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FSD Culinary Council

What is FSD’s Culinary Council?

 By FSD Staff on Nov. 23, 2015

FSD’s Culinary Council is a cross-section of chefs from the K-12, college and university, senior living, health care, and business and industry segments. On a rotating basis, our industry experts answer questions about food trends and ideas.

People

What makes a competitive benefits package?

 By FSD Staff on Nov. 19, 2015

When contemplating what benefits to offer, it's best to look at the ideal age range of your candidates and what they'd most desire at this stage.

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Equip staff with a flu season care package

Nov. 16, 2015

SUNY Geneseo occasionally gives [staff] a little gift. During flu season, it’s a package of tissues and hand sanitizer with a cute little quote.

Menu

Indian flavors show local appeal

By Kathy Hayden on Nov. 16, 2015

These sometimes-spicy, often vegetarian-based dishes are making inroads, due to more diverse populations and adventurous eaters in foodservice operations.

Menu

Gluten-free fettuccine alfredo

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 16, 2015

Here’s how the University of Washington adapted fettuccine Alfredo to be suitable for gluten-sensitive eaters without losing its mass student appeal.

Operations

8 winning social media tactics

By FSD Staff on Nov. 16, 2015

These restaurant chains’ wins can be other foodservice operators’ gains. Here are some of the best practices used by the standouts to engage their audiences.

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How to cross-utilize utensils

Nov. 16, 2015

An empanada ‘fork’ seems like a tool that would lay in a back drawer—except when the Latin American-style turnovers are on the menu. But, it’s a kitchen MVP.

Menu

How to make comfort food more healthy

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 16, 2015

Healthy comfort food can mean different things to different diners, from veggie-packed mac and cheese on campus to lower-sodium soups for senior living.

Workforce

3 ways to recruit top talent at a job fair

By Dina Berta on Nov. 16, 2015

FSDs are looking for talent. With the market starting to tighten, the job fair has returned as an effective means to find potential qualified candidates.

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How to prep with sheet pans

Nov. 16, 2015

Let sheetpans do the prep by turning a sheet pan upside down, lightly oiling it and heating it in a very hot oven to get dough crispy for flatbread pizzas.

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