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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.

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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.

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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.

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Egg shortage? Try savory waffles

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2016

Omelet stations are a popular breakfast option among Texas Tech University’s 37,000 students, says Dewey McMurrey, executive chef of operations at the school.

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How to write grants that get results

By Dina Berta on Feb. 16, 2016

Putting together an effective grant proposal doesn’t require a professional.

Workforce

Describing today's foodservice director

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 16, 2016

The School Nutrition Association, the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals and the NRA describe the current roles of the FSD.

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.

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