The Dussmann Service Catering Glossary

The catering glossary was set up on the initiative of Dussmann Service, a company division of the Dussmann Group which has activities across the globe. Under the brand name Dussmann Service, nearly 53,000 employees in 26 countries provide the whole range of facility services from one source: technical services, catering, security and reception, cleaning, commercial management and energy management.
 
The second largest company division, Kursana, provides nursing and care to 12,600 seniors. In addition, the Dussmann Group operates the KulturKaufhaus in Berlin. In 2008, the Dussmann Group achieved total sales of 1.4 billion Euros and is the largest private multi-service provider worldwide.

This glossary is provided by Dussmann Service, the largest multi-service provider worldwide. Dussmann Service offers integrated facility management, technical management , catering (e.g. for hospitals, seniors' facilities, child care facilities, schools and universities), security and fire services, reception, cleaning services, vehicle valeting, commercial management and energy management for companies and organizations in both the business & industry and the social and care sectors.

Dussmann Service is represented across the world by its international subsidiaries. Inquiries can also be addressed to contact persons at headquarters in Berlin. Dussmann Service, like Kursana, Dussmann Office and Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus is a division of the Dussmann Group.