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Operations

SNA names Pa. FSD of the Year

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 04, 2016

The honor went to an 11-year veteran whose signatures include a feedback mechanism on student menus.

Operations

Middle school suspends lunch-line incentive after backlash

 By FSD Staff on Dec. 18, 2015

The program had been in place at Woodrow Wilson Middle School for 20 years.

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.

Operations

School draws fire by tying students’ classroom work to lunch-line position

By FSD Staff on Dec. 16, 2015

A petition drive is underway to preserve a first-come, first-served set-up.

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.

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.

People

How Boeing's FSD is making the right choices for diners

By Laura Van Wert on Dec. 15, 2015

Meg Clark, foodservice administrator for Boeing, has increased purchases of healthy items by 9 percent under Boeing's Well Being Initiative.

Workforce

4 tips for a successful staff competition

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 15, 2015

With cooking competitions spicing up reality TV, it’s easy to see how a little rivalry among staff could be a fun form of skill- and teambuilding.

Menu

MenuDirections 2016: Open to change

By Bill Anderson on Dec. 15, 2015

If you’ve been to MenuDirections, you’ll notice a number of changes at the event, taking place Feb. 28–March 1 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

Workforce

4 business books that boost leadership

By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 15, 2015

Mentors, TED Talks and books help shape management styles. Here are several operators picks on training literature that changed the way they do business.

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