Create a specification for a product of your choice that would be used in the fo
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Question
Create a specification for a product of your choice that would be used in the following food service operation:
A New York Hospital in Lower Manhattan 400 beds Cafeteria and patients meals prepared on premise
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
Remember you are not only the purchaser but also the customer!
The intended use of your product describes how you will use the product. Decide if your product will be portion controlled – these are usually individually wrapped or packaged. (like the lettuce or chicken breast)
You should know the exact name of the item you want FOR EXANPLE. You can’t just ask for grapes – you need to ask for “concord” grapes or seedless California green grapes Include the packers name FOR EXAMPLE Heinz or a “no brand name”
Size of product indicated in terms of weight or volume or count FOR EXANPLE. You may say “six to a case #10 cans”.
Include if applicable – grade – FOR EXAMPLE :Grade of meat USDA prime, USDA Choice etc.
Place or origin – is it from Mexico, US, or another country Does it matter for your hospital?
Are you going to put temperature controls on your product – FOR EXAMPLE Must be delivered at or below 41 degrees.
For hospitals an approved supplier should be used.
Information that may be included depending on your product:
Items yield
Packaging
Color
Quality level
Grade
Count
Size
Temperature or processing requirements
Shipping or inspection methods
Sample Product Specification
Exact Name: Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon
Packers Name: Imperial Alaskan Salmon Steaks
Intended Use: Steaks, salmon burger, Salmon cakes
Size: 10-12 lbs
US Grade: A
Packaging Procedure: Flash Frozen Vacuum packed
Color #FF0000
Acceptance range -10F to -30F
Count 4
Drained weight 54lb
It can be any product that you choice
Exact Name: Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon
Packers Name: Imperial Alaskan Salmon Steaks
Intended Use: Steaks, salmon burger, Salmon cakes
Size: 10-12 lbs
US Grade: A
Packaging Procedure: Flash Frozen Vacuum packed
Color #FF0000
Acceptance range -10F to -30F
Count 4
Drained weight 54lb
Explanation / Answer
we have chsoen apples for the hospital meals.
Exact Name: APPLES-Red Delicious
Packers Name: Bruno farms
Intended Use: For edible use only
Size: 40-lb
US Grade: US fancy
Packaging Procedure: Flash Frozen Vacuum packed
Color- natural color (40 percent-US fancy)
Temperature- store below 41O F
Count 100
Drained weight Minimum drained weight 96 oz per can
Exact Name: APPLES-Red Delicious
Packers Name: Bruno farms
Intended Use: For edible use only
Size: 40-lb
US Grade: US fancy
Packaging Procedure: Flash Frozen Vacuum packed
Color- natural color (40 percent-US fancy)
Temperature- store below 41O F
Count 100
Drained weight Minimum drained weight 96 oz per can
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