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Service MatterS



                      The art and craft of


                      industrial food service



                      At the heart of exceptional industrial food catering
                      service for an industrial plant lies a team of

                      experienced culinary experts and FoSTaC-certified
                      professionals, writes Rishikesh Dhodapkar, Business
                      Head (Food Service) at FFS, which provides 600,000+

                      meals per month to its food service clients, 95% of
                      which are for the medium-to-heavy industry segment.



                      Curating meal plans         wholesome ingredients. In an   management enables our
                                                                              kitchen staff to streamline
                                                  industry where reputation is
                        Assess meal requirements:   paramount, sourcing quality   their tasks, from prepping
                      We begin by understanding   materials is not just a practice   ingredients to cooking and
                      the meal requirements of the   for us – it is our commitment   plating dishes. This not only
                      workforce. We consult with   to excellence.             minimises waiting times for
                      nutritionists or dietitians to                          customers but also ensures
                      determine the ideal protein-  Hygiene and safety: Our   that our kitchens are capable
                      infused meal plan based on   commitment to food safety   of handling high-demand
                      factors such as age, gender,   and hygiene is unwavering.   periods without compromising
                      activity level, plant location   We adhere to rigorous industry   the quality of the food. On the
                      and specific job demands.   standards to ensure that every   other hand, with production
                      We ensure that the meals are   meal prepared and delivered   lines humming and machinery
                      not only delicious but also   meets the highest hygiene and   working tirelessly, workers
                      contribute to the workers’   safety criteria, minimising   sometime find themselves
                      long-term health.           any potential health risks and   facing a pressing shortage of
                                                  ensuring the well-being of the
                        Create tailored nutrient-  workforce.                 time, even when it comes to
                      dense meals: We collaborate                             essential tasks like meals. In
                                                                              response to this challenge, our
                      with our client’s team to curate   Feedback and adaptation:   practice of delivering certain
                      menus abundant in protein and   We regularly seek feedback   F&B items such as tea/snacks
                      equilibrium, tailored to satisfy   from the workforce to   directly to the shop floor has
                      the dietary inclinations and   assess the meal plan’s   emerged as a strategic solution
                      necessities of their workforce   effectiveness and adjust the   to keep operations running
                      engaged in industrial sectors.   menu accordingly, and as per   smoothly.
                      Our offerings boast a generous   evolving nutritional needs.
                      presence of green vegetables                              Our outlook encourages
                      and whole grains, thus      Navigating time             exploration within the
                      furnishing vital nutrients that   constraints           structured framework of
                      bolster immune functionality   in industrial            industrial food catering,
                                                                              which comes alive during
                      and facilitate recuperation.                            our exclusive events and
                        Sourcing quality materials:   establishments          food festivals. Our consistent
                      We collaborate closely        In industrial food service,   staff rotation, regular training
                      with suppliers who share    where large volumes of food   sessions, diligent audits
                      a commitment to quality     are prepared and served daily,   and meticulous supervision
                      and consistency with a      every second counts. Our    collectively contribute to
                      steady supply of fresh,     expertise in efficient time   ensuring top-notch quality.


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