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People

Proof of the Pudding promotes LaTosha Marks

Marks is now the foodservice-management company’s senior vice president of human resources.

Workforce

Know a culinary student who could use a helping hand? US Foods scholarships are open

Applications are being accepted through May 13 for the 2024 US Foods Scholars program, which will provide $360,000 to outstanding culinary students.

While this likely aims to show that your workplace is positive and inclusive, interview questions in general should be related to a candidate’s ability to do the job, Advice Guy says.

As staffing struggles continue, some foodservice workers might not receive hospitality training, resulting in insensitive or annoying language that can also inhibit sales, Advice Guy says.

Checking specific types of references, such as former employers and former employees, can provide useful perspective, Advice Guy says.

How operators can address the changing workforce was a top topic at the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers’ 2023 conference.

The South Dakota Human Service Center employs three times as many inmates as Cura staff, but GM Tina Flood tailors the job to the person and celebrates everyone in big and little ways.

Culinary programs across the country have revamped for the post-pandemic era, and those at community colleges are no exception.

Cura Hospitality, the facility’s new foodservice provider, staged “Chef Wars” to introduce residents to the kitchen. One volunteer was so impressed, he joined the culinary team.

More than 2,000 people attended the event, which also focused on diversity and compassion.

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