StateFoodSafety Resources

Hosts and hostesses work in restaurants and other dining places to seat customers, distribute menus, and manage reservations and waiting lists. Hosts and hostesses may also be expected to keep dining areas and restrooms clean and well-supplied. Because hosts and hostesses work so closely with customers, servers, and other restaurant staff, strong interpersonal skills are […]

If you make your child’s own lunches each day, you know the challenges that exist: creating variety in each meal, sneaking in something healthy, and remembering to place utensils in with the meal. But there are other significant challenges that arise before Junior ever opens up his special lunch, made with Mom’s tender, loving care. […]

As a server in the restaurant industry, learning how to serve meals to large tables can be quite challenging. Most people will have no trouble carrying platefuls of food to one or two people, but dishing out plates to three or more guests is tricky. Ideally, the restaurant you work for will provide large serving […]

Last year, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) discovered twenty-five illegal drop sites used by the Sysco Corporation to store thousands of food items, including perishables like meat and dairy products, without refrigeration for hours at a time. Food was stored on the floor of these outdoor storage units alongside clear signs of pest […]

Baristas are beverage experts. From creamy coffee to savory sodas, these foodservice workers know their way around a cup. Typically working in stand-alone coffee shops, baristas can also be found serving delightful non-alcoholic drinks in stores and roadside stands. Oftentimes, shifts start early in the morning so that others can grab a caffeinated beverage on […]