‘Nobody wants to work. They feel they are better off staying at home.’ Mr Mohamed runs the Day to Day convenience shop in Argyll Square and Chilli Grillz in George Street. He has battled with staffing issues in the shop for three years now. Iggy said: “Nobody wants to work. They feel they are better off staying at home. “I
Continue reading Those of you who have tried tofu previously probably have a good grasp on the numerous kinds available and the best methods for preparing each. For those just starting out, silken tofu may seem like a new universe waiting to be discovered. Instead of floundering around in confusion and feeling overwhelmed, read this article. The versatility of silken tofu allows
Continue reading NHS Western Isles says it may have to provide ready meals for patients, due to chronic shortages of kitchen staff at an island hospital. The health board said it had advertised three catering jobs at Uist and Barra Hospital 20 times in the past four months without any success. The vacancy rate in the hospital’s catering department is at 46%
Continue reading By Isa Chandra Moskowitz Vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz is back with yet another stunning vegan cookbook, and this one is all about making, preparing, and cooking vegan meats. Recipes like Smoked Beet Cuban Sandwiches and Buttermylk Fried Chick’n are packed with flavor and made with ingredients that don’t harm animals. Read more..
Continue reading Leading AI company Bear Robotics is launching Servi, an innovative new robot set to revolutionise the food service industry. Servi helps hospitality and care home businesses, assisting staff by utilizing AI and autonomous robot technology to serve drinks and food and clear tables. This, in turn, allows waiting staff and care home employees to focus on spending quality time and
Continue reading OMAHA, Neb. — Valentine’s Day dinner will cost more in 2023 than in past years. Still, restaurants say diners are paying. Restaurants across Omaha prepare to put their love on display as others celebrate theirs Still rebounding off the COVID-19 pandemic, managers said they are thriving despite staffing setbacks. Ajenor said she’s stepping in where the staff is short and
Continue reading As the restaurant industry tries to recover from the pandemic, it is facing a new crisis: a staff shortage in the kitchen.According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for chefs and head cooks is far outpacing the number of students interested in those careers.The bureau projects the need for head cooks and chefs will rise 25% by 2030, far faster than
Continue reading Staff shortages At the same time, the hospitality sector is facing an unprecedented shortage of staff. Fewer international workers, and the ‘great resignation’ of 2021 have led to hundreds of thousands of vacancies for hospitality workers. So, what can hospitality businesses do? What theycan’t do is change the global economy or the weather. But they can at least minimise
Continue reading Overall employment of cooks is projected to grow 26% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, restaurants, entertainment venues and catering services have been forced to reduce hours and require overtime for current staff due to lack of kitchen staff,
Continue reading The drumbeat began about five years ago, as the restaurant industry started to recover from the recession. The sound was faint, but chefs noticed. Openings for junior jobs like prep cook and line cook were taking longer to fill, and the applicants had weaker skills. Cooks with just one or two years of experience were applying for jobs better suited
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