{"product_id":"purchasing-for-chefs-isbn-9780470292167","title":"Purchasing for Chefs","description":"Now in the new \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition, Purchasing for Chefs\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive yet concise treatment of the purchasing principles that teaches students and chefs the basic principles of how to purchase goods and services in order to run their businesses effectively.  It contains sections on \"Purchasing Technology\" that explains purchasing lingo beyond the scope of the book as well as illustrating different tools used in purchasing.  This book is written in a unique conversational style that makes purchasing an accessible subject.  Preface.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Menu Planning.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Kind of Stuff Should I Sell?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Product Quality.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Kind of Stuff Should I Buy?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Food Vendors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Should I Buy This Stuff From?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Purchase Orders.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much Stuff Should I Buy?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Purchase Prices.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Get the Best Deal?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Ordering Process.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Actually Buy This Stuff?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Inventory Control.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Keep Track of All This Stuff?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurchasing Terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAndrew Hale Feinstein\u003c\/b\u003e is Dean and James A. Collins Distinguished Chair at the Collins College of Hospitality Management at California Sate Polytechnic University, Pomona.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn M. Stefanelli\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor in the Food and Beverage Management Department at William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eA Quick Guide to Economical and Efficient Purchasing Decisions for Chefs\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExcellent food and outstanding service are the hallmarks of successful foodservice operations, but a chef's skill at making smart purchasing decisions can make the difference between success and failure. This Second Edition of the bestselling Purchasing for Chefs provides managers and chefs with a streamlined introduction to making practical purchasing decisions and help them run their business effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this accessible, easy-to-understand book, the bestselling author team of Andrew Hale Feinstein and John M. Stefanelli guide the reader step-by-step through every facet of purchasing: from which items to buy and how much to order, to getting the best deal and preventing fraud and pilfering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevised and updated to reflect current purchasing standards, this new edition features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee fraud stories that help chefs identify ways to protect their inventory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessionalAdvice sidebars, highlighting some of the major purchasing challenges and issues that chefs face every day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice Problems that encourage readers to exercise and demonstrate their understanding to the topics covered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReinforcement section such as Discussion Questions and Apply What You've Learned problems that challenge readers to put what they've learned into practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeb site links in each chapter for additional information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in a conversational style that makes even complex subjects clear, Purchasing for Chefs, Second Edition will enable every chef to dramatically improve purchasing practices at any establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989890580709,"sku":"NP9780470292167","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470292167.jpg?v=1761785809","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/purchasing-for-chefs-isbn-9780470292167","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}