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The Labor Disputes at Amy’s Kitchen, Explained

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Courtesy Amy’s Kitchen. Amy’s Kitchen prides itself on being a “positive impact” company. chirps a green banner on the homepage of Amy’s Kitchen, the organic packaged and prepared-foods giant. Amy’s Kitchen positions itself publicly as a conscientious, feel-good choice for consumers. We’re now proudly B Corp certified!”

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The Not So Great Resignation: Unseen Risks and Mitigation of Costs

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There are a few reasons: New employees often lack training; ill-equipped and inexperienced workers sustain more injuries trying to use machinery or tools with which they are not familiar. As noted above, there is no one great secret or cure; however, providing better safety training and tools to our new hires is worth the time and the money.

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Amy’s Kitchen vs. Its Workers

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What really stood out to Ruby Luna about Amy’s Kitchen was the message. They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee. And that’s something I needed at the time.”.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. What is the kitchen’s work culture like? How are creativity and input from the kitchen staff valued?

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry. Make sure that you are paying your employees a fair wage and offering competitive benefits, such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

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There Really Is No Ethical Restaurant Under Capitalism

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The restaurant is named Sisko’s Creole Kitchen and exists in New Orleans in the 24th century, on an Earth that has abolished prejudice, money, and hunger. In the kitchen, there is a hierarchy. We did that because we were trying to maximize the safety of our team,” says Vartan. It’s, ‘How are we taking care of each other?

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With France on Lockdown Again, Can Its Culinary Legacy Survive?

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A chef cooks in the kitchen of a closed restaurant offering take away food and drinks as the French economy braces itself for the effects of a second national lockdown | Kiran Ridley / Getty Images. We didn’t pay ourselves during the months we were closed but that’s not sustainable for long,” she added. It’s nothing!