Assignment Paper

Question 1 (5 points)
Room service is becoming increasingly popular and has replaced the traditional paper menu process in several hospitals (Journal articles)

Would this change be considered a LEAN or Re-engineering quality initiative? Provide rationale. (5 marks)

Question 2 (3 points)
Review the Winter menu and clearly identify the menu pattern (matrix) that forms the dinner menu (3 marks – ½ marks apply).

Bullet points are acceptable.

Question 3 (3 points)
A single use Christmas Day menu has been inserted for the Winter menu dinner meal on Saturday. Using proper menu planning principles, identify 3 specific menu changes that will be required to the menu, as a result of the insertion of the Christmas dinner.

Provide a suitable alternative for each and a brief rationale (3 marks).
Bullet points are acceptable.

Question 4 (5 points)
The Food service department at a Long Term Care facility currently provides residents with disposable straws at each meal. You understand that the current single use plastic legislation may require the elimination of the use of disposable straws.

A. Using the systems model approach, explain the impact the elimination of disposable straws will have on each of the inputs and outputs of the food service department. (4 marks ½ pt. for each)

B. Why would you use the systems model approach when considering this change? (1 mark)

Bullet points are acceptable for both A. and B.

Question 5 (4 points)
Referring to the Long Term Care Homes Act (LTCHA) legislation and regulations, list 4 menu planning guidelines that are not met in this Winter menu (4 marks).

Question 6(1 point)
You need to serve 65 cups of soup for a banquet. How many litres of soup do you need?
Question 6 options:
16.2 L

26 L

65 L

14.8 L

Question 7 (1 point)
A chef needs 12 gallons of broth for a soup. How many litres of broth does he need?

Question 7 options:

54.6 L

48.0 L

26.4 L

13.6 L

Question 8(1 point)
Select the most accurate answer. 75 oz of whole milk is equivalent to:
Question 8 options:
2.1 litres

2.3 litres