F & B Production

Food Production

Food Production is a department which is involved in preparation of food. A process, in which raw materials are cooked, combined and transformed to make a dish. The scope of Food Production has been widening at a faster pace in India as well as Abroad.

A Chef is involved from purchasing to deciding the menu, supervising the kitchen, maintaining the quality of food, sanitation standards, and coming up with new dishes. Food Production department comprises of main kitchen, banquet kitchen, soup section, pantry section, pastry section, baking & confectionary section, and vegetable section. Sections may vary based on the scale and star category of a hotel or hospitality establishment.

Skills Required:

• Good level of stamina as most of the catering jobs involve working in busy, hot and pressurized kitchens where you have to stay alert
• Good communication and multi-tasking skills
• Passion for food
• Dedication to work long hours

Career Scope

If you are planning to opt for the food production & catering industry, then you must have a knack for good food, thorough knowledge of food service and a mindset to understand the management techniques. Here you can learn on the job, begin as kitchen helpers, advancing to the position of cook or chef, or you can also start your own catering business. To get proper training and skills, you can opt for various courses tailor-made for the food production & catering industry.

You can find ample opportunities in industries like

• Hotels
• Airlines
• Food research laboratories
• Food wholesalers
• Catering establishments
• Retailers and restaurants
• Food processing companies

You can also set up your own food production company and catering business. All you need is good liasoning in the industry, besides production and catering of tasty and hygienic food. You can also create new and innovative food options for people who are keen on diet and health food.