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KITCHEN RESPECT

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Employees must be properly trained and then given the responsibility and authority to make those decisions that fit their position. [] SERVE: Respect means that everyone involved in the restaurant is in the service business. That they are to present themselves as ladies and gentlemen, serving ladies and gentlemen (The Ritz Carlton Credo).

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WHAT WOULD ESCOFFIER SAY

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Escoffier forbade swearing in his kitchens, expected his cooks to dress like professionals on their days off, instilled pride in the chef’s uniform, and demanded professional behavior of all who were part of his team. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER “We are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.”

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WOULD YOU SIGN YOUR WORK?

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After school is complete, the power of your name continues to hold on to your sense of worth – sometimes driving you to improve, other times serving as a sign of your lack of effort or ability. The idea for this article began years ago when I was helping a friend come up with a name for her restaurant. The name is mighty!

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APPRECIATING HOSPITALITY WORKERS

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If you happen to pass a soldier in uniform – don’t simply smile and say “thanks for your service” – take a moment to ask where they are from, where stationed, and how much longer will they be serving. Wish them a safe and happy holiday and your hope that they will be home again soon.

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Colorado Restaurant Labor Laws 101: What You Need to Know

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and businesses should consider whether the information is appropriate to their needs. The Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order #38 regulates overtime, minimum salaries, breaks, tips, uniforms, and recordkeeping.

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COOKS – INVEST IN YOUR CAREER – REAP THE BENEFITS

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Here are eleven to consider: COMMIT TO LEARNING: Read articles, food history books, professional cookbooks, stories of chefs with their words of wisdom (see list at end of this article), volunteer to work with accomplished chefs after hours, ask for additional responsibilities that provide a chance to learn something new.

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AMERICAN COOKS – A CAST OF MILLIONS

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Do I wear the uniform with pride and am I committed to learning and growing as I master the craft?” When you step into your kitchen is it with a sense of obligation to represent the very best, to become better at the job every day, and to respect those with whom we work and those who we serve? Let’s be that force. Be that force!