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Applied research and educational needs in food service management

Applied research and educational needs in food service management Purpose – The paper aims to provide a better understanding of food service technologies, applied research and technical literacy needs in hospitality. Design/methodology/approach – Reviews the applied research in food services and the technical literacy needed to interpret and benefit from it. Findings – The summary of research is provided in the subject areas identified by QAAHE (2000): food safety management, food quality management and product development; equipment and facility layout/design; operational planning and modelling; as well as market and consumer related aspects. Underpinning scientific disciplines and operational/ strategic benefits of the described studies as well as the three tiers in the educational pathways in food production are described. Practical implications – The research findings can be used as a source of competency‐building by practitioners and educators. Originality/value – The paper identifies the main types of research and develops conceptual links between the scientific fundamentals of food service operations and industry practices. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management Emerald Publishing

Applied research and educational needs in food service management

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0959-6119
DOI
10.1108/09596110510597570
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Abstract

Purpose – The paper aims to provide a better understanding of food service technologies, applied research and technical literacy needs in hospitality. Design/methodology/approach – Reviews the applied research in food services and the technical literacy needed to interpret and benefit from it. Findings – The summary of research is provided in the subject areas identified by QAAHE (2000): food safety management, food quality management and product development; equipment and facility layout/design; operational planning and modelling; as well as market and consumer related aspects. Underpinning scientific disciplines and operational/ strategic benefits of the described studies as well as the three tiers in the educational pathways in food production are described. Practical implications – The research findings can be used as a source of competency‐building by practitioners and educators. Originality/value – The paper identifies the main types of research and develops conceptual links between the scientific fundamentals of food service operations and industry practices.

Journal

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality ManagementEmerald Publishing

Published: Jun 1, 2005

Keywords: Food industry; Research; Hospitality services; Tourism; Education

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