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Operations

5 lessons from operators’ first food trucks

 By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 15, 2016

Operators have come a long way since the days of their first food trucks. Learn from these FSDs’ mobile adventures to keep trucking without a hitch.

Workforce

3 new ways to scout talent

 By Lisa Arnett on Aug. 15, 2016

When it comes to bringing new talent onto your team, job posts and fairs are tried and true. But where can you go for new hires beyond the obvious?

Operations

App aims to combat wage hikes

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 15, 2016

Operators will automatically be alerted of a pending battle and given a voice.

Operations

Aramark buys group purchaser for $140M

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 12, 2016

The foodservice vendor seeks to enhance its purchasing power in healthcare and education.

Operations

4 issues K-12 foodservice directors are returning to this fall

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 09, 2016

Here are a few of the sticky wickets that will greet K-12 FSDs on the first day of school.

Operations

USDA updates reimbursement rates for school nutrition programs

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 09, 2016

Puerto Rico was among the biggest winners of the adjustments; however, some aspects of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs also will receive increased funding.

Operations

Seattle foodservice workers resist scheduling restrictions

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 08, 2016

A coalition of workers is fighting Seattle's proposal to place limits on how far ahead of time employers can set and alter staff schedules.

Operations

Farm-to-school lunch initiative expands across Mich.

By Simedar Jackson on Aug. 08, 2016

“10 Cents a Meal” provides match funds for schools buying local produce.

Menu

Grow new ideas to score garden grants

By Dana Moran on Aug. 03, 2016

While it would be next to impossible for most operators to fill their entire produce needs with on-site gardens, the growing process has proven to be an effective marketing and educational tool.

Operations

USDA school kitchen grants ease service, ingredient woes: Study

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 03, 2016

Recent research indicates that the equipment grants have helped schools overcome challenges with meeting NSLP requirements.

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