Almost seventy-five percent of people who are searching for a job in the food service industry report that one of the main things they are looking for is a position that challenges them. With the high turnover in the food service industry, it is important to look for ways to retain employees. This article offers some helpful examples of businesses that increased their retention through offering challenges to their employees.

Key Takeaways:

• Almost three-quarters of job-seekers said they were in search of a challenge, according to a January survey from executive search firm Korn Ferry International Inc.
• Foodservice Manager Keith Kemmerer says the key to making sure his team is engaged but not drowning is weekly meetings and quick five-minute huddles.
• To help employees see a future at Fairfax County Public Schools, the department is leading interview classes, resume writing workshops and other career advancement courses.

“Foodservice Manager Keith Kemmerer says the key to making sure his team is engaged but not drowning is weekly meetings and quick five-minute huddles.”

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