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The Importance of NSF Certification for Restaurant Tools and Knives

Modern Restaurant Management

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

Sante

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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How are Kenyan coffee washing stations operated?

Perfect Daily Grind

I spoke with two Kenyan coffee professionals to understand how typical Kenyan washing stations operate, as well as some of the challenges that coffee farmers face when using them. Individuals are also not allowed to deal directly with farmers , and must instead buy through co-operatives. Considering location and design.

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The New Order: Five Important Focus Areas for Greener Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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COOKS AND CHEFS – SIGN YOUR WORK

Culinary Cues

What changes might occur in your operation if everyone was required to sign their work and take public responsibility for it? Assign cooks the responsibility to design menu features and then celebrate their work. Mediocrity doesn’t happen on its own – it is fed, nurtured, or simply allowed to occur.

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How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant

Open for Business

The experts that you’ve hired to help you — specifically your designer, architect, and contractor — will help you get through everything, but you’ll need to be an active part of the process and take on responsibility as well. Jennifer says, “It’s really important to understand that city agencies don’t communicate with each other.

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How to Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

According to Investopedia , a restaurant will generally look to sell for about 25 to 40% of its annual operating income. The more you know about what you’re buying, the more chance you have at running a successful operation. What is the new name and design of the restaurant? Is the liquor license included in the sale?

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