StateFoodSafety Resources

Chefs and head cooks supervise food preparation, manage kitchen staff, and handle all food-related issues in restaurants and other food establishments. Generally, a chef’s work environment is fast paced and very demanding. They often work full-time and are required to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. In order to become a chef or […]

When you think of important traits for servers, what comes to mind? A personable attitude? A good memory? A talent for balancing dishes? But, what about personal hygiene? Well if that’s a priority for you, then you’re not alone—customers and industry professionals agree that a clean, well-kept server is essential to great foodservice. Here are […]

Food Safety Reminder: Finding foreign objects in drinks or food can pose serious hazards to your customers. Take care to wash produce properly, remove excess jewelry before your shift, and follow all other safety procedures required by your establishment. Download image: All Choked Up Cartoon

Restaurant managers have a lot on their plate (hah, pun intended). But to make their ever-demanding job more manageable, restaurant managers can follow these seven tips for success: The customer is always right. This is especially true in the restaurant business where your customer’s preference is everything. Remember: customer service is not a department; it’s a […]

You have most likely heard of FDA and CDC, but do you know what they stand for or what they do? In this Food Safety Talkabout episode, StateFoodSafety interviews the public on their knowledge of the FDA and CDC. Watch this episode to learn more about these two groups.