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Colleges & Universities

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Let staffers create their own meals

 Dec. 15, 2015

Student employees from India approached a manager at Murray State University and said they would like to do a hot line of authentic Indian food for everyone.

Operations

Sustainable for the holidays

 By Dana Moran on Dec. 15, 2015

Holiday events are a time for cheer—and can be a huge revenue driver at noncommercial operations. But with those additional diners come additional turkeys.

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Place food kiosks with convenience in mind

Dec. 15, 2015

Whitefish School District decided to target students at its high school’s exits and set up a concessions kiosk that is also used during basketball games.

Menu

Plant-based options boost creativity

By Andrea Strong on Dec. 15, 2015

Although colleges and universities have long offered vegan choices, the segment is upping its game. Yale's efforts to feed vegans exceed what's required.

Menu

MenuDirections 2016: Open to change

By Bill Anderson on Dec. 15, 2015

If you’ve been to MenuDirections, you’ll notice a number of changes at the event, taking place Feb. 28–March 1 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

Operations

Retro technology makes new waves in the kitchen

By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 15, 2015

While induction cooking’s safety, speed and efficiency appeals in modern kitchens, the technology itself isn’t new. Induction only started in the mid-1990s.

Design

3 lessons learned from renovations

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

A renovation often is an opportunity to re-energize a cafeteria space, but along with fresh designs and new equipment comes hindsight that can be applied.

Workforce

4 tips for a successful staff competition

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 15, 2015

With cooking competitions spicing up reality TV, it’s easy to see how a little rivalry among staff could be a fun form of skill- and teambuilding.

People

How to foster socialization in the workplace

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Socialization strategies help staff get to know one another. It's up to business managers to enhance the process by providing a fun work environment.

Steal This Idea

Plastic is fantastic for prepping ginger

Dec. 15, 2015

Metal spoons are a great way to skin ginger. However, chef Neela Paniz learned during a demonstration that, in a pinch, plastic works just as effectively.

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