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THE RESTAURANT ECO-SYSTEM NEEDS HELP

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A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers. Directly – those clothing stores that have relied on providing restaurant uniforms have found that their business model is void of customers.

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Maximizing Restaurant Profits by Routing Out Hidden Financial Risks: A Technology-Based Approach

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All this happens when restaurant teams connect their building and kitchen equipment (HVAC, ovens, dishwashers, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) Automating these procedures can save about an hour of labor per day while improving the customer experience and equipment uptime, protecting inventory and more.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

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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. Stock is as much symbolic as it is functional.

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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.

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Six Summer Prep Tips for Restaurants

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Laundering items such as microfiber towels, bar towels, mop heads and uniforms is often a time-consuming process taken on by restaurant owners or managers. Restaurant employees need access to cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE). Laundering your own mats is time consuming and places a strain on your equipment.

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A RETURN TO KITCHEN WORK ETHIC

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If you don’t want the job, then call ahead, thank the chef for his or her time, and cancel well before your scheduled time – don’t waste others time that is allotted to hearing your story. 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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How Hygiene Can Bolster Restaurant Performance and Satisfaction

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One-at-a-time and controlled dispensers can reduce waste and serve more guests between refills. Implementing sustainable hygiene practices—like using wipers made from recycled materials or controlled dispensers that reduce waste—reinforces your dedication to helping the planet.