before you start
work. Ask yourself, “If I owned a restaurant, would I want me as an
employee?”
A. Water
This is to ensure the cleanliness of
the food, equipment at the dining area,
and the surroundings. Make sure that
you have clean water containers that are
always covered. It should be boiled if you
are not sure if it is safe from germs and
other bacteria. You may use water
purifiers or buy mineral water if you
have enough funds. Clean water is one
of the most important aspects in food
industry because it is frequently used
not only with the food but also in other
components.
C. Sanitation Supervisor
E. Waste Disposal
Having a proper system in
waste disposal should not be
disregard. Segregate wet and dry
garbage. Put black plastic bag in
the trash can for ease in
disposing the garbage. The black
plastic bag should be closed and
tied when already full to avoid
being reached by flies and other
insects.
F. Cleanliness, Orderliness and Health of Workers in the Food
Service
These are other
important
considerations in the
food service business.
Give specific
responsibilities to all
workers and make it
clear to them that it is
their responsibility to
satisfy and ensure the
health and safety of the
customers. Ensure also
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that the cook and waiters have clean bill of health. Require them to have
regular medical checkups. Only in the manner can anyone be assure
as to whether or not they are afflicted with a communicable disease.
True or False: Decide whether the statement is true or false. Write (T) if the
statement is True and (F) if the statement is False. Write your answer to a
separate sheet.
1. Hygiene and sanitation are the least consideration in setting-up and
managing a food service business.
2. Grooming means practices that promote personal cleanliness and
good health.
3. Clean water is one of the most important aspects in food industry.
4. Dirty and messy working areas bring about most cases of food
contamination or food poisoning.
5. It is advisable to have more staff in charge of maintaining the
sanitation in the kitchen and dining area.
6. Proper food handling and storage is important to avoid spoilage and
wastage.
7. Segregate wet and dry garbage.
8. Health and safety of the customers is the responsibility of the waiters.
9. The clothes or uniform of the cook and waiters should be given with
least consideration.
10. Personal hygiene begins at work.
TRUE OR FALSE
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. F
9. F
10. F
Learning Objectives:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Discuss the side works of service staff and their station assignment
2. Identify the different areas in the dining room that should be prepared
before and after each operation
3. List the tools and utensils to be prepared for service.
In this section, it will provide the ability of the food and beverage wait staffs
to supply quality service in the restaurant environment
What is Mise-en-Place?
One of the biggest benefits of using mise en place in the kitchen is to save
time. If you are a baker, chef, or anyone who loves to make food in the
kitchen, mise en place is a cooking style made for you. Mise en place allows
you to easily mix together all of your ingredients for cooking or baking in a
seamless manner. By doing a little bit of prep work before you begin
cooking, you can save yourself a lot of time and seamlessly move through
the steps of your recipe. Another benefit of using mise en place is to stay
organized. By getting all of your equipment and ingredients in one place, you
won't be going back and forth across the kitchen grabbing what you need to
cook your meal.
Mise-en-place Preparation
The first opening duty is to check your station to see that the general
area is presentable and ready to set up for service. Set up enough tables to
accommodate the reservations and the average number of persons without
reservations who are expected.
Using a clean cloth or sponge in a solution of mild detergent and warm
water, thoroughly work the tables before you set them. Check the seats,
dusting off crumbs and cleaning sticky areas.
If tablecloths are used, select the appropriate size and spread the cloth
on the table so that all four corners hang evenly and the edges of the table
cloth just touch the seats of the chair. Often a padding or second tablecloth
called a silencer is placed beneath the top cloth. The silencer gives the table
a better appearance and softens the clanking noise of the serviceware.
A professional way of placing the cloth on the table is to place the
centerfold at the center of the table and to simply open the cloth to cover the
table top. This method assures a quick, well centered placement of the cloth.
It may be used to replace soiled cloths while guests are present.
When condiments, candle, and ashtray are on the table and the soiled
cloth must be changed, move the items to one half of the tablecloth; gather
up the soiled cloth, exposing one half of the table or silencer; then place the
center items on the table or silencer. Remove the rest of the soiled cloth
completely, enclosing the crumbs so they do not fall on the seat and floor.
Replacing the cloth is the reverse operation. With center items
remaining at the edge of the table, place the centerfold of the tablecloth at the
center of the table. Fold up the top half so the center items may be placed on
the surface of the cloth. Then open the cloth completely and arrange the
condiments, centerpiece, ashtray, etc.
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Date Revised:
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If placemats are used, it is simple matter to arrange then neatly on the
clean tables.
After the tablecloths or placements are arranged properly, set up the
covers. A cover consists of the dinnerware, beverageware, flatware and linen
to be used by each person; it is a person’s place at the table. The amount of
serviceware and the arrangement depend on the type of service and the meal
to be served.
Carry supplies of dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and napkins to the
table on clean trays. Handle dinnerware by the edges, beverageware by the
bases or stems, and flatware by the waist as you set up the cover.check and
set aside any serviceware that is damaged or still soiled and return it to the
kitchen.
After the covers have been set, check to see that all centerpieces are
fresh and clean, that candles are replaced and the lights are in working order.
If your establishment has printed matchbook covers, place on book in each
ashtray. When table tent menus are used, place them uniformly on all tables.
True or False: Decide whether the statement is true or false. Write (T) if the
statement is True and (F) if the statement is False. Write your answer to a
separate sheet.
TRUE OR FALSE
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. F
6. F
7. T
8. F
9. T
10.T
Steps/Procedure:
1. Select table appointments and service equipment and lay it down on
a table
2. Identify and describe the items shown to you.
Assessment Method:
Performance Test
Special tent cards and similar special displays are put up for
promotion.
Cleanliness and condition of all tables, tableware and dining
room equipment are checked.
Learning Objectives:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Name the various types of table appointments used in the dining area
of a food and beverage service establishment
2. Mention the criteria for selecting service equipment
3. Describe the standard sizes, uses and upkeep of the dinnerware,
glassware and flatware used in different outlets in the food and
beverage service department
Introduction
The table is the “center of attraction” when it comes to food service.
Whether it is a mere canteen or an exquisite restaurant in a hotel, it is the
meal time and all other times that food is served, have a social function and
where is deemed that an immaculate table be seen. This is a time when people
come together to eat, talk and share experiences. People join with others at
mealtime because it is enjoyable to share a meal. The table setting, the way
the meal is served and the behavior of those at the table is set with the comfort
and convenience of the people in mind. The table need not be elaborate to
make it attractive. However, a table should be well laid so as to stimulate
people appetite. The equipment and other things used to set a table are called
table appointments. They include the table linen, dinnerware, flatware and
centerpieces.
The Table
The size and shape of tables depend entirely on the availability of space
and the kind of service employed. Normally, three types of tables are used:
the round, the square and the rectangular.
Table Linen
Your dining table was most likely a major home design as well as
monetary investment. It would be great to protect it and prolong its life for as
long as possible. That’s where table linens come in. Table linen includes table
cloths, placemat, table runner and table napkins. They are called table linen
because in old times they were mostly made from linen fabrics which are
durable. Nowadays table linen can be made from both natural and synthetic
fabrics.
To choose table linen you must always consider its durability, color,
fastness and ease of care. Care needs to be taken when handling linen to
prevent it from being creased. It should be stored flat and removed only as
required. Always check when placing linen on the table that it is free of stains
and not damaged in any way.
Table Cloths
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Tablecloths are the foundation of your table decorations. For formal
meal, or perhaps to
conceal an
unsightly dining
table, a full
tablecloth is a smart
solution. For a
simpler and more
minimal setting, or
to highlight a
beautiful dining
table underneath,
only a table runner
may be necessary.
These are made with different fabrics and in different colors. Usually,
patterned or colored table cloths are used for casual dining whilst
white and pastel plain clothes
are used for more formal
occasions.
The size of a tablecloth is
determined by the size of the
table on which it would be
put. Tablecloths should hang
down the side of the table up
to at least 30 cm. For very
formal and buffet tables, the
cloth should hang almost to
the ground. Tablecloths
should be well ironed and
used without creases.
Placemats
Placemats and napkins are the next layer of table setting. If your
tablecloth is more muted and subtle, or if you skipped out on using
one all together, consider being bold and having more fun with the
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placemat and napkin selections ---- perhaps a colorful graphic print
or unusual material selection. They usually measure about 28-43 cm.
They came in various shapes e.g. rectangular, oval, round etc. The
material used includes linen, lace, plastic, jute, cork etc.
Placemats are easier to maintain but they cannot be used for very
formal occasions. They are used on tables that are beautiful.
Sometimes they are placed on tablecloths to protect them. Tablemats
are used to cover the place occupied by one person whiles tablecloth
cover the whole table.
Table Runner
Table runners
complement your table
settings by adding color,
texture and a unifying
element to your table’s
cape. Table runners add a
touch of elegance,
bringing a sense of
tradition to an occasion.
Table runners are usually
30-33 cm wide and a little
longer than the table on
which they are used. They
are often used alongside
placemats. They are placed across the middle for the dining table
lengthwise.
They are mostly used to make the table attractive. Also they can
be a silencer to prevent dinnerware from making noise on the dining
table; they can also serve as a head pad. Below are the following
guidelines in using a table runner.
1. Measure the width and length of your table. Place your
tablecloth on the table and adjust it so that all sides hang
evenly. Your tablecloth should hang 6 inches past the
table edge all around.
2. Use a table runner that is one-third the width of the table.
The length should be 12 inches longer than the length of
the table, allowing each end to hand 6 inches past the
table edge on each end.
Table Napkins
Table napkins are made with fabric or paper. The fabric must be
absorbent. They can be made to match other table appointments or
to contract them. There are different napkins sizes.
Napkins are usually square. The following list shows what sized
napkins are used for various occasions:
1. Formal, Multiple Course, Meals – large napkin (22 to 26
inches square)
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2. Buffet Service – medium to
large napkins (18 to 24
inches square or 12 x 22
inches)
3. Informal Dinners – medium
napkins (18 to 20 inches
square)
4. Luncheons – smaller napkins
(14 to 16 inches square)
5. Tea – small napkins (12
inches square)
6. Cocktails – very small
napkins (9 inches square, 4 x 6 inches, or 6 x 8 inches)
Napkins at a
formal meal should
match the color of the
tablecloth. Napkin
texture should be
compatible with that of
the other linens at the
table and tableware
finish. Fine textures
work best for formal
occasions, while unique textures can be used at informal meals to add
interest to the table setting. Napkins are placed in the center of the
service plate to save space at a formal event. Table napkins can be made
of paper. They are cheaper and save washing. They can however be used
only for informal dining. Table napkins are made for wiping hands,
wiping the mouth, and protecting clothing when eating.
Silence Cloth
A heavy pad of material used underneath tablecloths. It is usually
fits the size and shape of the table without any allowance for overhang.
The best materials used are quilt, flannel, felt and thin foam. Besides
improving the appearance of the tablecloth, silence cloth protects the
table from hot dishes and deadens sound when plates and serving
dishes are placed.
Dinnerware
Flatware
This is sometimes called silverware and it refers to the equipment used
for eating and serving food at table. Table knives, forks and spoons, serving
spoons and forks, dessert spoons and coffee spoons are all called flatware.
They are made of silver, stainless steel, wood or plastic.
Silver and stainless steel are affected by eggs, vinegar, salt, tea and
coffee. You should avoid their prolonged contact with these foods. Discolored
stainless steel can be cleaned with non-abrasive materials like sifted wood
ash.
Before cutlery can be used by guests you must make sure it is clean
and polished. It is important to handle cutlery carefully. Do not tumble it out
of the wash basket or throw pieces on top of each other or you will cause
scratches. For hygiene reasons, cutlery that has been dropped on the floor
must be sent back through the wash cycle. Cutlery is polished using a lint-
free towel or polishing cloth straight after coming out of the dish washing
machine. If this is not possible then it should be dipped in a very hot water
that has had a few drops of vinegar or a slice of lemon added, and then
polished.
Glassware
Glassware come in various shapes and sizes, collectively they are called
glasswares. They add beauty and height to table setting. Glasswares are made
with glass, plastic, stainless steel and wood. Primarily, they are categorized
as:
1. Tumblers (flat bottomed, cylindrical glasses that is basically a bowl
without a stem or food)
Water Goblet
Highball Glass
The table, table appointments and other service equipment are assets
of the establishment and cost a considerable amount of money. Great care
should be taken while handling it and a strict control system should be
employed on the use, breakages, and pilferage. Regular inventories should be
taken to keep check on the costs, and to identify the right time to make a
purchase indent to replace equipment that is in short supply.
Steps/Procedure:
1.
2. Select table appointments and service equipment and lay it down
on a table
3. Identify and describe the items shown to you.
Assessment Method:
Performance Test
CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
1. Items shown are answered promptly, clearly and
accurately.
2. Additional information about the items are provided
3. Mention the criteria for selecting service equipment
Performance Test
Demonstration &
Observation &
Written Test
Questioning
Questioning
The evidence must show that the trainee…
Take table reservation*
Record reservations and information
Deal with clients
Sanitizing the restaurant
Prepare the restaurant service*
Perform different types of napkin folding
Set up the table*
Identify tablewares
Set-up banquets
Identify and explain the use of the different
food and beverage wares and equipment*
NOTE: *Critical aspects of competency
# of
Objectives/Conten Creat Evalu Analy Under Reme
Apply items/
t area/Topics e ate ze stand mber
% of test
Recording of
reservations and 1 1/5%
information
Telephone
Etiquette and 1 1/5%
Manners
Dealing with 1
1/5%
clients
Presenting the
1 1/5%
daily menu
Cleaning of 1
tableware and
1/5%
dining room
equipment
Preparation for 1
Restaurant 1/5%
Service
Napkin folding 2
2/10%
Style
Tableware 1
1 2/10%
identification
How to set up
banquets
1 1/5%
(including
skirting)
Elements of
setting the
1 1/5%
ambiance of the
dining area
Dining procedures 1
in setting the
mood and 1 2/10%
ambiance of the
dining area
Cleaning 1
procedures on 1/5%
floors/carpet
Operating audio-
1 1/5%
visual equipment
TOTAL 3 5 1 5 2 4 20/100%
General Instruction:
Specific Instruction:
Telephone 2 2 complete
Menu card 5 5
Note: In the remarks section, remarks may include for repair, for
replenishment, for reproduction, for maintenance etc.