Applied research and educational needs in food service management

Purpose – The paper aims to provide a better understanding of food service technologies, applied research and technical literacy needs in hospitality.Design/methodology/approach – Reviews the applied research in food services and the technical literacy needed to interpret and benefit from it.Findings – The summary of research is provided in the subject areas identified by QAAHE (2000): food safety management, food quality management and product development; equipment and facility layout/design; operational planning and modelling; as well as market and consumer related aspects. Underpinning scientific disciplines and operational/ strategic benefits of the described studies as well as the three tiers in the educational pathways in food production are described.Practical implications – The research findings can be used as a source of competency‐building by practitioners and educators.Originality/value – The paper identifies the main types of research and develops conceptual links between the scientific funda...

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