Content Tagged: "holidays"

AS A FOODSERVICE MANAGER, you’ll likely need to plan group trainings on topics like allergy awareness and nutrition guidelines. These workshops enhance knowledge and skills of employees (Grappasonni et al., 2018), positively impacting habits. Several studies have linked higher knowledge levels in nutrition, allergies, and food safety to better practices in the kitchen (Bean et al., 2019, Jianu & Goleţ, 2019, Young & Thaivalappil, 2018).

IT’S NO SECRET THAT STAFFING is one of the biggest challenges facing foodservice managers. From recruitment to retention, it can be difficult to find and keep good employees at your facility. By using strategic methods, though, you can navigate the turbulent waters of labor challenges and sail your way to better staffing.

I SMILED FROM EAR TO EAR as I read the May 4th menu at the hospital cafeteria. I ordered the General Hux Tauntaun bowl and somehow it tasted even better than the normal General Tso Bowl that I typically order (although it was the exact same menu item). I’m not even a Star Wars fanatic and this meal made my day! I was impressed by the efforts of the cafeteria team embracing this popular “holiday” with menu branding based on the blockbuster movies. 

HAVE YOU EVER SAID, “We can’t make this stuff up,” meaning you can’t believe what you’re witnessing when it comes to food safety? Since Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) is literally part of the credential after your name, you prioritize food safety. However, food protection and safety practices are not as innate for all people. Learn from the following food safety blunders while you brainstorm how you can prevent them, or unfortunately, handle them if they occur in your operation.

This top 10 list covers the top 10 ways to celebrate the holidays in your community.