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Operations

3 reasons to consider upgrading ID technology

 By Julianne Pepitone on Feb. 13, 2017

Between menu planning, budgets and the other myriad concerns FSDs face, it’s easy to overlook the simple ID and/or cash cards issued to diners.

Operations

Winsight appoints Sarah Lockyer to SVP role

 By Winsight Staff on Jan. 23, 2017

Lockyer will join Foodservice Director's parent company as senior vice president of content.

People

Should employers pay for multilingual testing?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jan. 17, 2017

If a multilingual employee fails a certification exam in English, should an operator pay for a retake in another language?

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Make employees accountable for absences

Jan. 17, 2017

Puyallup School District makes people call and directly talk to their boss or supervisor if they are reporting an absence for a shift. It is a conscious decision.

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Local look: Baked-in savings

Jan. 17, 2017

The food and nutrition team at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison outsources baked goods to a local shop that hires the formerly incarcerated.

Menu

A new age of menu customization

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

Taking customization even further, operations are handing over even more control to customers with both build-your-own and cook-your-own stations.

Menu

A lighter take on ranch dressing

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2017

Last fall, Mark Augustine, executive chef of culinary and nutrition services for Minneapolis Public Schools, switched to concocting in-house—ranch dressing.

Design

Solving for small storage spaces

By Maggie Hennessy on Jan. 17, 2017

When working with a small footprint, the back of the house often gets squeezed in the interest of preserving precious seats.

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Nourish workers with snack stations

Jan. 17, 2017

Penn State University added fueling stations in its units for its workers who need a snack. Snacks include trail mix, crackers, cookies and water.

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Help employees buy in with business cards

Jan. 17, 2017

Overlook Medical Center gives new hires abridged business cards to help with confidence.

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