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THE KING IS IN THE HOUSE

Culinary Cues

I pass housekeeping where the heat from commercial laundry equipment and manglers pressing sheets and towels is palpable. Pushing through the swinging kitchen doors I am engulfed by the smells, sounds, and oh such intense heat from a busy operation. The kitchen is pushed to its limit today and there is so much I need to do.

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

Modern Restaurant Management

When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

Kitchens are great equalizers – it is the place where individual talent and exceptional intellect can be less important that dependability, organization, focus, and teamwork. Respect for fellow workers, for the safety of the guest, for the image of the operation, for pride in work, and for the traditions of the profession begin with cleaning.

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Developing a Safety and Sanitation Schedule for Your Commercial Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Start with the Basics Begin by explaining the importance of maintaining clean and sanitized equipment. Highlight the potential hazards of bacteria and mold growth, and the impacts they can have on the quality and safety of your products. Provide guidelines for checking and recording equipment temperatures at specific times of the day.

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Should Your Restaurant Group Have a Commissary Kitchen?

Restaurant365

A commissary kitchen is a dedicated kitchen space where a foodservice operator can process, prepare, and store food. While these types of kitchens have always been a feature of the restaurant industry, new trends in food service have led more owners and operators to consider adding them to their business model.

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Back of House Restaurant Guide: Integrating FOH and BOH for Seamless Operations 

Apicbase

Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. Cost control.

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Upcoming Restaurant Tech Trends of the Post-COVID-19 World

Goliath Consulting

But even after the pandemic, sanitation and safety concerns are expected to remain, and the restaurant business model may have to evolve in a way that utilizes more tech-driven service systems. More restaurants may pivot to self-delivery instead of third party delivery to mitigate fees and have more control over the safety of their food (5).