Commercial Cookery Project: Food Operations and Purchasing Analysis

This project, completed by a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery student, examines food operations and purchasing within the context of a restaurant or catering environment. The assignment begins by identifying relevant operational areas, namely Food Operations and Food and Beverage management. The project then details the types of goods involved (dairy, dry, fresh, frozen, fruit/vegetables, and meat/seafood), including specific purchasing requirements and considerations for each, such as dietary needs and shelf life. Forecasting methods, including qualitative, time series analysis, and causal models, are applied to determine stock levels and purchasing needs. The project also covers price limitations, purchasing lists, supplier information, and organizational purchasing procedures, providing a comprehensive overview of inventory management and procurement in a commercial kitchen setting.