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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS AND RESTAURATEURS – DON’T WASTE THIS TIME

Culinary Cues

Our first job is certainly to protect ourselves and our families, to stop the spread of the virus in every way within our individual power, but time wasted now will come back to bite us in the near future. Whenever we are able to return to business it is imperative that we are ready to face new challenges head on. Let’s figure this one out!

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7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Restaurant

Lavu

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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Setting a world record for cooking, food wastage, presentation, and more – a Conversation with Lata Tondon

The Restaurant Times

In an exclusive interview with The Restaurant Times, Lata Tandon, a chef and a Guinness Book of world record holder for a nonstop cooking marathon, we talk about her journey as chef, her experience of international cuisines, food presentation, wastage, and more. . Our Indian curries are amazingly tasty but they are rustic in presentation.

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A CHEF’S HARD DAY’S NIGHT

Culinary Cues

It is very rare that any owner/operator demands a chef work that much, we just feel responsible and hate to ask our staff to work as hard as they do and not find the chef present to help, encourage, critique, and celebrate. Even though he or she may not actually cook each dish, it is the chef’s reputation that is presented to each guest.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

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. Log item transfers and wastes. Stock incoming inventory.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

Focus on Sustainability The impact of food waste is staggering, with U.S. restaurants contributing an estimated 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste annually , costing the industry billions in losses. Operationally, restaurants can conduct audits to identify inefficiencies, monitor waste, and implement reduction plans.

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FoodX Presents: Epogee and Micro Farming

Foodable

This event series offers a platform for the latest research and insights available regarding best practices for reducing food waste and crafting better, healthier food at your business today. FoodX features the latest innovations in food ingredients, food optimization, and food engineering technology in the industry.