Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, these are some common food allergens that you should read up on: Tree Nuts.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

million food workers. These can range from food quality complaints to food safety lapses and their consequences. Regardless, any issue stemming from a food handler’s lack of training could end in extreme monetary losses for a restaurant. The Importance of Food Safety Training. Operational challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2024

The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation? As food recalls continue, it’s wise for restaurants to review their recall protocols.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

Maybe the absolute last thing any restaurant wants to focus on are food safety regulations such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Maybe the absolute last thing any restaurant wants to focus on are food safety regulations such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

To do so, they will need to create a complete food safety program to protect the restaurant itself from reputational harm and financial crisis. This may occur when raw meat touches another ingredient, or when a potential allergen touches another area of the kitchen. Train your staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Reviewing health and safety protocol. Make sure to include: Role expectations Customer service standards Your restaurant's dress code Best practices and tips for getting things done Safety guidelines (including COVID-19 protocol) Consider adding visuals like flow charts to the manual or creating a video manual to facilitate learning.

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 29, 2020

The Rise of Food Allergies. million children) are managing food allergies. require emergency medical attention from contact with a food allergen. Accurate allergen information is critical to guarantee your guests’ safety. And how to keep your guests safe and happy. R oughly 15 million Americans (including 5.9

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Questions could range from ingredients of dishes to potential allergens. Wine and Food Pairing Training : AI can create materials and quizzes on wine and food pairing, helping staff make better recommendations to customers. Health and Safety Compliance: Develop interactive health, safety, and cleanliness standards modules.

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360Training

JUNE 11, 2020

What can restaurants, food trucks, and other professional kitchens do to prevent foodborne illness? Cross-contamination is the transfer of bacteria and other contaminants during food handling. Bacteria and viruses are the biggest concerns because they multiply in food at certain temperatures and transfer between items easily.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

While daily specials delivered in family boxes might be quite affordable and frugal, food delivery itself often costs more than the meal for one which can hit monthly discretionary spending quite hard. They became even more cost-efficient, food waste conscious and generally more responsible. Online Ordering Will Continue to Thrive.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2020

An April survey taken by consulting firm AlixPartners LLP found that as many as 68% of American adults say they’ll make dining decisions based on a restaurant’s sanitation and safety practices. Air quality shouldn’t be ignored as restaurants step up their health and safety strategies.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Nuts are common culprits when it comes to triggering food allergies. What Food Allergies Should You Be Aware Of? According to Food Allergy Research and Education ( FARE ), most fatal allergic reactions occur outside the home, in public places like coffee shops. You may also like How to Make Your Coffee Shop More Accessible.

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Transact

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Work Station is a food safety and grab ‘n go label printing solution designed specifically for the commercial kitchen environment. Easily manages item pricing, ingredient items, and allergens. With nearly 80 exhibitors and more than 165 products, the BOHA! Work Station ranks third in last week’s prominent list.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. Restaurant insurance can provide your business with a safety net when it comes to claims and risk. Mobile Food Business Insurance Needs. Food Truck Insurance Needs. Commercial Vehicle Insurance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The continued rent increases add another layer of uncertainty for operators, raising the importance of careful economic planning, precision and efficiency across all levels of restaurant operation including labor, inventory, food costing and the onboarding process.

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The Rail

JANUARY 15, 2024

Embracing the Restaurant Cleanliness Basics Regardless of where your restaurant stands, embracing the basics surrounding food and personal hygiene is always a fantastic idea. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) explains that mold produces allergens and irritants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2020

Great service can make up for poor food, but great food cannot make up for poor service. All food service managers want employees to be trained in the following key areas: Knowledgeable about the menu and menu item specifications. Allergens–especially on new menu items or specials. Safety and Sanitation.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this blog, we talk about the rising global concerns around food security. Global Food Security: An Overview Food Security is the availability of food in a country and the ability of its individuals to access safe and nutritive food that meets their dietary requirements and preferences for a healthy and active life.

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360Training

MAY 21, 2020

With pandemic panic, potential food contamination is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. But the restaurant industry has always known the importance of food safety – and food safety training. Choosing a food safety training provider can be tricky, especially if you’re looking for online training.

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Culinary Digital

MAY 16, 2022

Trend #1: Health consciousness, nutrition, & wellness According to research enacted by Statista, 64% of consumers regard healthfulness as a significant factor of consideration when buying food and beverages. In other words, the foodservice industry needs to offer more healthy foods to appeal to growing segments of the consumer population.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Alongside wild stories detailing how foodborne illnesses can happen, Shaw offers practical solutions to avoid food safety breaches. Shaw is a food safety specialist, podcaster, founder of Savvy Food Safety, co-founder of My Trusted Source, and an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who spent 30+ years working in the foodservice industry.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Food tech conferences are critical to pushing the food industry forward and speeding up the revolution. These conferences revolve around food technology, food science, food procession, safety, and food innovation.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 1, 2023

The most commonly grown GMOs are corn, soybeans, cotton, and canola plants , based on information from the US Food and Drug Administration. Although some organisations and scientific institutions claim that GMO foods are safe to consume, other research indicates that they can be harmful to the environment and human health.

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360Training

APRIL 23, 2019

To understand the difference between cleaning and sanitizing—and why it’s important to both clean and sanitize—let’s start with food-contact surfaces. Anything that touches food is a food-contact surface: knives, pots, counters, containers, dishes, and even your hands. So, when should you clean and sanitize food surfaces?

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Food traceability is compulsory for many food companies in the US, Europe, and the UK. These businesses are accountable for any safety issues in their supply chain and must have information on traceability for the goods they grow, distribute, and sell. But that’s not the only reason why food traceability has gone mainstream.

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Hot Schedules

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Health and safety. The Rise of Food Allergies – and How to Keep Your Guests Safe and Happy. With food allergies on the rise, and more than 15 million Americans affected, it’s critical for your restaurant to be able to deliver clear, accurate allergen information to guests. Customer sentiment from review sites.

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The Food Corridor

JANUARY 4, 2022

Chefs and caterers are always looking to reach more members of the public with their delicious food. With private events difficult to arrange and more consumers happy to order food for delivery, caterers and independent chefs have new opportunities; and therefore, need new ways to connect with customers. Hungry House.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

According to UK-based consumer intelligence firm Brandwatch, one of the biggest challenges for the food and beverage industry is staying up to date with consumers’ wants and needs. They state , “The food and beverage industry is seemingly one of the most susceptible to changing trends, micro-trends, and local trends.”.

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Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Learning health and allergen safety, meal prep, cooking skills, and taste profiling are all recommended. I would do food running, and then I started to bartend, and then I did the opening for City Works in Schaumburg, and I’ve been bartending and Red Shirting over in Schaumburg. I did some support as well.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Food Service Skills For Your Resume. 5 Restaurant & Food Service Skills for Your Resume. Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. Food allergies. Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. Cooking and Food Preparation.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Adhering to the social distancing guidelines and following government-mandated safety protocols is also critical for running a restaurant, amid the pandemic. These safety measures are also essential to retain customer trust. They are pushing a lot of innovation not just in terms of food, but the overall ambience and decor.

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Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

Go over important topics like: Job responsibilities COVID-19 safety procedures Hygiene Uniform Systems and tech Attendance Customer service Security – including your restaurant loss prevention strategy Opening and closing shift procedures. And if needed, help new staff obtain food handlers permits. Pair new hires with mentors.

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EATER

JUNE 17, 2020

At these community-run sites, anyone is welcome to take or leave food One afternoon in May, artist and community gardener Sade Boyewa was scrolling through her Instagram feed when she caught a photo of a commercial fridge sitting outside a brownstone in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. The line to the food pantry snakes around two blocks.

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