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HOS 127 - Hospitality Purchasing


In depth instruction on foodservice purchasing techniques.  This course covers product information as well as management of the purchasing function and the relationship of effective purchasing toward maintaining a successful operation.  The selection and procurement functions of product and equipment within the hospitality foodservice industry are covered in detail.  Farm-to-fork concepts, locavore purchasing, and sustainability are explored.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Apply and demonstrate the concepts of purchasing techniques in the hospitality industry by addressing product and equipment identification, selection and procurement.
  2. Apply and demonstrate comprehension of the relationships between hospitality purchasing and effective hospitality cost controls.
  3. Apply and articulate purchasing concepts related to farm-to-fork, locavore, and sustainable purchasing techniques.