Culinary math principles and applications
By: Chef Michael J. McGreal ; Linda J. Padilla
Publisher: American Technical Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Orland Park, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
ISBN-13: 9780826942111
Subjects: Mathematics; Cooking
Notes: Includes index.

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Table of contents: title: ch. 1: Using math in foodservice operations; title: How math is used in food service; title: Performing basic math calculations; title: ch. 2: Measuring in the professional kitchen; title: Using standardized measures; title: Measuring volume; title: Measuring weight; title: Measuring time and temperature; title: Measuring distance; title: ch. 3: Calculating measurements; title: Whole number measurements; title: Fraction measurements; title: Decimal measurements; title: Calculating area, volume, and angles; title: Basic statistics; title: ch. 4: Converting measurements and scaling recipes; title: Converting measurements; title: Scaling recipes; title: ch. 5: Calculating percentages and ratios; title: Calculating percentages; title: Using yield percentages; title: Using baker's percentages; title: Calculating ratios; title: Using ratios; title: ch. 6: Calculating food costs and menu prices; title: Identifying as-purchased costs; title: Calculating unit costs; title: Calculating as-served costs; title: Calculating food cost percentages; title: Calculating menu prices; title: Using pricing forms; title: ch. 7: Calculating revenue and expenses; title: Calculating revenue; title: Calculating expenses; title: ch. 8: Analyzing profit and loss; title: Making a profit; title: Standard profit and lass; title: Special even profit and loss; title: Appendix:; title: Math formulas; title: Reference tables; title: Interactive CD-ROM contents:; title: Quick quizzes; title: Illustrated glossary; title: Master math applications; title: Media clips; title: Flash cards; title: Forms and tables