Latex allergies are more common than you might think. According to gomedicalonline.com, it is estimated that 6% of the United States population has a latex allergy. Although that might not seem that large, the numbers grow when you look at the percentage of people with latex allergies who work with Read more…
The way of the world has changed, and expectations for entry-level roles in the restaurant industry are higher than ever before. Employers want to see that you are committed and serious about the role that you are applying for. Even if you don’t have the 4 years of experience they Read more…
We often look at the Food and Beverage Industry and see it defined by the most common careers within it: Waiters or Waitresses, Hosts, Chefs, Bussers, etc. But what about other food industry jobs? There are so many careers in the food industry that people either forget about or are Read more…
This is a pretty common question with few answers on the web, so we are here to help. To begin, let’s clarify what a Food Handlers card is: A Food Handlers card (also known as a Food Handlers Permit, Licence, Certificate, or Certification) is the result of a food safety Read more…
Taking some time to destress in positive ways after a stressful day at work can improve your mood, productivity, and health. Although, it’s definitely not the first thing that comes to mind for most of us. Eating comfort food, venting, or being irritable is more likely. Sadly, we can all Read more…
Restaurant food safety is one of the most important aspects of your business. It keeps your staff and diners safe. It can save you money in fines and waste reduction. It also protects your business reputation and sales. Food safety certifications do cost restaurants money. But they’re the law. When someone Read more…
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to advance your career in the hospitality industry, you have some pretty cool options. In 2019, the National Restaurant Association reported one of the top challenges in the restaurant industry was staffing, as restaurant business owners must constantly recruit and retain high-quality employees. That Read more…
Do you have family coming to town and you aren’t sure how to entertain them? Food-related projects are something everyone can get on board with, especially when mixed with some fun holiday activities. The holidays can be a magical time of year, but they can also be overwhelming. Guests staying with Read more…
Thanksgiving really is the season to be thankful. We know this time of year can be wonderful, but it can also be a bit stressful, taking away from the real meaning of the holidays. Spending time with family could be great, but it could be filled with questions you don’t Read more…
Health Code Violations & Food safety can be nothing short of a business killer. Just ask Chipotle, which suffered lasting damage to its reputation after its 2015 E. coli incident followed by another spate of foodborne illnesses linked to some of its restaurants in 2018. The company survived, but a single restaurant Read more…