Purchasing for Chefs: A Concise Guide

Andrew und John M. Stefanelli H. Feinstein

ISBN 10: 0470292164 / ISBN 13: 9780470292167

Published by Wiley, 2009

About this Item

Gebraucht - Sehr gut Früher mit der ISBN 0471728985 -Now in the new Second Edition, Purchasing for Chefs is a comprehensive yet concise treatment of the purchasing principles that teaches students and chefs the basic principles of how to purchase goods and services in order to run their businesses effectively. It contains sections on 'Purchasing Technology' that explains purchasing lingo beyond the scope of the book as well as illustrating different tools used in purchasing. This book is written in a unique conversational style that makes purchasing an accessible subject. A Quick Guide to Economical and Efficient Purchasing Decisions for ChefsExcellent food and outstanding service are the hallmarks of successful foodservice operations, but a chef's skill at making smart purchasing decisions can make the difference between success and failure. This Second Edition of the bestselling Purchasing for Chefs provides managers and chefs with a streamlined introduction to making practical purchasing decisions and help them run their business effectively.In this accessible, easy-to-understand book, the bestselling author team of Andrew Hale Feinstein and John M. Stefanelli guide the reader step-by-step through every facet of purchasing: from which items to buy and how much to order, to getting the best deal and preventing fraud and pilfering.Revised and updated to reflect current purchasing standards, this new edition features:Employee fraud stories that help chefs identify ways to protect their inventoryProfessionalAdvice sidebars, highlighting some of the major purchasing challenges and issues that chefs face every dayPractice Problems that encourage readers to exercise and demonstrate their understanding to the topics coveredReinforcement section such as Discussion Questions and Apply What You've Learned problems that challenge readers to put what they've learned into practiceWeb site links in each chapter for additional informationWritten in a conversational style that makes even complex subjects clear, Purchasing for Chefs, Second Edition will enable every chef to dramatically improve purchasing practices at any establishment. Taschenbuch, Größe: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Purchasing for Chefs: A Concise Guide
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470292164
• ISBN 13: 9780470292167
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Dimensions: 22.6W x 15.2H x 1.5D centimeters 22.6 centimeters width by 15.2 centimeters height by 1.5 centimeters depth
• Weight: 386 grams

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Synopsis

Now in the new Second Edition, Purchasing for Chefs is a comprehensive yet concise treatment of the purchasing principles that teaches students and chefs the basic principles of how to purchase goods and services in order to run their businesses effectively.  It contains sections on "Purchasing Technology" that explains purchasing lingo beyond the scope of the book as well as illustrating different tools used in purchasing.  This book is written in a unique conversational style that makes purchasing an accessible subject.

About the Author

Andrew Hale Feinstein is Dean and James A. Collins Distinguished Chair at the Collins College of Hospitality Management at California Sate Polytechnic University, Pomona.

John M. Stefanelli is a Professor in the Food and Beverage Management Department at William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.