The Complete Guide to Preventing Cross Contamination
I’ve sat in enough cramped, steaming school kitchens to know that when you search for a “complete guide to cross…
Calcium in the Years That Build the Skeleton
I’ve spent enough time in school kitchens to know that when someone mentions “nutrition,” most catering staff immediately tune out,…
Escalating a Problem With Your Caterer
I’ve sat in enough damp, echoing school corridors to know that when a board of governors asks about how to…
Slip Resistance and Coving at the Wall
I’ve stood in enough school kitchens at 11 PM to know that a glossy, high-end brochure means absolutely nothing when…
Cooling Is Where Most Kitchens Fail
I’ve stood in the middle of many a frantic school kitchen at 2:00 PM, watching a staff member stare helplessly…
Monitoring a Contract Beyond the Monthly Meeting
I’ve spent more hours than I care to admit staring at spreadsheets that claim to prove a catering contract is…
Surfaces That Can Actually Be Cleaned
I remember standing in a school kitchen three years ago, watching a frantic midday service unfold while staring at a…
Iron Deficiency Shows Up as Poor Concentration
I’ve sat in countless school dining halls, listening to teachers vent about “unmotivated” students who seem to be staring blankly…
Temperature Control From Delivery to Plate
I remember standing in a school kitchen three years ago, watching a midday service descend into absolute chaos. The steam…
The Complete Guide to Cooling Food Safely
I remember standing in a school kitchen three years ago, watching a trainee try to shove a massive, steaming pot…