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Protect the Package: Ensuring Food Safety in Shift to Takeout and Delivery

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Food safety discussions have taken on a new level of urgency, as restaurants face the enormity of consequences of COVID-19. It was not that long ago that US Foods conducted their highly-publicized survey which found that nearly 30 percent of delivery people sample the food items they’re entrusted with.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: POST COVID KITCHENS – GET READY

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We also know that the health and safety regulations for restaurants will change significantly as we make every attempt to keep the public and our staff safe and at ease. Let me be clear that there is NO INDICATION at this time that the virus can be spread through food.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

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What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. Give them an overview of what they will learn and do during onboarding, and how long the process will take. Admin: Filling out employment paperwork and receiving access to tools like the employee timekeeping portal, employee email, POS, and security system.

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A COOK FULFILLED

Culinary Cues

Every person has needs that go beyond food, shelter, and clothing. It is the ability and desire to strive for this potential that allows us to jump out of bed in the morning and face the day knowing that we can and will contribute in some way. Figure it out! How might we turn the tide?

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Hearty BBQ with a Heart: How Mighty Quinn’s Is Adapting

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Customer discounts and free sandwiches for healthcare workers are just two of the ways that the barbeque brand is showing its genuine care and appreciation for the communities it serves. Of course, we are also maintaining our hygiene and food safety standards. Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque has certainly felt the pinch.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, HEALTH, FAMILY, COMMUNICATION, and TRUST

Culinary Cues

If we push aside much of the chatter and get down to the necessities in life that are food, shelter, clothing, health, family, communication and trust that rise to the top of the priority list. Drop off dry goods to your local food pantry if you have more than you need. Food is an immediate need in times of crisis.

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A LETTER TO CULINARY SCHOOL GRADUATES

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As we continue to fight this pandemic that we still know so little about, and try to gradually open up the economy with a keen eye on public safety – it will be restaurants and other hospitality businesses that suffer the longest. Make sure that you seek out opportunities that involve food.