LTI, Inc.

APRIL 12, 2023

Short lunch periods and hundreds of hungry students descending on the cafeteria at once can create chaos. Here are LTI’s top five tips for solving the problem of bottlenecks and long lines in K-12 cafeterias. For more ideas on improving the flow and function of your cafeteria, contact the K-12 dining specialists at LTI today.

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LTI, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Wrong Way #7: Limiting vertical serving A recent trend sweeping school cafeterias across the country is to increase the variety of offerings available to students. The post Nine Lives of Cafeteria Serving Lines: Avoid These Common Pitfalls first appeared on LTI, Inc.

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LTI, Inc.

MAY 9, 2023

From new technology and equipment, to improved layouts and eco-friendliness, there are many exciting trends emerging in school cafeterias across the country. Let’s explore the top five that are influencing school cafeterias across the country and leading the way to more efficient and crowd-pleasing methods to serve students.

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Food Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

This week on Food Management, Aramark rolls out fall ballpark LTO menu items ranked as the weeks to story. The items debuted on Aug. 11 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Coors Field in Denver, Fenway Park in Boston, Kauffman Stadi

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Food Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This week on Food Management the top story was Compass North America’s Gary Green to retire after 24 years of leading the company. Compass Group has announced that Gary Green has informed its Board that he wishes to retire as Group Chief Operati

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This and a hospital cafeteria manager stealing over $100,000 are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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LTI, Inc.

JANUARY 1, 2023

Simple Refreshed Design Ideas for School Canteens, Cafeterias and Food Courts High schools are feeling the pressure more than ever to keep students on campus and buying food at school. It’s no secret that to combat these alternatives, schools are upgrading their cafeterias to emulate a retail environment.

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Food Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

This and a strike involving cafeteria workers forcing a Louisiana school district to cancel classes are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Food Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Methodist Hospital Atascosa’s new micro market from HHS fills the gap during main cafeteria off hours.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This and a study looking at just how germ-infested college cafeteria tables can be are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Culinary Digital

DECEMBER 22, 2021

CS Lite is a new solution built on the expertise and success of our flagship foodservice management suite, effectively overseeing the day-to-day operations of cafeterias. Source : Adobe Stock The post Automated, Scalable, and Dietary Compliant Solution for Your Cafeteria appeared first on Culinary Digital.

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Food Management

JULY 25, 2023

This winner in the Best Sustainable category of FM’s Healthcare Recipe Contest talks to us about the freight farm and rooftop garden that made an amazing, award-winning, totally low carbon-footprint salad, along with his unique chef journey.

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Food Management

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ingenious Culinary Concepts takes school lunchrooms from ‘blah’ to welcoming, fun and bound to get kids hyped up. Kern Halls, owner and founder, lends us some inspiration for back to school with a fresh new attitude.

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Food Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

A refreshed, open-concept cafeteria offers employees, patients and guests of a Louisiana medical center a wider array of choices, including “the largest salad bar in town.”

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Bill Marler

APRIL 11, 2022

Rafael Bernal had a interesting story this morning on Sodexo’s apparent mismanagement of the cafeterias in the House of Representatives complex – see, cafeteria workers denounce working conditions. There were four people cleaning in there, now there’s only one person,” said a worker who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals.

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Food Management

JULY 26, 2023

This and public schools in Korea turning to robots to address a cafeteria labor shortage are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Quest Food Management Services worked to transform Ober Dining Hall from a closed-off cafeteria to the school’s main hub for connecting on campus.

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Chef Ann Foundation

AUGUST 15, 2023

We’re supporting school food professionals nationwide with NEW resources and helpful tools as they gear up for students returning to cafeterias!

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Chef Ann Foundation

AUGUST 15, 2023

We’re supporting school food professionals nationwide with NEW resources and helpful tools as they gear up for students returning to cafeterias!

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Middle school students sampled a variety of items that could find their way onto the cafeteria menu next school year.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 23, 2023

The new rules apply to restaurants and on-site operations like cafeterias, though healthcare facilities are exempt from the ban on providing single-use straws.

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Chef Ann Foundation

APRIL 18, 2023

This Earth Month, we’re celebrating how a small yet mighty ingredient can drive lasting change in the school kitchen, cafeteria, and beyond: beans!

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LTI, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Hitting the limit on variety Cafeterias everywhere are up against challenges no one’s ever seen before, and when it comes to menus, they’re running out of options. Schools with outdated cafeteria designs often have inefficient layouts with cramped spaces and poor signage, which can slow service by causing bottlenecks and poor flow.

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Hobart

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Their food service program consists of 25% of from-scratch menu items with ingredients sourced from local farms, with many of those being served in the high school cafeteria. At Victor Central School District, they have a saying: “Fresh is Best” — and they lead by example for their pre-K to twelfth grade students.

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ComplianceMate

AUGUST 1, 2023

Without proper measures in place, grade schools as well as college and university campus cafeterias can become vulnerable to the viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

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LTI, Inc.

JULY 26, 2023

In today’s dynamic foodservice landscape, traditional cafeterias are making way for an exciting new trend. POPS counters are cost-effective LTI’s POPS options offer a cost-effective solution for businesses without dedicated cafeterias, in addition to those wanting to add points-of-service. Bring on your local menu favorites!

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ComplianceMate

JULY 6, 2023

Whether it’s an on-campus restaurant, prep area or cafeteria, the importance of food safety compliance in schools cannot be understated. Manual temperature checks can leave food vulnerable to spoilage, risking foodborne illness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Historically, we have trained cafeteria staff to cook food from scratch while also reducing food and labor waste. based Nardin Academy to set up a waste tracking system for recycling, compost, and landfill refuse that helped Nardin divert 86 percent of its cafeteria waste during the school year.

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ComplianceMate

MARCH 24, 2023

Accurate and reliable food safety and temperature monitoring is essential for healthcare cafeterias and the meals they provide to patients, personnel and visitors.

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Total Food Service

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In 1998, Florence opened his first restaurant, Cafeteria, in New York City. The success of Cafeteria led to the opening of his second restaurant, the Michelin-starred Wayfare Tavern, located in San Francisco, California. It’s the little things that make a big difference,” Florence continued.

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Chef's Toys

JULY 24, 2023

Whether you’re a school cafeteria, college dining hall, or other institutional kitchen, having the right equipment is essential for smooth operations and happy students. If your cafeteria has pre-packaged options, your best option is an open-air merchandiser to showcase your products while making it easy for students to grab & go.

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LTI, Inc.

APRIL 27, 2023

Vertical merchandising allows for a more streamlined flow of customers through the cafeteria, reducing wait times and increasing overall efficiency. A well-designed vertical merchandising system can improve the aesthetics of the cafeteria, making it more appealing and attractive to customers. Increased visibility. Enhanced aesthetics.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The company will install a state-of-the-art Point-of-Sale System at the hospital’s cafeteria-style retail space and its two bistro-style cafes. The company will use technology to improve the overall dining experience. For patients, bedside orders will soon be placed using tablets.

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Chef's Deal

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They work great for keeping food hot where the food temperature needs to be maintained over time, such as in hotels, hospitals, events, cafeterias, or catering. A 6-well industrial steam table is the best choice for self-service hotel buffets, school cafeterias, or large catering events where you can serve high amounts of food.

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the CAMBRO blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Now that students are back in the cafeteria, Marengo found a new use for her Flex Stations: Breakfast in the Hallway. “I’m During the pandemic, Cheryl Marengo, Assistant Food Service Director at Lakeview School District in Battle Creek, Mich., purchased Camshelving Flex Stations for each school to use as a mobile salad bar.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 29, 2023

The primary source of these outbreaks, as well as related cases, was school cafeterias. Five deaths were traced to rice or flour-based products and complex foods. Rice and rice products accounted for more outbreaks than flour and flour products. However, the household setting had the highest hospitalization rate and mortality rate.

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Chef's Toys

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These sturdy plastic plates , bowls , and cups are stain, scratch, and break-resistant and are often found in cafeterias and buffet settings. Mugs, Cups, and Saucers Tea houses, cafes, and cafeterias need a supply of durable mugs, cups, and saucers. An excellent choice for farm-to-table restaurants, stoneware provides years of service.

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