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Faster hiring means longer retention, Ill. university finds

 By Bianca N. Herron on Aug. 04, 2015

To streamline recruitment of foodservice employees, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, hosts a summer job fair where candidates are interviewed and hired on the spot.

Operations

Fresh Ideas takes over at Missouri Valley College

 Jul. 28, 2015

The college’s new foodservice management company runs “Be Green, Be Healthy, Be Bold” programs, which encourage students to feed their minds and fuel their bodies with an integrated approach to wellness.

Operations

Cafeteria workers join union amid pay concerns

Jul. 27, 2015

Foodservice staff at Lanesborough Elementary School have joined the Lanesborough Education Association collective-bargaining unit, allowing the union to negotiate on their behalf.

Operations

Jon Lewis receives NACUFS’ 48th annual Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award

By Dana Moran on Jul. 23, 2015

The Ball State University director of campus dining was recognized for his “exemplary contributions” to the organization and the foodservice industry.

Operations

University of California approves $15 minimum wage

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 23, 2015

UC is the first public university in the U.S. to establish a $15 minimum wage, which will be phased in through 2017.

Workforce

Looking the part for noncommercial?

By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 20, 2015

Behind the swinging doors of noncommercial kitchens, tattoos don’t draw much contention, which is why at least one operator sees body art as a secret weapon.

Workforce

Going above and beyond

By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 20, 2015

Whatever residents want, senior-living executive chef Sam Austin tries to deliver. The trick is to truly listen.

Workforce

Using the right incentives to complete the team

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 20, 2015

Despite the recruitment challenges Paula Amols faces as director of dining at Murray State University, a strong sense of team helps on the retention side.

Operations

School board concerned about Sodexo contract

Jul. 16, 2015

Despite some East Aurora board members expressing their concern about the foodservice provider’s pricing and labor practices, the board renewed Sodexo’s contract for $5.7 million.

Workforce

How to convince the higher-ups

By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 14, 2015

Lisa Poggas, nutrition and environmental services director at Parker Adventist Hospital and Castle Rock Adventist Hospital—both in Colorado—has implemented

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