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Operations

Courting today's 7 key consumer types

 By FSD Staff on Feb. 16, 2016

Every foodservice operator wants to understand today’s consumer, but it’s no longer enough just to look at gender, age, ethnicity or income.

People

Foodservice stars on the rise

 By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 16, 2016

It takes confidence, persistence and respect to stand out among experienced peers, which is why FoodService Director is taking a moment to recognize young stars.

Operations

A sustainable lunch—is it the box that counts?

By Dana Moran on Feb. 16, 2016

Deputy Editor Dana Moran has been a bring-her-lunch-from-home person for most of her life, apart from two standout exceptions. Both involve lots of food.

People

What's the best process for checking references?

By Jim Korner on Feb. 16, 2016

There are a number of things to consider when interviewing a candidate's references. Advice Squad says to consider these do's and don'ts during a reference check.

Menu

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.

Menu

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

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.

People

How Tim Whelan is making strides in senior nutrition

By Erin Gibbons on Feb. 16, 2016

Tim Whelan is making strides in senior nutrition by updating seasonal menus, making nutritional information available and partnering with the USDA.

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