Summary

In this episode of the Five and 20 podcast, host Joshua Miller chats with Grant Eldred from Restaurant Technologies about the perks of utilizing external resources for oil management in food service operations. Traditional manual handling of fryer oil can result in injuries and accidents, but Restaurant Technologies offers a system that eliminates these risks. The system features tanks for fresh and used cooking oil, along with equipment for safe oil handling. Additionally, the company offers filtration options to prolong oil life and a website for monitoring oil usage. There's no initial equipment cost, as Restaurant Technologies handles the installation, and training resources can be found on their website. The used cooking oil is repurposed into renewable diesel fuel, promoting sustainability.

Takeaways

• Using external resources for oil management in food service operations can make jobs easier and safer for team members.

• Restaurant Technologies offers a system that eliminates the risks associated with manually handling fryer oil.

• The system includes tanks for fresh oil and used cooking oil, equipment for adding and disposing of oil safely, and filtration options to extend the life of the oil.

• A website allows for monitoring oil usage, and training resources are available for proper use of the equipment.

• The used cooking oil is converted into renewable diesel fuel, contributing to sustainability.
  

Our 15th episode produces a high yield with an exciting talk with Fork Farms

SUMMARY

Sue Malesa shares insights on Fork Farms' mission and innovative technology. The Flex Farm, proudly made in Wisconsin, offers a sustainable growing system ideal for diverse environments like schools, restaurants, and healthcare facilities. It's adaptable, scalable, and user-friendly, needing minimal upkeep. The company offers a K-12 science curriculum and an after-school badging program. With a focus on food safety and regulatory guidance, Fork Farms supports operators every step of the way. Find out more at www.forkfarms.com

TAKEAWAYS

• Fork Farms manufactures the Flex Farm, a sustainable and efficient hydroponic growing system that can be deployed in various settings.

• The Flex Farm is flexible, scalable, and easy to assemble, requiring minimal maintenance.

• Fork Farms provides a K-12 next generation science curriculum and a badging program for after-school activities.

• The company prioritizes food safety and provides resources to help operators navigate health department regulations.

Summary

In this episode of the Five and Twenty podcast, host Joshua Miller chats with Tia Glave, co-founder of Catalyst LLC, diving into the world of food safety culture. They touch on the significance of soft skills and leadership in shaping a robust food safety culture, along with the importance of aligning organizational values with individual values. Tia underscores the pivotal role of middle managers in translating the senior leadership's vision and motivating frontline workers. She also shares insights on how to prioritize and implement food safety culture initiatives, shedding light on available resources like Catalyst's coaching program, as well as free webinars and articles. Learn more at www.foodsafetycatalyst.com

Takeaways

• Food safety culture is not just about checklists and compliance with regulations; it is about the people and their values, beliefs, and assumptions.

• Soft skills and leadership are crucial in building a strong food safety culture, especially for middle managers who translate the vision of senior leadership and inspire frontline workers.

• Understanding and aligning organizational values with individual values is key to creating a positive food safety culture.

• Prioritizing food safety culture requires understanding your audience, building a strategy, and bridging the gap between current and desired culture.

• Resources for learning more about food safety culture include Catalyst LLC, webinars, articles, and industry publications.