May 26, 2010

Salad/Deli Line

Hi :,
I really need to start getting more sleep or I won't make it through this internship. I had a reception in my honor today and I was so tired I could barely keep my eyes open. The reception was great though, Roslyn did a good job with the food and making us feel really welcomed. Many of the food service managers and workers were there to welcome us to the campus. I am really happy that Eric takes the time out to make us feel welcomed and at home here on the UConn campus. However, after the reception is was back to work. I was placed with Penny today on the salad and deli line. Cutting up all the vegetables for the line was really fun. I really liked that Penny and the other assistants allowed me to take part in their work. I was suppose to make a potato salad but I think there was something wrong with the potatoes so maybe later we will move on to something else. Working the Salad and deli line is a pretty laid back job. All I had to do was make sure the line was clean and full at all times. During the hours that the dining hall was closed I got to prep for the next meal. Working the evening shift is one of the best times to learn because you get to do it all, break down and set up.
Eric also pulled us aside and showed us how to do forecasting in FoodPro. We actually got to do the task as well as watched Eric do it. Eric explained how forecasting is important in food service and some of the things that can go wrong. Forecasting is used to generate food cost/purchase, along with other things. So it is really important that employees are recording correct numbers and managers are checking on a consistent basis. Overall, my day went pretty well.
On a side note, the girls and I are bonding pretty well and the summer is shaping up to be a fun one. Anyway my break is over so I got to run.

Mahalia