Purchasing And Storage

Hello guys,

What do we have to know about this topic is the process of purchasing, receiving, storing and issuing procedures.

We need to know what is the factors that affect purchasing requirements:
The type and image of establishment, style of operation and system of service, storage available, financial resource and buying policies and availability.

What is purchasing?

Purchasing is a formal process of buying goods and services. There are two type of purchase order, open market or contract buying. We need to make sure the specify accurate size and weight of food, frequent delivery for fresh and always check for the price and bargain.

What is receiving?

Receiving is a proper receiving essential and vital for success of food service operation. Some rules of receiving is inspect the product according to invoice, list all the item received in report and have a proper storage. The delivered was check on quality, quantity and price.

What is storing?

Some food needs to be kept in the fridge to help stop bacteria from growing on it, such as food with a 'use by' date, cooked food and ready-to-eat food such as desserts and cooked meats.

What is issuing and inventory ?

Issuing is more prevalent in food service operations where more than one outlet uses a food storage area. Such as in a hotel where the coffee shop, banquets and the fine dining restaurant all share a central dining room and a storeroom. While inventory is an unpopular task at most restaurants, but one that is critical to controlling food costs and improving profitability.

So if we make a good storage we can control our food quality. Store it in a suitable place, and we can use it in a good condition.