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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

This will teach him or her the importance of organization, how to become a more efficient cook someday, how important clean equipment is to the chef, and the pot washer’s role in mise en place. [] LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO MOP A FLOOR: This is a skill to be learned. www.harvestamericacues.com – BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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DON’T SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRITY

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What piece of equipment will be most successful in reaching your goals of deliciousness? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Walk through the steps toward excellence: What blend of meat and what fat content make the most flavorful and moist burger? It is your job to SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Restaurant Consulting.

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ALL HAIL DISHWASHERS

Culinary Cues

Think about this: The most expensive piece of equipment in kitchens is the dishwashing machine. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Why do we sometimes treat dish washers as commodities – interchangeable and easily replaceable parts, when their role is so critical to the success of the restaurant (front and back of the house)?

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THE THING ABOUT KITCHEN DESIGN

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When a designer is asked to compromise on space, flow, or equipment I know that this simply means that the operator wants to build in problems in production or service in the future. We know that a slow cook oven will reduce cook shrink on roasts by 15-20% and produce a much more uniform product. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

Culinary Cues

How everyone cares for their grooming, their uniform, their attitude, their hospitality persona; the way they treat each other and the respect they show for the ingredients they use; how honest they are and how they care for the space and equipment they use is all part of that professionalism package. [] NOT KNOWING LABOR LAW.

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A RETURN TO KITCHEN WORK ETHIC

Culinary Cues

START DEPENDABLE – STAY DEPENDABLE: Once you are employed make sure that you are at work, ready to go, full of energy, smile on your face, uniform in order, and 15 minutes early. TREAT THE EQUIPMENT WITH RESPECT: You didn’t pay for that $1,200 Robot Coupe – but the restaurant did so that you had the right equipment for the job.

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

Culinary Cues

When business is strong the tendency is to spend, to raise wages, remodel, buy that new piece of equipment, or add staff. It is OK to say: “I’m sorry but we have already donated all that we can for this year – please feel free to contact us earlier next year.”. [] NOT FOLLOWING THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF RESTAURANT ACCOUNTING.