TLE 10 W3 Equipment and Linens

IMPORTANT
FOOD
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Serving
counters
Trays
Shelving
cabinet
Refrigerators
and freezers
Working
table
Weighing
scale
Ranges
Griddles
Mixer
Slicer
Serving counters, also known as
cafeteria counters, are custom-built or
made-to-order equipment which are
used in the distribution of food. The
serving counter may be 6 meters or
longer depending upon the number of
sections it contains. Its length
depends upon the variety of food
items to be offered, rather than the
number of customers to be served.
Trays are available in varied sizes and
shapes but the one commonly used in
food service is the rectangular type
which measures 36 by 46 cms. Other
kinds of trays include aluminum,
stainless steel, plastic, and fiberglass
trays, Trays with divided sections are
also used to eliminate the use of
breakable dishes and the problem of
washing them.
Shelving cabinets are made of wood
or metal supported by uprights to
offer visibility of the shelf contents
and allow for maximum air circulation.
They are primarily used for storage of
dry goods and supplies.
Refrigerators and freezers are used to
hold food at sufficiently low
temperature in order to preserve the
food‘s quality and safeguard it against
Refrigerators and freezers are used to
hold food at sufficiently low
temperature in order to preserve the
food‘s quality and safeguard it against
bacterial growth. There are different
types of refrigerators and freezers.
These include the walk-in and reach-in
refrigerators and upright and box-type
freezers.
Working tables are especially made-
Working tables are especially made-
to-order equipment for the food
preparation
and cooking areas. Ideally, these
tables should have built-in ranges,
fryers, broilers,
and oven.
Dining
Area
Table Cloth
Linen is broadly used to include the tablecloth, silence cloth,
runners, placemats, and napkins.
Linens come in varied types of materials, including fiber,
plastic, and paper. They provide the background for the
dining table, as they come in different colors, styles,
textures, and designs to fit the theme, occasion, or
atmosphere in the dining room. They are chosen to blend
with the other table appointments and create the desired
dining ambience.
KINDS OF
LINENS
Silence Cloth
- a thick material used on a dining table under the
table cloth which deadens noise of dishes and
prevents tablecloth from sliding
Tablecloth
- a cloth used to over the table and improves overall
look of the table.
Top Cloth
- small pieces of materials placed on top of tablecloths. It
lessens the need of changing the large tablecloth more
frequently.
Table Runners
- long, narrow strips of cloth used on bare tables without
under liners. These can be used even without tablecloths
especially when the tabletop is of special finish.
Placemats
- it is placed underneath the individual plates and dishes
to catch crumbs, and protect the tablecloth, A protective
table pad usually made of paper, plastic or cloth for
restaurants and households.
Napkins
- a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the
mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing of
guests. It can be folded plain or in a variety of fancy
shapes when set on the table.
Doilies
- small ornamental piece of lace or linen or paper used to
protect a surface from scratches by hard objects such as vases
or bowls; or to decorate a
plate of food. It can be round, oblong, or square depending on
the material placed over it. It is placed under the salt and
pepper, or other dishes on the table.
Selection and Care of Linens
Linens must be selected based on the
following considerations: occasion, type of
material, color and design, durability, and
versatility.
Formal occasions call for ramie or damask
materials. Paper and plastic are only used for
informal occasions.
Linens must be made of absorbent
material. They must also be durable to
withstand frequent washing and
colorfast to be always presentable in
the dining room.
The color and design of the linen must be selected
to blend with the overall color motif and style of the
dining room. It is wiser and more practical in the
long run to purchase linens of a durable material,
even at a relatively higher price, than to practice
false economy by buying cheaper linens which are
not durable. The more uses can be made of one‘s
linen, the less investment is needed.

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