Published January 28, 2015
Are you one of those people who has been in the food industry so long that you know everything there is to know about food safety? Or maybe you need to get your Food Handlers Card and are nervous about the test you have to take? No problem.
We’ve created a free food handlers practice quiz that will help you gauge if you’re a food safety guru or if you still need to brush up on a few topics before you can pass the food handlers test. Or you can share it with your friends and see who scores the highest. Ready?
Take the free food handlers practice test and find out if you have what it takes to keep your customers safe.
Published January 28, 2015
Working as a manager in a family owned establishment is different from working in a chain or quick service restaurant in many ways, and it comes with its own unique set of challenges and benefits.
When applying for a position at a family owned business, make sure you receive a detailed written job description. Restaurant managers tend to do a little bit of everything in a family establishment, but you want a solid contract in case they start asking far too much of you.
Some family restaurants offer valuable growth opportunities, but most won’t offer you much in the way of advancement or preparation if you want to move on to a larger restaurant. Many have their own ideas of how things need to be run and are not looking for feedback. This can create problems if you identify ways to make things run more smoothly, but they won’t hear it. Also, families fight, and you can be sure some of that drama will make its way into the restaurant.
Make sure you ask the right questions during the hiring process and get a feel for what the owners (and the rest of the staff, if possible) are like.
For more, read the full article here: Hospitality Jobs: Working for Family Owned Restaurant
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Published January 28, 2015
Chicken is a diet staple all over the world. It has a mild flavor (some would call it boring), but it’s that gentle taste that makes it pair so well with so many different things. International chefs are really mixing things up!
Chicken dishes continue to be top sellers in many markets, and school cafeterias are adding different Internationally-inspired flavors to their menus.
Read the full article here: Chicken goes global
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Published January 28, 2015
Keeping your employees safe is a high priority for owners and managers in food service. Restaurants see a high number of claims due to minor injuries, but even cuts, burns and sprains from heavy lifting can slow down productivity – and that’s bad for business.
A careful approach to risk management is necessary. Identify hazards, make sure your staff is educated in safety procedures, document everything, and be proactive.
Read the full article here: Best Practices to Increase Employee Safety
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