3. INTRODUCTION
According to Derk Boss, Vice President of Surveillance at the
Stratosphere Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, "The key to
deterring and detecting food and beverage theft is effective
implementation of controls, policies and procedures... and
routine monitoring by department management to make sure
that employees are adhering to required practices.”
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4. FOOD WASTAGE:
Food waste or food loss is food that is
discarded or lost uneaten. The causes of food
waste or loss are numerous, and occur at
different stages.
5. Pilferage:
The act of stealing, larceny, or theft.
Inventory is highly movable, easily hidden,
and consumable.
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6. Food Waste Management
Rotate perishable stocks at every delivery to minimize
spoilage (F.I./F.O)
Scrape leftovers into a food waste container before
washing and avoid sending it down the drain
Contract with a rendering service to recycle used
cooking oil, meat, and trap grease
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7. Control problems
In adequate segregation of deities
Dishonesty or unethical management
Inadequate financial control
Lack of internal security
Failure to inform employees what is
considered fraud and how thieves are
disciplined.
9. Tips for Purchasing
Purchase products that are packaged in ways
that can reduce the amount of material being
disposed,
Work out a program with your supplier to take
back the shipping boxes for reuse or
recycling, or to purchase and ship in durable
containers.
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10. Reduces Disposal Costs
By reducing waste, businesses can reduce
the size of their dumpster and/or frequency of
pickups
Food waste diversion specifically can help to
significantly reduce your monthly solid waste
costs
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11. Gives Back to the Community
By being a better environmental and co-operating
company, you give back to your community
Food donation programs can help get edible food waste
out of your trashcan and into the hands of those in your
community who need it
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