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A COOK’S MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Culinary Cues

Yes, I am talking about your corner restaurant and the employees who work there. TARDINESS OR NO SHOW: If dependability issues slip out of control and an employee is constantly late and has a record of not showing up when expected or scheduled, then it’s time to pay attention. It may or may not be work related, but it does impact work.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

7 Shifts

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

This menu is developed using analytical data that is drawn from surveys and historical reference to other restaurants within a community or region. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Destiny and tradition create expectations that are hard to argue with. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES

Culinary Cues

Why do we remember this line and what significance might it imply in relation to work in a kitchen? We all experience this throughout our time on this planet – so that one line is relatable – it represents each of us. Structure is critical to success and comforting to those engaged in it. Just like athletes – cooks need conditioning.

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Invest in Employees with Affordable Health Care

Modern Restaurant Management

” To me, that says employees aren’t feeling valued by the owners and managers of their restaurants. In the current hiring climate, restaurants can’t afford to lose good employees because they feel unappreciated. Many of the employees tell me that they appreciate that mental health is covered as well.

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Colorado Restaurant Labor Laws 101: What You Need to Know

7 Shifts

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. Food safety The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulates how restaurant employees must handle the food they prepare and serve.

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COOKING – THAT THREAD OF FRIENDSHIP

Culinary Cues

I have known him as student, employee, and friend for many years, I even attended his wedding. In fact, the majority of weddings that I have had the pleasure to attend have been for former students, employees, and food related friends. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Stay connection with those unique friends in food.