Food Safety: From Produce to Food Prep Equipment

April 15, 2025 by Grace Strotman

K-12 kitchens focused on semi-scratch and scratch cooking can gain several advantages, including greater control over ingredients and the ability to provide menu items with more fresh fruits and vegetables. But with these advantages comes the need to pay increased attention to food safety.

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Starting a Pizza Shop: Expert Tips from Old Scratch Pizza

December 11, 2024 by Carolyn Bilger

Eric Soller, owner of Old Scratch Pizza, knows what it takes to build a pizza restaurant. He opened his first location in 2016 and has since expanded to three more locations in the Greater Dayton, Ohio area. Each restaurant has its own unique style, but all include an open kitchen and communal seating in a large space (approximately 7,000 square feet) — and each is committed to serving customers...

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Combating Labor Shortages in K-12 Food Service

September 24, 2024 by Grace Strotman

Labor shortages continue to affect many K-12 school districts today, regardless of size. In some cases, they are the result of employees choosing not to return to work post-pandemic. Also, labor costs have increased across the food service industry, leaving many schools struggling to compete with local restaurants for employees; they have had to increase pay to keep employees on board or attract...

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