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Colleges & Universities

Operations

University resurrects former favorite dishes

 By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

The school will begin offering past items favored by students as weekly specials.

People

How to be customer-friendly while attracting young talent

 By Lynne Eddy on Feb. 13, 2017

To get on the same page with your younger staff, you have to take the time to listen and explain.

Steal This Idea

Take a hint from country clubs for outdoor events

Feb. 13, 2017

Lenbrook Senior Living recently started doing patio dining during the summer months, and stole some pointers for upscale barbecuing from local country clubs.

Steal This Idea

Attract guests to healthy options with inviting signs

Feb. 13, 2017

When an FSD visited Minneapolis Public Schools, she noticed big branded signs on top of the salad bars. When she got back to her district, she recreated them.

Menu

Keep meat and protein-based sides on the front burner

By Julianne Pepitone on Feb. 13, 2017

Vegetables and grains have stepped into the spotlight, thanks to the “flipping the plate” trend, but protein is still an important part of a balanced diet.

Menu

An allergen-free take on chicken tetrazzini

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 13, 2017

The No Whey station in the main dining hall at Georgia Southern University offers students meals that are free of the eight most common allergens.

Operations

3 reasons to consider upgrading ID technology

By Julianne Pepitone on Feb. 13, 2017

Between menu planning, budgets and the other myriad concerns FSDs face, it’s easy to overlook the simple ID and/or cash cards issued to diners.

FSD Culinary Council

The most successful items introduced in 2016

By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

Question:What are  some of the most successful menu items you introduced in 2016?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilSpinach mashed potatoes with brown butter and garlic, and coconut curry pork with As...

People

Should managers adhere to no-cellphone policies?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Feb. 13, 2017

My feeling is that phones distract staff from prioritizing guests, and introduce an unnecessary and unsanitary item into a foodservice setting.

Steal This Idea

Write strategic email subject lines

Feb. 13, 2017

FSD Heather Torrey picked up a tip to help her email recipients prioritize their messages.

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