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Challenges of opening an on-site bakery

 By Kelsey Squire on Apr. 14, 2017

Though kitchens in general can be a minefield of issues, bakeries present some unique challenges thanks in part to the finicky nature of yeast.

Workforce

Reduce performance review anxiety

 By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 14, 2017

For all the most obvious reasons, managers and staff don’t always agree. But both sides can get behind retiring annual performance reviews, according to a suvey.

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Consequences for last-minute call-offs

Apr. 14, 2017

Lee's Summit R-7 School District's employees have paid time off, but if they don’t call in at least one hour before their scheduled shift, their PTO will be docked.

Operations

Planning for food safety paperwork

By Amy McKeever on Apr. 14, 2017

Food safety can be a lot to handle, requiring plenty of paperwork and diligence to ensure a kitchen complies with health regulations.

Workforce

3 qualities—and red flags—to look for in an administrative assistant

By Lisa Arnett on Apr. 14, 2017

When it comes to staffing, no one person can make or break your day more than the administrative assistant. Here are qualities to look for—and avoid—when hiring.

Operations

In search of the foodservice sweet spot

By Dana Moran on Apr. 14, 2017

Technomic's recent Healthy Eating Consumer Trend Report found that consumers are more willing to order and pay more for items they think are both healthy and tasteful.

Workforce

The art of winning and retaining staffers' trust

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 14, 2017

A recent study reports that employees at high-trust companies experience 74% less stress, 106% more energy, 50% higher productivity and 13% fewer sick days.

Operations

Betti Wiggins headed to Houston ISD

By Dana Moran on Apr. 10, 2017

The executive director of the school nutrition office for Detroit Public Schools Community District is taking her talents to Houston.

Operations

Guckenheimer gets a buyer

By FSD Staff on Apr. 06, 2017

The foodservice vendor will have a European group at its helm.

Workforce

4 ways to invest in employees’ mental wellness

By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 16, 2017

How operators are expanding wellness programs without breaking the bank.

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