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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. There were (hopefully not as many anymore) too many young chefs who perpetuated the way of the kitchen, the way that they were taught under the iron fist of the chef who was always right. Okay, there is a problem. “My

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

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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THE LINE COOK’S NEW KITCHEN RULES SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE

Culinary Cues

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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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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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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Benefits of Automation and Digital Offerings in Restaurant Spaces

Restaurant Business

Additionally, an increased focus on cleanliness and food safety has been top of mind for both operators and consumers alike. Smart Kitchen) model in Englewood, N.J., Labor savings The last few years have presented challenge after challenge when it comes to staffing and labor. Chicken’s BSK (bb.q.

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Top 5 foodservice trends & how technology can help kitchens thrive

Culinary Digital

Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, the foodservice industry has proven resilient. For the industry to fully rebound and thrive in a post-COVID era, foodservice operations must foster a deep understanding of these trends, the challenges they present, and the methods for overcoming them. However, it will never be the same.