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OUR DAILY BREATH: POST COVID KITCHENS – GET READY

Culinary Cues

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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COOKS – CLAIM YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS

Culinary Cues

If you’re a chef from my generation then you likely have concerns over the changing landscape in the kitchen. We speak of a time of unconditional commitment to the craft and the job – sacrificing all else for the plate of food in the pass. I hear, nearly every day, “things are not what they use to be.” Okay, there is a problem. “My

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A COOK FULFILLED

Culinary Cues

Every person has needs that go beyond food, shelter, and clothing. Remember the feeling of belonging you experienced when you wore a clean, pressed, white uniform and apron? We (the food industry) need to point to a well-known quote from Anthony Bourdain: “When someone cooks for you – they are saying something.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: OPENING RESTAURANTS ? WHERE?S THE PLAN, STAN?

Culinary Cues

Shouldn’t we be doing the same in restaurant kitchens? Why is each restaurant struggling with how to manage the need for safety vs. the need to generate revenue? Why is there no universal strategy that helps restaurants collectively walk through the process of re-opening with confidence and uniformity?

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THE TERRITORY AHEAD FOR CHEFS

Culinary Cues

So, take a deep breath, kick a few empty five-gallon buckets around the kitchen (make sure they are empty), release a string of expletives if it makes you feel better, and take a few ibuprofens to address that constant headache. This is a good thing – roll up your sleeves, the chef won’t always have the cleanest uniform in the kitchen.

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Unlock Customer Loyalty with Digital CX: Three Ways Restaurants Can Take Action

Modern Restaurant Management

Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. From meal kit delivery to ghost kitchens and more, restaurant owners put on their creative hats during this time period. Now is the time for the food service industry to invest in digital CX.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Questions in the Minds of Chefs or Cooks Applying for a Job What is the restaurant’s culinary or food philosophy? Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen.