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How labor woes may impact the future of college dining

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 14, 2024

The National Association of College and Universities Foodservices’ 2030 and Beyond report identified labor as a challenge for the industry moving forward. Here’s a look at what else the report revealed as it pertains to labor.

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What student foodservice employees want from their employers

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 14, 2024

The National Association of College and University Food Services’ College Dining 2030 and Beyond report took a deep dive into what student employees look for from their employers. Here’s some key takeaways.

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New in-house training program gives Vacaville USD nutrition team a chance to grow their skills

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 09, 2024

Chef and Assistant Nutrition Director Richie Wilim drew on his restaurant background to create the course, which will instruct participants on how to master skills like menu planning and mise en place.

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Where on-site foodservice has the edge in labor situations

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Feb. 07, 2024

Leveraging the strengths of university, school and hospital dining programs to get the best people for the jobs.

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Cura Hospitality enhances waitstaff training

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 02, 2024

Cura Hospitality rolls out an enhanced waitstaff training program aimed at improving resident experience.

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5 things the future workforce wants from their employers

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 12, 2023

Three graduating students from The Ohio State University’s Hospitality Management Program shared what they look for in a job during a panel at this year’s MenuDirections conference.

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Working from home may make it harder to choose healthy foods

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 07, 2023

Remote employees report snacking twice as often as those going into a workplace, according to a recent survey.

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When a foodservice employee fails a food-safety exam, who pays for the retake?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Aug. 31, 2023

No one likes unexpected costs, Advice Guy says, but this one is modest and important.

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What questions should I be asking prospective foodservice employees?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Aug. 18, 2023

It can be tough to predict how someone will perform on the job from an interview, Advice Guy says, but the more practical your questions are, the better.

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My recent hire didn’t work out. Do I still have to pay them for training?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Aug. 11, 2023

Making a bad hiring decision doesn't get you out of paying for training, Advice Guy says.

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