K-12 Schools

Workforce

3 new ways to scout talent

When it comes to bringing new talent onto your team, job posts and fairs are tried and true. But where can you go for new hires beyond the obvious?

Operations

App aims to combat wage hikes

Operators will automatically be alerted of a pending battle and given a voice.

Don’t just think about minding the seasonal worker gap; foodservice directors have to look at the bigger picture. That’s where a succession plan comes in.

North Carolina State University has Twitter and Instagram accounts and uses the hashtag #WellFedWolfPack to highlight healthy and delicious foods on the menu.

UCR Dining Services started serving vegan nachos to draw students to dining halls, while also giving them a plant-forward spin to hook vegans.

Foodservice operators are tapping into diners’ desire for simpler times with “throwback”-theme meals featuring the food, music and decor of previous decades.

Through recovery, waste reduction and sustainability challenges, operators, particularly at schools and universities, are issuing mandates to reach a zero-waste goal.

The new program bundles menus, recipes, purchasing and inventory to maximize operators’ time.

If you expect the new staff to become a part of your culture, you must treat them as a member of the family. They must feel welcome and part of the team.

While the trend has blossomed in C&U, halal menus now are trickling down into other segments. From traditional chicken preps to fish tacos, here’s a sampling.

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