LO1 Understand different systems and equipment used for the volume of food production and beverage delivery in different contexts Systems: manufacturing; traditional; sous-vide; cook-chill/freeze; cook-to-order; batch; centralised; pre-prepared; individual; multi-portion; communications; technology; applications; operational/management requirements; reporting procedures Equipment: specialist; volume; equipment specifications; economics; ergonomics; integration; maintenance and ‘down time’ Contexts: types eg contract catering, events catering, conference and banqueting