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Operations

School Nutrition Association selects school lunch heroes

By Alaina Lancaster on May 02, 2016

The School Nutrition Association has honored three individuals for their commitment to nutrition.

Steal This Idea

Inject a touch of individuality into uniforms

 May 02, 2016

Associates at Donatos in Columbus, Ohio, have a choice of T-shirts and hats—including a military-style cap, beanie or slouch hat—to keep their hair away from food.

Workforce

How to create a team of responsible whistleblowers

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 29, 2016

Creating an environment where employees feel comfortable reporting a problem doesn’t have to divide your staff.

Operations

SNA chapter names Teresa Baker child nutrition director of the year

By FSD Staff on Apr. 25, 2016

Baker, child nutrition director at Raleigh County Schools, has won the designation for the state of West Virginia.

Workforce

The growth of the gig economy

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 18, 2016

The gig economy, also known as the shared or on-demand economy, leverages app-based technologies to match independent workers and customers.

Operations

Calif. district hopes centralized kitchen will improve foodservice

By FSD Staff on Apr. 18, 2016

The $40 million kitchen has been in the works for several years, and should cut down on the use of prepackaged meals.

People

Betti Wiggins: Keeping Detroit’s kids healthy

By Lisa Arnett on Apr. 15, 2016

Betti Wiggins is making a difference at Detroit Public Schools by helping facilitate a school garden and helping to bring regional produce to the table.

Workforce

How to blow an interview

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 11, 2016

Here’s an interview tip: When asked about management style, don’t respond that you enjoy making people cry. This and other sage wisdom on why hiring managers don’t extend job offers.

Workforce

Making employees love you

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 11, 2016

Joanne Chang works hard at maintaining the culture she’s created at her four Flour bakeries, her restaurant Myers + Chang and newly opened commissary kitchen.

Workforce

Getting the most out of internships

By Dana Moran on Apr. 04, 2016

Sure, foodservice interns will be washing dishes. But the experience also should be a valuable one for operators and short-term hires alike. Here’s how to seek out quality interns, and make the most of their time.

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