StateFoodSafety Resources

Food Safety Reminder: Keep dumpster areas clean and tidy to prevent pest infestations. Download image: Roach Heaven Cartoon

Reading a table is one of the most important skills a server can learn. Some call it “having eyes” for a table, “feeling,” or “reading” a table, but it all boils down to knowing what type of service each group needs. Before you approach a table, take in the body language and situational cues of […]

Foodsafety.gov is serious about food safety, but the videos they make to teach about food safety are downright entertaining. Learn how to avoid “recipes for disaster” in the agency’s video series about food safety. These videos address some of the most common food safety problems in the home, like cross contamination and bacterial growth, and […]

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 […]