Finally, the noncommercial food service director has a comprehensive manual! This massive book will show you step by step how to set up, operate, and manage a financially successful food service operation. Easy-to-understand, this manual points out methods to increase success and shows how to avoid common mistakes. The CD-ROM contains the forms in the book in PDF format. Learn basic cost-control systems, successful kitchen management, equipment, food safety and HACCP, dietary considerations, special patient/client needs, how to hire and keep a qualified professional staff, manage, and more.

Douglas R. Brown is a best selling author and publisher of computer software and books specific to the food service industry. His extensive background and years of service in the food service industry provides the practical insight into the business so desperately needed in the highly volatile food service industry.