1. What do quality control standards and practices have to do with the food service
industry? Identify several quality control standards and practices that are of critical importance to
the food service industry and de
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1. What do quality control standards and practices have to do with the food service
industry? Identify several quality control standards and practices that are of critical importance to
the food service industry and describe them. Provide scenarios that act as examples of these
standards and practices in action within the food service industry.
2. Imagine that you have recently been hired as the head of marketing for a small chain of cafes in
Tulsa. What marketing strategies will you use to help encourage the success of this café
chain? Describe a combination of traditional and innovative marketing strategies that may be
used in the food service industry, briefly explaining how you might employ each strategy.
3. You have watched your father run a successful catering business for many years in the hope that
one day he would hand that business over to you—and that day has arrived. What technical
skills have you watched your father demonstrate over the years that have allowed him to deliver
quality food service? Describe these skills, how he demonstrated them, how they contributed to
his success, and how you will continue these skills for continued success.
4. Are there any entrepreneurs that you admire that have also made significant contributions to the
food service industry? If so, describe this individual and explain their contributions. If not, spend
some time online exploring and find an entrepreneur (different from the ones mentioned in the
unit) that has made significant contributions to the food service industry and describe this
individual.
5. Consider the town that you live in— the economy, the businesses that exist, the culture. Now
imagine that you have already acquired a degree in culinary arts and several food service
certifications, and you are ready to become an entrepreneur in the food service industry—what
will you do? Evaluate and examine various entrepreneurship opportunities that you might be
interested in.
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