Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

The labor-intensive environments that have been typical in kitchens are nearly impossible to maintain. Chef’s who are able to progressively teach cooks and even service staff about the ingredient, preparations, flavor profiles, pairings, and presentations of the food that is designed and produced in the kitchen will be in high demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, is “Cooking safety starts with YOU.” Silver class K fire extinguishers are meant exclusively to handle kitchen grease fires.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2023

At least he was convinced that the kitchen was where he belonged. You are a natural in the kitchen and I can see the joy in your eyes when we work together on the line. I would encourage you to pay close attention to teamwork, timing, plate presentation, consistency, and flavor. Here are your textbooks and starter knife kit.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 21, 2023

My time working in a demanding kitchen, dealing with the daily curve balls, the physical and mental roadblocks, and the stress of a clock with never enough time left are over. Whenever someone tells me that they don’t take regular inventories in their kitchen I cringe and know they have little idea about how a restaurant makes money.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Maintaining and having electrical inspections done on your establishment’s electrical system is important in keeping the flow of your restaurant running and for your staff’s safety. Never handle electric kitchen equipment with wet hands or use on wet surfaces. Keep power cords away from kitchen equipment when in use.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Notice a spill that your staff is too in the weeds to address?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How to Better Ensure You Won’t Need Your Fire Extinguisher The best response is to prevent a fire before it starts by updating and cleaning your kitchen equipment, ensuring rags and smoking materials are disposed of properly, investing in Class K extinguishers and finally 86ing flaming shots.

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7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

It’s important for restaurant hiring and training processes to reflect new COVID-19 safety measures. Update your careers page with a safety section Let job candidates know what your restaurant is doing to keep employees safe during the pandemic, and what its expectations are for staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In a landscape where precision equates to performance, prepping your commercial kitchen for the sweltering conditions and guest upsurge of the warmer months is an exercise in foresight and expertise. The harmony between these two will dictate your kitchen's efficiency.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

It was that first time in the lead position – the commander of the kitchen brigade. You walked through the kitchen greeting each person at his or her station finally coming to rest at a stainless table that will be your workspace. You take a deep breath and smile knowing that this is where you belong, this will be a magical day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2023

In the food services industry, safety is paramount to protect customers, brand reputation, and, ultimately, profits. That’s why World Food Safety Day aims to promote food safety globally and celebrate the efforts being made to prevent foodborne illness. trillion U.S. With foodborne illness costing the US about $15.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2022

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed an annual week in October as Fire Prevention Week, now the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. The Best Offense Is a Defensive Kitchen. In 2020 , local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.4

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With their ability to connect various facets of restaurant operations and provide real-time data and insights, networking solutions present a powerful tool for overcoming these challenges and setting a new standard for efficiency and customer service in the industry. Personalized engagement is another area where advanced networks shine.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 6, 2020

As cooks start to, or at least hope to, begin settling into kitchen life again, it seems appropriate to reiterate those standard rules of thumb that everyone must abide by. Yet, in the kitchen there are things that need to be done a certain way to avoid chaos and to respect each other’s role in getting the job done.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2021

Restaurant owners are looking for creative ways to revamp the indoor dining experience with improved health and safety standards. Restaurant owners can use these helpful tips to promote key health and safety standards in order to regain trust and improve the overall customer experience: Improve Air, Hand and Surface Hygiene.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Kitchens are great equalizers – it is the place where individual talent and exceptional intellect can be less important that dependability, organization, focus, and teamwork. beautiful part of the meal – present it as a prized gem that cooks evenly, browns on the edges, and graces the plate as a competitor of the entrée for the.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 25, 2023

Use these enjoyable and instructive games to engage your front-of-house and kitchen staff – they’re designed to prepare and run quickly. 15 Training Games for Restaurant and Cafe Kitchen Staff Ingredient Identification: Blindfold your chefs and have them smell or taste various ingredients. The person with the most correct answers wins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed an annual week in October as Fire Prevention Week, now the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. The Best Offense Is a Defensive Kitchen. million over a three-year period.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Both now and for the future, technology can answer many of the question’s managers have surrounding maintaining the health of employees, ensuring the safety of their guests and protecting their bottom line. Temperature sensors will track refrigeration to ensure food safety. Plan Wisely.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Information in this article is presented “as-is” and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. The Department of Health really drives so much of the construction for your kitchen, back of house, and outdoor seating areas,” says Jennifer.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Intelligent packaging provides added appeal to the traditional packaging, making it presentable and appetizing. Takeaway packaging industry is undergoing transition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Just as restaurants were on the path toward recovery after COVID-19 closures and safety restrictions, the current economic conditions continue to present challenges for the industry. A point-of-sale (POS) system can streamline the ordering and preparation processes, making it easier to improve service even during peak service.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. Simply put, if things aren’t running well in the kitchen, restaurant staff and diners alike often suffer. this atmosphere has long been considered a given, and even a rite of passage, for any kitchen job.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Ongoing public health and safety concerns push down demand for the indoor restaurant experience.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Health and Safety Compliance: Develop interactive health, safety, and cleanliness standards modules. Compliance Training: Use ChatGPT to design interactive modules covering local health codes, safety regulations, and employment laws to ensure managers are well-versed in their compliance responsibilities.

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Squirrel Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Automated Checks: AI can streamline the billing process, automatically calculating and presenting bills based on ordered items and timing. Hygiene and Safety: IoT Sensors: AI can be integrated with IoT sensors to monitor kitchen equipment, ensuring proper hygiene and safety standards are maintained.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Yes, curbside reduces the number of virus-spreading interactions and increases safety, but that’s about the only good news for the people running the restaurant. Yes, curbside presents a new way of fulfilling an order. For its convenience and safety, curbside is here to stay. Reorganize, inside and out.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 8, 2020

For the first time since washing that first dish while in high school, Alex saw the kitchen as a likely career – one that might even lead to the chef’s position at some point. You need to learn the cold side of the kitchen as well. This is also where you will fine tune your skill at plate presentations.”.

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EATER

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Outdoor setups have also given restaurants a way to bring back some of their staff and to welcome customers eager for a break from their own kitchens. Indoor dining, however, is another story altogether, presenting considerably higher degrees of risk. Some restaurants are touting their HVAC systems as safety measures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Staffing presents a huge challenge for restaurants trying to go back to full employment following the pandemic. Kitchen and front-of-house employees are simply harder to find. Interviews with potential employees are being scheduled, but no-shows are the norm.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

COVID-19 Safety. COVID-19 has been a powerful driving force for AI tech particularly in this industry, as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and other safety measures forced operators to rethink how they interact with their staff and guests. Even with the vaccine, we expect the focus on safety and hygiene to remain.

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The Rail

JANUARY 15, 2024

One LinkedIn article notes that assessing your current situation can help identify strengths and weaknesses present within your own establishment, which will tell you where improvement is needed. If that bathroom is out of supplies, the floor is sticky or it smells of urine, I’d wager the kitchen isn’t kept clean either.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2021

Then, have the team move to the washrooms and kitchen. Owners or managers should provide short video interviews as each step is conducted, explaining how it’s for the safety of the guests and staff. ” This is a pretty foolproof way to get customers to trust that you truly care about their health and safety.

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