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Operations

Police look into death of school food administrator who was under investigation

 By FSD Staff on Feb. 09, 2016

Officials say Silverio Capistran, administrator at Texas-based Brownsville Independent School District, had been on paid leave since Jan. 25.

Operations

How one district ensures students have enough time for lunch

By FSD Staff on Feb. 09, 2016

Officials say increasing the number of cashiers in the lunch line is one way.

Operations

Mich. senator introduces legislation to ensure safe drinking water

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 09, 2016

Amid Flint’s water crisis, Rick Jones’ three-bill package would mandate annual water testing in schools.

FSD Culinary Council

How to adjust your menu for short-staffing

By FSD Staff on Feb. 08, 2016

Question:What menu adjustments are you making to deal with labor constraints?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilAt this particular time we are having no labor issues, although in the prior six months ...

Steal This Idea

Supplier visits shore up relationships

Feb. 08, 2016

[New concept Connecting Grounds] is Ohio State University's first coffee shop where they serve 100-percent direct-trade coffee from farmers they've met.

Workforce

Best training methods for quality customer service

By Lisa Arnett on Feb. 08, 2016

Face-to-face interactions mean customer service skills for staff are more important than ever. Here are the best training methods for diner satisfaction.

Operations

Male student allegedly denied lunch because of hair accessory

By FSD Staff on Feb. 05, 2016

Matthew Gabbert is captain of West High School’s cheerleading team and says all team members wear bows.

Operations

VIDEO: Technomic's top consumer trends for 2016

By FSD Staff on Feb. 03, 2016

Technomic has identified consumer trends likely to shape the restaurant industry in 2016. Here is what the Chicago researcher has identified as the top trends to expect.

Operations

District foodservice workers take tips from professional chef

By FSD Staff on Feb. 03, 2016

Hoover City Schools plans to add some spice to its lunch menu after participating in a demonstration led by Chef Garrett Berdan.

People

What frustrates newcomers to foodservice careers

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 02, 2016

Young pros blast the roadblocks.

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