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The Importance of NSF Certification for Restaurant Tools and Knives

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Manufacturers, regulators, and consumers look to the organization to facilitate the development of public health standards and provide certifications that help protect food, water, consumer products and the environment. Most products that receive the certification bear the NSF mark on their packaging to help buyers make educated purchases.

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Sterling College’s School of the New American Farmstead Launches Four Professional Certificate Programs

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The professional certificate programs build on the School of the New American Farmstead’s five-year history of providing nationally-acclaimed, week-long intensives focused on traditions and trends in food, farming and craft. ” Cheesemaking; Photo credit - Sterling College. Wildcrafted Food; Photo credit - Sterling College.

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Wine Certification Courses

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Wine Certification Courses. Whether you’re a wine trade professional, a sommelier in a restaurant, or a wine lover eager to learn more, you are probably interested in wine certification courses. Wine Certification Courses: Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) . The reason is that going the “certification route” has become a trend.

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The Essential Handbook to Florida Restaurant Labor Laws

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Each employee must receive training and certification within 60 days of hire. Each of these certificate courses requires employees to pass a test to verify they have obtained the necessary knowledge to handle food safely: Always Food Safe’s Food Handler Certificate - $10 Responsible Training’s Florida Food Handler Certificate - $9.99

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120: Prostart Explained by Tom Schuch

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Tom has been in the food and beverage industry for over twenty years, is a ServSafe instructor with NMRA for the last 3 years and now is leading the ProStart progam. He leads other educational initiatives including ServSafe, Alcohol Server, and ManageFirst certifications. Tom Schuch has extensive experience.

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Amid Influx of New Employees, Restaurants Must Build and Reinforce Brand Excellence

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The CDC estimates that, each year, 48 million ( one in six ) Americans get sick from contaminated food or beverages, a problem that costs more than $15.6 Additionally, audits and confirmation of safety certifications should be standard operating procedure before working with new vendors. billion annually in the US alone.

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How to Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

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A complete picture of both fixed and variable costs include labor, food and beverage, utilities, linens, equipment, supplies, technology, and even things like music licensing. Find out the true costs Understanding the businesses food and labor costs, monthly overhead, and a clear picture of the business cash flow.

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