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FSDs use the sweet spot to create winning dishes

 By Jill Failla on Apr. 14, 2017

How FSDs are building off diners’ perceptions of flavor and health to create winning dishes.

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Get the most out of chef competitions

 Apr. 14, 2017

Skidmore College patterned its chef culinary competition after the one pioneered by the University of Massachusetts. This year, 11 teams of college chefs registered.

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Increase foodservice participation with kiosks

Apr. 14, 2017

Troup County School System has a fixed kiosk that not only sells coffee, but also protein smoothies, grab-and-go reimbursable meals and other a la carte items.

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Adapting authenticity in Three Sisters Salad

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 14, 2017

A revamped North American tribe recipe is now a staple in Wash U’s dining program, which completes 18,000 to 22,000 transactions daily.

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.

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Blowtorch as wine bottle opener

Apr. 14, 2017

There's more than one way to open a bottle of wine. When a corkscrew is nowhere to be found, Chef David Brue reaches for his butane torch.

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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

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.

FSD Culinary Council

How to make big dining events special

By FSD Staff on Mar. 13, 2017

Question:What’s the biggest annual dining event at your operation, and how do you make it special?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilThroughout the year, we have two types of large events that are wel...

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Partner with aspiring farmers

Mar. 13, 2017

For the last three years, School District of Holmen has hosted an event called Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner, in cooperation with the Future Farmers of America.

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