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The Practicalities and Pleasures of Homemade Train Food

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As a nonflier and a travel writer, I spend a lot of time on trains. Train food, Ive come to learn, is its own distinct and expansive category. They had brought food, mostly grown or raised on their small farm: squash, radishes, grapes, boiled duck eggs, homemade bread, and nut mix. Of course they eat the same way.

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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Better food safety has never been more in reach, thanks to advancements in traceability standards and technology. FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 approaching, restaurant operators stand to gain improved confidence in the safety and quality of the food they serve.

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Training at Scale: How to Grow Restaurant Teams Without Losing Brand Soul

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether scaling a single concept across new locations or managing multiple brands under one roof, the ability to deliver training that scales without becoming generic is mission critical. Lead With Product Understanding, Not Policy Memorization Training often begins with policies.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

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There was a time when 70% of F&B employees didn’t receive training for customer service. Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue. A well-structured restaurant training program will let you turn this around.

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Best Practices for Dealing with Fluctuating Food Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Successfully navigating fluctuating food costs, especially with volatile ingredients like eggs, requires a multi-faceted approach, Mike Stasko Jr., What are the best practices for dealing with food costs for recipes when necessary items are fluctuating in price? Regularly train staff on safe egg handling procedures.

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Best Practices for Care and Cleaning of Food Prep Equipment

Modern Restaurant Management

When it comes to keeping a restaurant kitchen running smoothly, it’s important to have properly trained staff, reliable procedures and effective communication. That includes food prep equipment like mixers, food processors and slicers. Remember to always unplug food prep equipment prior to any care or cleaning!

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The Science of Food Safety: Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Modern Restaurant Management

Recent outbreaks have highlighted vulnerabilities in food safety systems. These situations highlight a critical reality: even the strongest brands can face significant challenges in today's interconnected food system. A brand’s reputation can be irreversibly damaged when the safety of their food is called into question.