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Food Safety Market Blog

A blog with articles related to food handler certification and education on food safety related issues.

Posts by Kevin Freeborn:

Training The Next Generation Of Restaurant Workers

Training The Next Generation Of Restaurant Workers

As restaurants across the country grapple with a lingering labour shortage, savvy employers are looking to the next generation to staff their eateries. Luring Gen Z through the doors could be the answer to your staffing shortfall…but only if you know how to train them effectively.

Why Summer’s End Is The Perfect Time to Train Your Employees

Why Summer’s End Is The Perfect Time to Train Your Employees

As any eaterie knows, summer is one of the busiest times in a restaurant’s calendar. The warm weather brings a rush of patio-lovers and tourists, eager to sit and enjoy a leisurely meal in the sunshine.

After the hectic months of July and August, September is usually a time to slow down, take stock, and catch a breath. For many employers, it’s also time to train. 

Making the Most of Your Company’s Learning Management System

Making the Most of Your Company’s Learning Management System

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a big investment in your business. It’s one that you made because you know that investing in training is the right move for any business in today’s tight labour market. Staff need to be able to upskill quickly and competently, and that just isn’t possible with patchy training that is different at each store or franchise. An LMS unifies training efforts and promotes quality throughout the entire organization. 

Be A Better Leader with Microlearning

Be A Better Leader with Microlearning

These are challenging times for the foodservice industry and challenging times call for strong leaders. Whether you manage a small kitchen team, or a full roster of front-of-house wait staff, your employees need to know that you care and that you’ll support them as the sector adjusts to the new normal.

What Does Canada’s Post-COVID Restaurant Industry Look Like?

What Does Canada’s Post-COVID Restaurant Industry Look Like?

These are uncertain times for the Canadian restaurant industry and, without a crystal ball, it’s hard to know what’s on the horizon. In the short-term, the outlook is mixed. While restrictions are easing across the country and staff are returning, rising costs and wary customers mean it won’t be business as usual.

Revamp Your Onboarding Process to Attract & Retain Employees

Revamp Your Onboarding Process to Attract & Retain Employees

The best way to set up your employees for success is through a successful onboarding process. Without it, your employees won’t be properly attuned to the expectations of their role within your company, nor how that role fits into the overall structure and philosophy of your organization. This can result in a disconnect between new employees and the rest of the workplace, essentially setting them up for failure.