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A COOK’S FIRST STEPS TO BEING GREAT

Culinary Cues

At least he was convinced that the kitchen was where he belonged. Next week he would graduate from high school and James the cook at his diner invited him back for dinner and a chat. You are a natural in the kitchen and I can see the joy in your eyes when we work together on the line. Ironically, school seemed natural now.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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THE POST PANDEMIC RULES OF THE KITCHEN

Culinary Cues

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. It was an attempt to outline those universal guidelines for success in a kitchen, those attributes, and expectations of anyone who ties on an apron. Anyway – use as you see fit.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

Kitchens are great equalizers – it is the place where individual talent and exceptional intellect can be less important that dependability, organization, focus, and teamwork. In the end, from my perspective, the ones who exceed their own and other’s expectations are the ones that find strength in the school of hard knocks.

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

Modern Restaurant Management

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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On World Food Safety Day, Here’s How Internet of Things Solutions Can Help

Modern Restaurant Management

In the food services industry, safety is paramount to protect customers, brand reputation, and, ultimately, profits. That’s why World Food Safety Day aims to promote food safety globally and celebrate the efforts being made to prevent foodborne illness. trillion U.S. trillion U.S.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.