How foodservice equipment manufacturers are meeting the demand for products that save time and energy while boosting profits By Sara Perez Webber They say too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth. But what about too many appliances in the kitchen? The wrong type or size of foodservice equipment can certainly hinder performance, affecting output and profits. That’s … [Read more...] about Tools of the Trade
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Protecting Your Business from Fraud and ID Theft
Measures you can take to minimize your risk By Gerri Detweiler Think your catering business is immune from identity theft? So did Banquets Unlimited in North Huntingdon, Pa. Then an employee stole more than $8,000. The same for Zubi Fish House, one of the South Florida restaurants that was a victim of fraud involving a woman posing as an employee for a local … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Business from Fraud and ID Theft
Update on Feeding America: How to Help as Demand Rises for Food Bank Resources
By Sara Perez Webber Many Americans have responded to the COVID-19 crisis by helping their neighbors in need. America’s Food Fund—a GoFundMe campaign led by Leonardo DiCaprio and Laurene Powell Jobs, benefiting Feeding America and World Central Kitchen—has raised nearly $14 million as of April 17. Jeff Bezos contributed $100 million to Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response … [Read more...] about Update on Feeding America: How to Help as Demand Rises for Food Bank Resources
Waste Not
A Timely Message From Feeding America on Helping People in Need From Justin Block, managing director of retail information services at Feeding America: The Feeding America network of food banks is working round-the-clock to provide food to people across the country during this difficult time. With school closures, job disruptions and health risks, millions of Americans … [Read more...] about Waste Not
Creating a Respectful Workplace
Strategies for building an inclusive company culture and preventing workplace harassment By Andrew Rawson, co-founder and chief learning officer of Traliant Just as creating healthier menus is increasingly important for the catering and event industry, so is creating a healthy, harassment-free workplace culture. In the #MeToo era, organizations across industries realize … [Read more...] about Creating a Respectful Workplace
How to: Reduce Employee Turnover
Six steps for training effectively to keep your best people on the job By Carolina Bautista-Brown, marketing manager at 3M The restaurant industry has a clear turnover problem. Topping 70 percent annually in recent years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employee departure rates leave eateries, bars and other commercial kitchen-driven businesses challenged to … [Read more...] about How to: Reduce Employee Turnover
Taking the Show on the Road
By Sara Perez Webber Last year, Atlanta-based Proof of the Pudding took on the challenge of catering five major boat shows in Florida. The company’s five-year concessions contract with Informa U.S. Boat Shows includes the Palm Beach International Boat Show, the St. Petersburg Boat Show, the Miami Yacht Show, the Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota and—the largest in-water boat show … [Read more...] about Taking the Show on the Road
A Recipe for Disaster
Five mistakes caterers make that put data at risk—and how to avoid them By Brad Korkow, Society Insurance In today’s digital world, it’s impossible to avoid handling electronic data while running your catering business. Credit card and mobile payment options are the norm, putting caterers increasingly at risk of a cyberattack. Considering 60 percent of small companies go out … [Read more...] about A Recipe for Disaster
How to Streamline Culinary Operations
Four tips for boosting efficiency and maximizing profitsBy Michael Stavros, director of business development at M Culinary Concepts - mculinary.com If you’re in the business of managing a culinary enterprise—whether it’s a restaurant, bar, catering company, convenience store or food truck—it’s essential to ensure all products, operating systems and facilities are optimized. … [Read more...] about How to Streamline Culinary Operations
How Foodservice Packaging Contributes to Successful Catering
As drop-off catering grows, so does the need for reliable packaging and single-use items—which are becoming more attractive and eco-friendly By Lynn Dyer, president of the Foodservice Packaging Institute Catering has expanded over the years. In the past, independent caterers would bring in their prepared foods and beverages, served on reusable china along with flatware and … [Read more...] about How Foodservice Packaging Contributes to Successful Catering
