Patna : The Department of Home Science at Patna Women’s College organised a cafeteria activity on “Hands-on Training in Quantity Cooking and Selling” on October 9, 2026, giving postgraduate students practical experience in food preparation, presentation and sales.
The activity was held in Room No. 28, with students from Semester III of the postgraduate programme participating. The menu featured two popular Indian snacks, papdi chaat and dahi bada, which were prepared and offered for sale at affordable prices.
Focus On Food Quality And Hygiene
Standardised recipes were used during the activity to maintain consistency in food quality, taste and portion sizes. The students also ensured proper hygiene and sanitation throughout food preparation and service.
The food items received an enthusiastic response from the college’s teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as students.
Practical Training In Food Management
The cafeteria activity provided students with hands-on experience in several aspects of food service management, including quantity cooking, food presentation, costing, pricing and customer service.
The exercise aimed to help students apply their classroom learning in a practical setting while understanding the operational aspects of preparing and selling food.
The programme was conducted under the guidance and supervision of Dr Shazia Husain, Head of the Department of Home Science, along with the department’s faculty members.
The cafeteria activity was executed by the students under the guidance of Dr Sunita Kumari, Assistant Professor in the Department of Home Science.
