This book presents a comprehensive portrait of commercial and non-commercial foodservice, emphasizing a ¿real-world¿ focus on the foodservice customer and the customer's satisfaction. Practical illustrations taken from everyday life reinforce theory and concepts, while coverage explores management and marketing issues and examines delivery systems. Addressed issues include aspects involved in planning, ingredient and quality control, production, food safety, sanitation, and maintenance -- as well as the management of supplies, employees and finances. The book also offers a focus on the central figure in delivery, the menu; and discusses purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory. For foodservice operations employees who want to increase their knowledge and efficiency.