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State of K-12 foodservice: Rethinking recruitment

 By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 10, 2023

Faced with persistent labor challenges, operators continue to come up with new ways to fight short-staffed teams.

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Is it OK to ask a job applicant for their preferred pronouns?

 By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Aug. 07, 2023

While this likely aims to show that your workplace is positive and inclusive, interview questions in general should be related to a candidate’s ability to do the job, Advice Guy says.

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4 ideas to improve your hiring process

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 20, 2023

Check out how the nutrition team at Cobb County School District updated its recruitment efforts, as shared during the SNA’s Annual National Conference.

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Aramark named a top workplace for disability inclusion for the 7th consecutive year

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 12, 2023

The foodservice provider earned a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index, a benchmarking tool that aids companies in achieving disability inclusion and equality.

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University of Tulsa dining team worked with The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center to benchmark best practices

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 13, 2023

The program focuses on customer engagement, elevating service and nurturing organizational culture.

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Grubhub lays off 15% of staff, citing high costs

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 13, 2023

The company is reorganizing after falling behind its competitors, and said it would unveil a new strategy soon.

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University of Mary Washington dining team mentors high school interns

By FSD Staff on Jun. 07, 2023

The university was given an Employer of the Year award for its work with Start on Success, a program that aims to support high schoolers with disabilities.

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CDC traces 40% of foodborne-illness outbreaks to infected employees

By Peter Romeo on May 30, 2023

This finding is likely to foster efforts to mandate paid sick leave.

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

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on May 12, 2023

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?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on May 08, 2023

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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