Food Service Purchasing
Course Overview
Food Service Purchasing combines the requisite information on foodservice purchasing and storeroom operations, along with financial stewardship. This comprehensive course brings the four most important foundations in foodservice purchasing in one course: market and distribution systems, storeroom operations, cost controls and comprehensive product information. In addition, this course covers present-day issues like theft and security, legal and regulatory compliance, and scientific applications like aquaculture and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Program Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Comprehend the basics of selection and procurement of food products
Identify guidelines for organizing and storing food packages
Identify the steps for controlling cost and quality
Identify various food product types and factors related to their purchase and storing
Identify various beverage product types and factors related to their purchase and storing
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What are my payment options?
Click the Financing link at the top of this page for financing information.
What is difference between a certificate and a certification?
By successfully completing a course through one of our college or university partners the student is awarded a Certificate of Completion from the institution. If there is a state or national exam that the course is preparing a student for, the proper certifying body will be indicated and that association will proctor and award any type of certification. This is the student’s responsibility, although ECA is here to help guide our students in the right direction.
Does this course translate in to college credit?
Through our college and university partners, ECA offers non-credit certificate programs.
How long do access to my complete my course?
Access will begin on your start date and end on your end date unless otherwise specified. If you are falling behind in your course please contact an Education Consultant to talk about your options.
When are the course start dates?
The course start dates are determined by the student due to open-enrollment.
Is the Certification exam included in the course?
The certification exam is not included in the cost of the course unless otherwise specified in the course education and training plan.
