This handbook provides guidance for personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of food service equipment for the Naval Shore Establishment. It provides information about the various types of mechanical and electrical food service equipment. Together with detailed manufacturers' literature, this handbook provides a foundation for developing a comprehensive maintenance program for managers and field personnel. This handbook is not intended to replace specific manufacturer's guidance (e.g., equipment models; rather, it provides a common base for developing a comprehensive activity maintenance program. A list of commercial/food service vendors appears in Appendix A.