The Five Phases of Buffet Work

Appears in
Professional Garde Manger: A Comprehensive Guide to Cold Food Preparation

By Jaclyn Pestka, Wayne Gisslen and Lou Sackett

Published 2010

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Professional buffet work involves five distinct phases:

Phase 1: Planning

Phase 2: Food preparation

Phase 3: Setup

Phase 4: Service

Phase 5: Breakdown