New Year’s Eve is coming, and that means that most restaurants, ballrooms, and catering companies will be at their busiest. The certified food manager must be extra vigilant in keeping every item served safe for their New Year’s Eve guests. MN Certified Food Manager’s Guide to Surviving New Year’s Eve As a certified food manager […]
In the last few months, we’ve seen numerous media reports on foodborne outbreaks caused by everything from baby carrots to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder. This publicity does not benefit the food and beverage industry. It can have a chilling effect and discourage customers from visiting your establishment. This week, we will begin a series of blogs […]
Zero-waste has been thrown about frequently over the past decade; Minneapolis has its 2040 Plan. As Certified Food Managers can tell you, there are many challenges to achieving zero waste in any facility. Biodegradable takeout containers tend to be more expensive than plastic or Styrofoam. Food waste recycling can also raise utility costs, and some […]
Vampires, goblins, zombies, the ghost under the bed, and peanuts: Halloween is coming, and these terrifying evils will be everywhere. We all love a good scare this time of year, but no costumed ghoul frightens parents more than hidden allergens in Halloween treats. Let’s do a ServSafe food manager review for lurking Halloween allergens. ServSafe Food Manager […]