Title: Use standardized recipes for preparing large quantities of food.
Course: Quantity Food Specialization (16052-V) > Section: Applying Quantity Food Preparation Techniques

Use may include

- accurate conversion of standardized recipes using various cooking methods for production
- methods and equipment for maintaining holding temperatures (e.g., hot holding and cooling).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How does the quantity of food being prepared affect cooking-method decisions?
- What are some possible consequences when changing a standardized recipe to serve more people?

Communication

- What preparation steps need to be communicated when preparing large quantities of food?
- How can active listening skills benefit staff working to prepare large quantities of food?

Leadership

- What is the role of time management in quantity food preparation?
- What is the role of teamwork in quantity food preparation?

Management

- What equipment and storage needs may arise when preparing large quantities of food?
- What management qualities are essential when directing the preparation of large quantities of food?