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Purchasing Assignment
Jemima Collins
Jessica Gunther
NTRS 414A
Fall Quarter 2014
California State University, Los Angeles
PURCHASING ASSIGNMENT
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Write Up
Our assignment was designed for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation hospital. When
creating our purchasing order, we considered many points, discussed below.
Whether to purchase foods individually portioned or in bulk:
Examples include cereal, syrup, pudding cups, and beverages. Purchasing
individual portions of these items made calculations easier regarding how much to
order. It also seemed that it would be easier to use in the foodservice setting and
save time that would normally be spent on portioning.
Whether to purchase fresh or frozen versions of food:
Examples include meats, breads, desserts, and produce. This was mostly decided
based on what was available. Purchasing frozen items is convenient because they
will last longer than their fresh counterparts and some items that would otherwise
be out of season can be found (for us, blueberries).
What level of quality of food to purchase:
Examples include produce and meats. Most of these considerations were decided
based on what the food would be used for. Fruit to be eaten whole and on its own
should be fresh and of high quality. Fruit to be used as part of a larger recipe can
be frozen or canned without compromising the integrity of the dish. For example,
we ordered fresh whole fancy grade oranges as they were to be eaten as is, while
we felt that canned mandarin oranges in a Chinese salad and frozen blueberries
for a yogurt parfait would suffice.
What foods are available:
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Examples include produce (seasonality), desserts, and very specific foods. When
we could not find satisfactory products, we had to adjust our menu. For instance,
specific salad dressings like plum balsamic had to be replaced, as they were not
available. Other foods, like rice pudding and olive bread were changed, as the
versions we found of them did not seem of adequate quality.
In what condition foods arrive:
Examples include lettuce heads versus pre-washed, cut lettuce and sliced almonds
versus whole almonds. Purchasing foods further along in the preparation process
reduces labor cost, level of skill required of employees, preparation time, and
waste. That said, it does increase cost of products. We preferred more prepared
foods because it made calculations regarding how much to order easier as we did
not have to consider edible portion. There were only a few items we ordered for
which edible portion was a factor. These were basil, red tomatoes, and Roma
tomatoes. Calculating edible portion was not difficult, but would have been very
time consuming if necessary for many products.
Whether to purchase pre-made dishes or each individual ingredient:
Examples include meat entres, soups, and salads. We purchased individual
ingredients for the Chinese and Caprese salads, but a kit for the Caesar salad.
Similarly, we purchased ready-made tortilla soup, oven-fried chicken, and BBQ
ribs instead of breaking down each recipe. We purchased these ready-made
products when available as it made calculations easier and saved time. Individual
ingredients were purchased when we could not find ready-made products.
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assumption was made because some people really dislike fish. Other assumptions
included that BBQ ribs would be slightly more popular than oven-fried chicken,
chicken pesto would be more popular than a Panini, and chicken tacos would be
more popular than a turkey burger.
This assignment taught us how many moving parts need to be considered to create a welloiled machine.
PURCHASING ASSIGNMENT
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Two-Day Menu
Day 1
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Whole orange
Tomato soup
Cheerios
Chinese salad in a
sesame ginger dressing
Blueberry muffin
OR
OR
Apple Juice
Roasted carrots
Breadstick
French roll
Butterscotch pudding
Lemonade
Coconut water
Tortilla soup
Caprese salad
Caesar salad
Butter croissant
OR
OR
Orange juice
Turkey burger on a
whole wheat bun
Coleslaw
Sauted spinach
Corn bread
Garlic bread
Cheesecake
Carrot cake
Horchata
Sweet tea
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Quantities and Calculations for Two-Day Menu
Day 1
Whole Orange (250 servings)
1 orange per serving x 250 people = 250 oranges
Cheerios (250 servings)
1 single serve bowl per serving x 250 people = 250 single serve bowls
French Toast (250 servings)
French toast bread (2 slices per serving) x 250 people = 500 slices
Maple syrup (1.5-ounce serving) x 250 people = 375 ounces
Breakfast Sausage (pork sausage link)
(2 links per serving) x 250 = 500 links
Blueberry Muffin (250 servings)
1 muffin per serving x 250 people = 250 muffins
Apple Juice (250 servings)
8-ounce serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Tomato Soup (250 servings)
8-ounce cup of soup per serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Spinach Salad (250 servings)
Spinach (8-ounce serving) x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Strawberries, sliced (2-ounce serving) x 250 people = 500 ounces
Almonds, sliced (2-ounce serving) x 250 people = 500 ounces
Italian dressing (1-ounce serving) x 250 people = 250 ounces
Prosciutto and Brie Panini (100 servings)
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Prosciutto (4-ounce serving) x 100 people = 100 ounces
Brie (5-ounce serving) x 100 people = 500 ounces
Ciabatta (1 roll per serving) x 100 people = 100 rolls
Chicken Pesto with Fusilli (150 servings)
1 Chicken Breasts (5-ounce serving) x 150 people = 750 ounces
Pesto sauce (4-ounce serving) x 150 people = 600 ounces
Fusilli (8-ounce serving) x 150 people = 1200 ounces
Roasted Carrots (250 servings)
Carrot coins (8-ounce serving) x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Breadstick (250 servings)
1 breadstick per serving x 250 people = 250 breadsticks
Chocolate Mousse Cake (250 servings)
1 slice per serving x 250 people = 250 slices
Lemonade (250 servings)
8-ounce serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Chicken noodle soup (250 servings)
8-ounce cup of soup per serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Chinese Salad (250 servings)
Romaine Lettuce, bagged (6-ounce serving) x 250 people = 1500 ounces
Red cabbage, shredded (2-ounce serving) x 250 people = 500 ounces
Green onions (2-ounce serving) x 250 people = 500 ounces
Chow mein noodles (2-ounce serving) x 250 people = 500 ounces
Almonds, sliced (2-ounce serving) x 250 people = 500 ounces
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Mandarin oranges, canned (2-ounce serving) x 250 people = 500 ounces
Asian sesame ginger dressing (1-ounce serving) x 250 people = 250 ounces
Beef and Broccoli with Steamed White Rice (200 servings)
Beef-top sirloin, sliced (6-ounce serving) x 200 people = 1200 ounces
Teriyaki sauce (2-ounce serving) x 200 people = 400 ounces
Broccoli, florets (2-ounce serving) x 200 people = 400 ounces
Steamed white rice (4-ounce serving) x 200 people = 800 ounces
Sesame Crusted Mahi-mahi with Angel Hair Pasta (50 servings)
Mahi-mahi (6-ounce serving) x 50 people = 300 ounces
Sesame seeds (3-ounce serving) x 50 people = 150 ounces
Angel hair pasta (8-ounce serving) x 50 people = 400 ounces
Grilled Pineapple Spears (250 servings)
4-ounce serving x 250 people = 1000 ounces
French Roll (250 servings)
1 roll per serving x 250 people = 250 rolls
Butterscotch Pudding (250 servings)
1 cup (3.5-ounces) per serving x 250 people = 250 cups/875 ounces
Coconut Water (250 servings)
1 can per serving (12-ounces) x 250 people = 250 cans/3000 ounces
Day 2
Whole Pear (250 servings)
1 pear per serving x 250 people = 250 pears
Grape Nut Cereal (250 servings)
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1 single serve bowl per serving x 250 people = 250 single serve bowls
Yogurt Parfait (250 servings)
Vanilla yogurt (8-ounce serving) x 250 people= 2000 ounces
Honey nut granola (4-ounce serving) x 250 people = 1000 ounces
Blueberries, frozen (4-ounce serving) x 250 people = 1000 ounces
Butter Croissants-mini (250 servings)
1 croissant-mini per serving x 250 people = 250 croissants
Orange Juice (250 servings)
8-ounces per serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Tortilla Soup (250 servings)
8-ounce cup of soup per serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Caprese Salad (250 servings)
Roma tomatoes (2-ounce serving) x 250 people = 500 oz/16oz= 31.3lb (EP); 31.3/0.9
yield= 34.7 lbs to purchase
Mozzarella cheese (2-ounce serving) x 250 people = 500 ounces
Basil (0.5-ounce serving) x 250 people = 125 oz/16oz= 7.8lb (EP); 7.8/0.5 yield= 15.6 lbs
to purchase
Balsamic vinegar (1-ounce serving) x 250 people = 250 ounces
Chicken Tacos (150 servings)
Corn tortillas (2 tacos per serving) x 1 tortilla per taco x 150 servings = 300 tortillas
Chicken, seasoned (5-ounce serving) x 150 servings = 750 ounces
Mexican cheese (2-ounce serving) x 150 servings = 300 ounces
Shredded lettuce (2-ounce serving) x 150 servings = 300 ounces
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Pico de Gallo (2-ounce serving) x 150 servings = 300 ounces
Turkey Burger (100 servings)
Turkey patty (1 patty per serving) x 100 people = 100 patties
Lettuce (1-ounce per serving) x 100 people = 100 ounces
Tomato-red (1-ounce per serving) x 100 people = 100 oz/16oz= 6.3lb (EP); 6.3/0.8
yield= 7.9 lbs to purchase
Onion (1-ounce per serving) x 100 servings = 100 ounces
Hamburger buns (1 bun per serving) x 100 people = 100 buns
Coleslaw (250 servings)
4-ounce serving x 250 people = 1000 ounces
Cornbread (250 servings)
1 slice per serving x 250 people = 250 slices
Cheesecake (250 servings)
1 slice per serving x 250 people = 250 slices
Horchata (250 servings)
8-ounce serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Butternut Squash Soup (250 servings)
8-ounce cup of soup per serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Caesar Salad (250 servings)
8-ounce serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
BBQ Ribs with a Baked Potato (150 servings)
Rib patty with BBQ sauce (4-ounce serving) x 150 = 600 ounces
Potato (1 potato per serving) x 150 people = 150 potatoes
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Cheddar cheese (2-ounce serving) x 150 servings = 300 ounces
Oven Fried Chicken with Cheese Scalloped Potatoes (100 servings)
Chicken (4-ounce serving) x 100 people = 400 ounces
Scalloped Potatoes (8-ounce serving) x 100 people = 800 ounces
Sauted Spinach (250 servings)
Spinach (8-ounce serving) x 250 people = 2000 ounces
Garlic (1-ounce serving) x 250 people = 250 ounces
Garlic Bread (250 servings)
1 slice per serving x 250 people = 250 slices
Carrot Cake (250 servings)
1 slice per serving x 250 people = 250 slices
Sweet Tea (250 servings)
8-ounces per serving x 250 people = 2000 ounces
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Specifications
Item
Specification
1 case
Prosciutto
3 cases
Chicken
breasts
7 cases
Beef Loin
2 cases
Mahi-mahi
2 cases
Shredded
Chicken
2 cases
Turkey
patty
3 cases
Breaded
chicken
breast
Unit
Cost
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Dairy, Eggs
Delivery: Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am
BOE= Brand or Equivalent
All dairy and eggs must be delivered and stored at 33-40 F.
Item
#
Quantity
Item
Specification
8 cases
11 cases
Vanilla
yogurt
4 cases
Mozzarella
cheese
2 cases
Shredded
cheese
Unit
Cost
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Produce
Delivery: Tuesday and Friday, 4:00-5:00am
All produce must be delivered at 33-40 F.
Item
#
Quantity
Item
Specification
2 cases
Oranges,
navel
25 cases
Spinach
4 cases
13 cases
Carrots
8 cases
Romaine
lettuce
7 cases
Red
cabbage
4 cases
Green
onions
3 cases
Broccoli
3 cases
Pears
10
4 cases
Roma
Tomatoes
11
16 cases
Basil
12
1 case
Green Leaf
Lettuce
13
1 case
Red
Tomatoes
14
1 case
Onion
Unit
Cost
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15
crates; Store at 34-36 F.
15
7 cases
Coleslaw
16
13 case
17
2 cases
Potato
18
4 cases
Pineapple
19
1 case
Shredded
lettuce
20
1 case
Garlic
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Frozen Foods
Delivery: Saturday, 4:00-5:00am
BOE= Brand or equivalent
All frozen foods must be stored and delivered at 32 F or below.
Item
#
Quantity
Item
Specification
2 cases
Breakfast
sausage
links
7 cases
French toast
4 cases
Cheesecake
9 cases
Chocolate
mousse cake
11 cases
3 cases
Blueberry
muffins
2 cases
Garlic bread
1 case
Hamburger
buns
2 cases
Croissant
10
2 cases
Ciabatta
11
1 case
Pesto sauce
12
1 case
Breadstick
13
3 cases
Unit
Cost
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17
14
2 cases
Cornbread
15
4 cases
BBQ ribs
16
4 cases
Blueberries
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Bread
Delivery: Wednesday, 4:00-5:00am
All bread must be delivered and stored at 50-70 F.
Item #
Quantity
Item
Specification
2 cases
Tortilla
s
Unit Cost
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Miscellaneous Grocery
Delivery: Monday, 9:30-10:30am
BOE=Brand or equivalent
Item # Quantity
Item
Specification
3 cases
Cheerios
3 cases
Pancake syrup
4 cases
Tomato soup
7 cases
Sliced almonds
2 cases
Balsamic vinegar
4 cases
Fusilli
4 cases
Lemonade
4 cases
Chicken noodle
soup
4 cases
Chow mein
noodles
10
1 case
Mandarin
oranges, canned
11
2 cases
Asian sesame
Unit
Cost
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20
ginger dressing
12
1 case
Teriyaki sauce
13
11 cases
Coconut water
14
4 cases
Shredded Wheat
cereal
15
6 cases
Honey granola
16
4 cases
Orange juice
17
8 cases
Carrot cake
18
2 cases
Italian dressing
19
6 cases
Horchata
20
8 cases
Butternut squash
soup
21
4 cases
Scalloped
potatoes
22
6 cases
Sweet tea
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21
23
2 cases
Sesame seeds
24
2 cases
Pico de Gallo
25
6 cases
Butterscotch
Pudding
26
2 cases
Rice
27
2 cases
28
4 cases
Apple juice