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NUTR71-106: Food Service, Business and Systems

Description

The planning, operation, management, and evaluation of food service systems in a range of settings is a core practice area in nutrition and dietetics. This subject will critically examine and contrast the processes involved in the efficient and nutritious provision of food and nutrition services to a range of target populations and client groups. It focuses on the development of small- and large-scale food service operations, food service policies and procedures, menu planning, and recipe modification to achieve dietetic objectives. Factors influencing food choice and customer satisfaction will also be explored. Students will develop skills to manage and/or assist with the provision of meals within a range of institutions.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: NUTR71-106
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Semesters offered:
  • September 2023 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,310.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,400.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,570.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,850.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Collect, organise, and evaluate food-related information, with consideration of personal, population, and planetary health.
  2. Apply a socio-ecological and systems approach to examine nutrition and food-related innovations and quality improvements.
  3. Ensure nutritious, safe, and quality food provision which meets relevant industry regulations and standards.
  4. Evaluate the role of human and operational resources in food service, business, and systems.
  5. Apply quality, cost, allergen, and risk management processes relevant to food service
  6. Construct, modify, or review recipes, food products, and menus for a variety of settings, including healthcare institutions.
  7. Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy in accordance with professional conduct and ethical standards.
  8. Demonstrate feasible, evidence-based approaches to practice change, with consideration of the dietitian's role and scope.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
    Semester start: 11/09/2023
    Subject start: 11/09/2023
    Cancellation 1: 25/09/2023
    Cancellation 2: 02/10/2023
    Last enrolment: 24/09/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 07/10/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 28/10/2023
    Teaching census: 06/10/2023
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
Semester start: 11/09/2023
Subject start: 11/09/2023
Cancellation 1: 25/09/2023
Cancellation 2: 02/10/2023
Last enrolment: 24/09/2023
Withdraw - Financial: 07/10/2023
Withdraw - Academic: 28/10/2023
Teaching census: 06/10/2023