Sainsbury’s incentives are in making lives easier by delivering fair prices and quality services; location being key focus, leading to growth in both convenience and discount stores; enticing more consumers every day. J Sainsbury’s plc (2015) Strategic Report is divided in two sections; the non-financial KPIs are: Product Quality, Like-for-Like Transactions, Price perception, Sales growth, Service growth by Area/Channel, Availability and Customer Service that focuses on social responsibility as…
CAI 121 Product Id & Purchasing Unit 3 Lecture During this unit, we will compare and contrast the methods used in food preservation, name the various packaging materials used in food service, and emphasize the importance of product specifications. We will also look at the considerations made in conducting quality analysis, and explore the concept of make-or-buy. As we continue with the unit, we will examine the organization of staffing as it applies to food service operations, and cover what…
Throughout the short story “Lamb of the Slaughter,” Mary Maloney is explained with characteristics similar to the characteristics of a psychopath. According to dictionary.com a psychopath is explained, “a person with a psychopathic personality, which manifests as amoral and antisocial behavior, lack of ability to love or establish meaningful personal relationships, extreme egocentricity, failure to learn from experience, etc” (dictionary.com). Mary Maloney’s psychopathic characteristics include…
An interesting fact about the coffee shops here in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is that we have had several privately owned establishments long before the big named Starbucks franchise came into town. Maybe it 's because Jacksonville, North Carolina is such an small town, the residents here are comfortable enjoying their coffee in a cozy, down to earth environment. Although we have since been invaded by two Starbucks coffee shops (within less than a block of each other), we still hold true to…
In 1993 Chef Steve Ells founded Chipotle Mexican Grill, his goal was to serve delicious food with the finest ingredients at an affordable price. When Chipotle first opened up their doors their idea was that just because their food was served fast, did not mean that their customers were going to have a “fast food experience”, instead they brought different techniques and interior design to their restaurant where they could provide fine dining to fast food type restaurants. Steve Ells has been…
The small dinghy that had dropped anchor in the turbulent waters of Stillwater Cove moved in synchronized rhythm with the undulating waves that knocked against the side and the occupant cursed under their breath, “Damn, the water’s rough tonight. I’m glad I don’t get seasick or I’d be puking over the side right now.” Turning the vessel into the choppy current, they surveyed the surrounding area. Stillwater Cove made the perfect place for a romantic weekend getaway or as the individual on the…
I found a job, an apartment and a car the same day I arrived. The car being a light blue Toyota Tercel that I couldn’t drive because I didn’t know how to drive a stick, the waitressing job was at the Cheesecake Factory in Beverly Hills where I had to sell a BIC writing pen to the hiring manager to get the job. I guess I did well because I got the job. Lastly, I moved my suitcase and cat into a studio apartment on South Hamilton Drive in Beverly Hills,…
This semester, I agreed to take part on in the Conversation Partner program. The purpose of this program was to pair International Students to NNU undergraduates who would be willing to spend time with them, as well as act as a guide to American culture. This act would both benefit the International Students, who might be otherwise struck with culture shock, and it gives NNU undergraduates the opportunity to break away from the homogeny of the campus. When I was assigned to a conversation…
Once upon a time, there were two siblings named Firefox and Little Cheesepuff. Foxfire is a girl, she is 3 weeks old. Little Cheesepuff is a boy, he is 4 and a half weeks old. They both love cheese, and they were both born on the planet of foxes, Foxlandia! They are red foxes. (There are other types of foxes on the planet.) Their parents are Slick and Erabelle. It is a tradition for their family to eat cheese. One day, Erabelle told Firefox and Little Cheesepuff to go get more cheddar cheese at…
Nutrition is of vital importance to our bodies. It affects our emotional, physical, and mental state of being. Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once said, “You are what you eat.” In order to maintain and live a healthy lifestyle it is essential to consume the proper foods that will give us nutrients. Nutrition isn’t just about eating right; it’s about learning what foods contain the right nutrients and amounts to benefit our bodies. The amount of food we consume depends on our lifestyle and…