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COOKS AND CHEFS – SIGN YOUR WORK

Culinary Cues

Maybe, just maybe, that name on their uniform is the same as signing their work – something that the individual wants to respect with a “best foot forward”. Name tags for front of the house employees work just as well maybe with the name of the town they are from, or the number of years they have worked in an establishment.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

For this to happen you need to get a lay of the land, button up your uniform, determine the state of work, the breadth of responsibility on a shift, and grab that first cup of coffee before the “start” button is hit. To a cook enrolled in the school of hard knocks, this is a certificate of accomplishment.

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5 Cybersecurity Tips to Keep Your Online Restaurant Business Safe

Next Restaurants

Therefore, the most common cybersecurity issues are shown below: Untrained workforce Zero accordance with the security norms Absence of uniformity in the digital security systems Card-based payment system Not having tangible data security measures No circumspection against malware Tighter POS security. Have an SSL Certificate Installed.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

Here’s an example of an onboarding overview: Day One Orientation: Learning about the restaurant’s culture and history, meeting coworkers, and receiving a uniform. It’s important to train all newcomers on your service standards to make sure they’re giving guests a uniform experience.

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Employee Engagement Best Practices for Restaurants

7 Shifts

Give employees certificates for completing certain courses or training milestones. Rewarding employees with certificates for learning achievements will help them develop professionally, keep them engaged at work, and encourage them to use new skills on the job. How can you gamify learning?

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COOK TO CHEF AND BEYOND

Culinary Cues

Deborah loved the kitchen so much, she decided to enroll in a certificate cooking program at a local college where she started with the basics of caring for knives, learning how to cut vegetables, make stocks, and cook using different methods. Now, let’s get you in uniform and I’ll walk you through the kitchen.” Thanks, chef.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Potential hires will be interested in learning about opportunities for advancement, whether there are clear career paths within the restaurant or group, and any support for professional development, such as training courses or certifications. What are the expectations for personal presentation and uniform?