11. Objectives
1. LEARN HOW TO CARRY FOOD AND
BEVERAGE TRAY IN HOTEL OR
RESTAURANT.
2. APPRECIATE THE PROCEDURES ON
HOW TO PLACE ITEMS ON TRAY AND
HOW TO PLACE TRAY ON THE TABLE.
3. DEMONSTRATE THE CORRECT
TECHNIQUES IN CARRYING FOOD AND
BEVERAGE TRAY.
12.
13. How a waiter
should carry
tray in hotel
or restaurant?
• TRAYS ARE
CARRIED ON
THE LEFT HAND
SLIGHTLY ON
THE ABOVE OF
THE LEFT
SHOULDER AND
AWAY FROM
THE NECK OR
MOUTH
14. Key points you
should always
check in
carrying trays
• 1. CHECK WHETHER THE
FLOOR IS PLAIN OR NOT.
• 2. TRY TO FOLLOW A
COMMON AND
SHORTEST ROUTE WHILE
SERVING FOOD.
• 3. DON’T TRY TO USE
NARROW PATHS OR
BUSY AREA’S TO AVOID
COLLISIONS W/ GUESTS
OR OTHER STAFF.
• 4. CAREFUL ON FALLING
ITEMS
15. 1. Don’t only use fingers but also use your palm
of the hand to grip the tray to support your
shoulder to carry the load.
2. Try to handle the load by your hand, legs and
hip do not take load on your hip with may cause
back pain.
3. Don’t move the tray or hand only but your
whole body when you need to turn and be
careful while carrying hot foods.
4. carry the cocktail tray not only by thumb and
index finger but also use other fingers for more
control.
HOW
YOU
SHOULD
CARRY’S
TRAYS
16. 1. Place all the items in all parts of the
tray to ensure proper balance.
2. Heaviest items should be placed on
the center of the tray.
3. Lighter items should be placed on the
center of the tray.
HOW TO
PLACE
ITEMS ON
TRAY?
17. 1. Bend the knees and then put the
tray down.
2. Use both hands for proper control.
3. If the load is so heavy then don’t
shy to seek help of fellow waiter’s.
4. Try to put your attention on safe
loading rather maintaining styles.
HOW TO
PLACE THE
TRAY ON
TABLE?
18. PERFORMANCE TASK:
Demonstrate the correct
techniques in carrying trays.
DIRECTION:
FORM A GROUP OF
5 MEMBERS EACH.
DEMONSTRATE THE
CORRECT
TECHNIQUES IN
CARRYING FOOD
TRAYS.
