
The Ready for the World Café, which is sponsored by US Foods, operates from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the UT Visitors Center, 2712 Neyland Drive. Each luncheon will consist of intermezzo, or small appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert.
The Ready for the World luncheons are produced through collaboration of HRT 445 (the Advanced Food Production and Service Management class), the UT Culinary Institute, and Pellissippi Culinary Institute.
Students enrolled in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management (HRT) 445 work as general managers, dining room attendants, assistant kitchen managers, dining room managers, and dining room service employees. They are responsible for the execution of the dining experience, managing staff, help in menu planning, preparation, participate in cooking, quantification, cost analysis, service during meal time, marketing of the event, and customer satisfaction activities.
The luncheon schedule is:
To purchase tickets, see Marcia in 110 Jessie Harris Building, or call 865-974-6645. Cost will be $12, and the faculty-staff discount applies.
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