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    Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) that provides educators with the tools and features to create and manage online courses. It allows educators to organize course materials, create quizzes and assignments, host discussion forums, and track student progress. Moodle is highly flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of different institutions and learning environments.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTROL

Food and Beverage Control is a specialized course designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage the cost and quality control systems within food service operations. The course focuses on the planning, implementation, and monitoring of control systems used to optimize efficiency, minimize waste, and ensure profitability in the hospitality industry.

Students will explore key areas such as purchasing and receiving, inventory management, portion control, menu pricing, cost analysis, and revenue management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between food and beverage costs, operational procedures, and financial performance. Through both theoretical learning and practical applications, learners will develop critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for making informed managerial decisions.

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction to Food and Beverage Control Systems

Cost Terminology and Classification

Purchasing and Receiving Procedures

Storage and Inventory Management

Food and Beverage Production Control

Sales and Revenue Control

Menu Planning and Pricing Strategies

Cost Control Tools and Techniques

Use of Technology in F&B Control (e.g., POS systems, inventory software)

Budgeting and Financial Reporting in F&B Operations

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Apply cost control principles to manage food and beverage operations effectively.

Monitor and analyze food and beverage costs to enhance profitability.

Implement effective purchasing, receiving, and storage procedures.

Utilize data and technology for inventory and sales control.

Make informed decisions related to menu pricing and cost reduction strategies.

Target Audience: This course is ideal for students of hospitality management, culinary arts, restaurant supervisors, catering managers, and anyone aspiring to take on leadership roles in food and beverage operations.