NUDI3300
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces a systems approach to management concepts and explores issues associated with the management of foodservice operations. This includes menu planning, ordering, preparation methods for quantity food production, quality control, and human resource management within a quality management framework. You will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and skills in professional food service practice undertaken in the 4th yr of the program. The concepts that are covered with respect to foodservice will be applied to nutrition services in a general sense. Entry level practitioners require management skills to contribute effectively to the delivery of nutrition services. In addition, many practitioners take on sole positions which usually include management roles, or wish to enter business for themselves. You should therefore find this course, while different from your previous courses, directly relevant to any dietetic position.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of food and nutrition service management.
2. Formulate plans relevant to food and nutrition service management.
3. Differentiate and contrast the role of foodservice personnel in a variety of foodservice settings.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of human resource management, financial management, and quality control.
5. Assess foodservices using a variety of evaluation tools, including total quality management, best practice/Evidence Based Practice, benchmarking and quality assurance processes.
Content
These topics are covered within the lecture series.
1. Management models of service delivery
2. Planning including menu planning
3. Production and distribution systems; materials management
4. Productivity, quality and satisfaction of services
5. Leadership and decision making
6. Marketing and business
7. Financial and Human resource management
8. Clinical productivity and information management
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the B Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) 12339 program. Students must have successfully completed NUDI2110, NUDI2220, HLSC4120.
Assumed knowledge
NUDI1000, NUDI2200, HLSC1220
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assessment 1 - menu assessment
Written Assignment: Assignment 2 - Foodservice assessment
Professional Task: Professional Activities
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- NUDI3300 - Semester 2, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 175.6 KB)
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