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La Crosse, Wis., school district hires new nutrition specialist

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2016

Former foodservice director Marilyn Volden will take on the role.

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N.Y. governor to raise minimum wage for university workers

 By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 05, 2016

Upon state board approval, the $15 wage will start phasing in as soon as February.

Operations

Senate cafeteria workers secure $13.30 wage

By FSD Staff on Dec. 17, 2015

A new contract with Restaurant Associates, which oversees the Senate cafeteria, was signed Monday.

Workforce

At Indiana hospital, co-workers do the hiring interviews, too

By Bianca N. Herron on Dec. 15, 2015

The peer process yields better screening, an easier onboarding and more comfort for all, according to the FSD.

Workforce

Specialized jobs bring unexpected benefits

By Dana Moran on Dec. 15, 2015

Operators are adding specialized roles for workers who aren't spending time in a white apron, but focusing on improving the operation in surprising ways.

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Senate cafeteria-worker protests continue

By FSD Staff on Dec. 11, 2015

Dozens of foodservice staff staged a sit-in outside of Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) office.

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Mich. lawmakers to vote on sub-minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 10, 2015

Anyone under age 20 could be paid a lower rate.

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Holiday bonuses for time-crunched staff

Dec. 08, 2015

Employees who work during the holidays receive a $6 dining-facility credit. Staffers can use it to pick up items to help spend less time in the kitchen.

Workforce

Strategies for recruiting cooks

By Amy McKeever on Nov. 30, 2015

All segments of foodservice are facing a cook shortage; nearly half of respondents in FSD’s 2015 B&I Census reported that recruiting staff is an issue.

Operations

Another university’s students side with labor

By FSD Staff on Nov. 24, 2015

Northwestern University officials are being pressured by students to offer dining-hall works more perks.

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