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6 questions to ask references

 By Jim Korner on Feb. 16, 2016

When speaking to references, be sure to ask open-ended questions that call for in-depth answers. You can learn more from the subtext of the conversation.

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Shadow workers to understand their roles

 Feb. 16, 2016

Because Pueblo City Schools' director of nutrition services started midyear, she took the opportunity to put on a uniform and work one day with each cook.

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Hot chicken: Jump on the bandwagon

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2016

Nashville hot chicken, a regional favorite, also has been on the bucket lists of food lovers visiting the Music City. Now it has flocked to other locales.

Operations

Operators explore alternatives to polystyrene

By Amy McKeever on Feb. 16, 2016

There are more compostable options available than ever in competition with polystyrene, long the disposable packaging of choice thanks to its low cost.

Workforce

The changing role of the FSD

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 16, 2016

The standard 3 1/2-by-2-inch space of a business card hardly is enough real estate anymore to contain the true job description of a foodservice director.

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Oscar-worthy appetizers

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2016

The Academy Awards are as big a deal as the Super Bowl in many circles, including senior living, college dining and other noncommercial facilities.

Workforce

FSDs react to high-profile firings

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 11, 2016

Should cafeteria workers have been canned for taking leftovers that might have otherwise been tossed? Here's what you had to say.

Operations

SNA urges Congress for relief from unpaid student meal debt

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 11, 2016

The nonprofit is also calling for swift action on child nutrition reauthorization.

Operations

Hickory Public Schools names new child nutrition director

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 10, 2016

Tina Pottorff will oversee foodservice for the district's nine schools.

Operations

Sodexo drops hamburgers for 'plant-forward' variety

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 10, 2016

All school foodservices managed by the contractor will use a vegetable-beef blend instead of 100-percent animal protein.

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