Safety practices for restaurant kitchen exhaust hoods
The foodservice industry must meet higher air quality regulations than standard building exhausts due to the type of contaminated air produced by cooking food. Restaurants, cafes and other eating establishments....

Seven things to know before you go - a guide to working abroad
Working and travelling is one of the big upsides of a career in the food and beverage industry, but there are challenges and certain hurdles to navigate when considering a move to a warmer local. Aside from...

The do’s and don’ts of cooking equipment safety
Food preparation and service involves many health and safety hazards. In this month’s article we will be examining cooking equipment including ranges and ovens, microwave ovens, steamers, deep-fat fryers...

Preventing ergonomic hazards in restaurants and foodservice operations
Ergonomic hazards include repetitive movements, vibration, temperature extremes, and awkward postures that arise from improper work methods and improperly designed workstations, tools...