food handler training
Effectively Managing a Busy Restaurant
The restaurant industry can be an environment of great learning and growth, but it can also become a nightmare of danger and yelling (i.e. Hell’s Kitchen with Gordan Ramsey). With so many people working together, it doesn’t work unless there is cohesion and agreement when making choices about guests’ food preparation. The kitchen can be…read more
An Introduction to OSHA Regulations for Restaurants
As a restaurant owner or manager, there’s always a lot on your plate, no pun intended. From maintaining your kitchen to working with reviewers to managing your staff, there’s a lot to do. But part of your responsibilities as an owner or manager is to be aware of the laws that protect your employees. Whether…read more
Common Food Allergy Myths
Chances are if you work in a restaurant, you don’t have much if any, food allergies. So it’s reasonable then for you to forget about them every now and again, or to not fully understand them. As our awareness of food allergies continues to expand, misunderstandings shift into myths that can be harmful to your…read more
The Most Common Reasons Restaurants Fail Health Inspections
Have you ever opened up the local newspaper and taken a look at the restaurants that failed their health inspections? Invariably, in this list of food-based obituaries, there will be a few that you really enjoyed that have gone under. While we might be surprised that these restaurants did not pass their health inspection, the…read more
Hazard Symbols Defined
When you’re working in the food industry, there is a range of knowledge that is necessary to be an expert in your field. You need to understand everything from cross-contamination, how to prevent an allergic reaction to foods, to how to store foods and you need to understand the hazard symbols and their meanings. At…read more