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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. is our Advice Guy and Professor of Culinary Arts and Science at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He is the co-author/editor of eight books, including The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook (Simon & Schuster, 2021).

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Is a vegan eatery automatically kosher?

Fruits, vegetables and grains are inherently kosher, Advice Guy says, but unless an establishment has rabbinical supervision and certification, it is not.

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Do I have a choice in where I get food safety certified?

The short answer is yes, says Advice Guy, though you will want to check with your local health department first.

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I’ve done everything I can think of to retain cooks. Why is none of it helping?

Labor challenges in foodservice are not going away. It might be time to think about ways to streamline your operation with a smaller team, Advice Guy says.

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How to calculate fringe benefits for foodservice employees

Fringe benefits represent the costs of an employee beyond their wages, which might include Medicare tax, paid sick days and healthcare, says Advice Guy.

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How do I keep cooks from quitting?

Since so many operations are seeking cooks, talented ones can practically choose their gig and may look for better circumstances elsewhere. But a few straightforward strategies can help keep cooks on staff, Advice Guy says.

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How can I stop time theft at my foodservice operation?

Making sure your training, documentation and policies are clear to staff is a good place to start, Advice Guy says.

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Here are some better ways to address dine-in customers

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.

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Does it make sense to offer foodservice employees daily pay?

Earned wage access isn’t right for every operation, Advice Guy says. However, if the idea is appealing to your current and prospective employees, it's worth exploring.

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When hiring a manager, is it OK to ask for references of workers they've supervised?

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

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Can servers be required to deep clean the kitchen?

Many foodservice operations have a weekly all-hands deep clean, at least in the back of house, a practice our Advice Guy highly recommends.

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How creative can foodservice operators be with food safety signage?

For signs about employee handwashing and the like, food and drink concepts shouldn’t test the limits of health code compliance, Advice Guy says.

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How much notice should chefs give when quitting?

Many people look at the beginning of the year as a time for new opportunities, but resignations should be approached as a conversation, Advice Guy says.

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