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Operations

5 great ideas gathered at a chefs’ conference

Smart tactics to tackle labor issues, sustainability, food safety and more were offered up this week during FoodService Director’s first Chefs’ Council Summit.

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Don’t cry over cut onions

A line cook at Di Alba in Los Angeles recommends cutting onions straight into ice-cold water to keep eyes from watering, which helps eliminate the tear-inducing gas.

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Straight from the diner: Firsthand stories drive the message home

Sep. 26, 2017

The University of Michigan brought in a student with food allergies to talk in front of foodservice staff as part of their training for an impactful presentation they won't forget.

Operations

Spic and span—on a schedule

By Amy McKeever on Jul. 24, 2017

Cleaning may not be the most exciting part of foodservice, but it’s a vital one. Here's how to keep on top of a master cleaning plan as footprints change.

Workforce

How foodservice managers can create a culture of food safety

By Alaina Lancaster on May 31, 2017

Some staff might be nodding along during training, but silently rejecting the policies. Here’s how to make food safety procedures absolutely clear.

Operations

Penn State to open 1st kosher, allergen-free station

By FSD Staff on May 03, 2017

School officials believe the menu will also appeal to students who eat halal.

Operations

Planning for food safety paperwork

By Amy McKeever on Apr. 14, 2017

Food safety can be a lot to handle, requiring plenty of paperwork and diligence to ensure a kitchen complies with health regulations.

Operations

Cornell debuts 100% gluten-free dining hall

By FSD Staff on Feb. 15, 2017

It is the second college eatery in the country to be certified gluten-free.

Menu

An allergen-free take on chicken tetrazzini

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 13, 2017

The No Whey station in the main dining hall at Georgia Southern University offers students meals that are free of the eight most common allergens.

Operations

Produce with the highest concentrations of pesticides

By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

As consumer demand for cleaner ingredients continues to grow, operators might want to pay extra attention to pesticides in their produce for transparency’s sake. And to these fruits and vegetables in particular.

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