The manager’s primary focus is to prevent foodborne illness, which occurs when food becomes contaminated by something harmful. Contaminants can be biological, chemical, or physical. The Contamination Process Most contamination happens accidentally (but it is…
ServSafe Basics Reviewed, Part 1
Review the basics: How People Can Help Keep Food Safe , Personal Hygiene, Illness, Time and Temperature, At-Risk Populations TCS Foods, and RTE Foods
The Absolute BASICS: Review These ServSafe Elements to Pass the Exam
The ServSafe Exam covers a HUGE amount of information. This post covers what ServSafe considers the most BASIC and NECESSARY information to be successful on the test.
The Ultimate Guide to the ServSafe Exam: Foodborne Illness
After mastering the BASICS, students taking ServSafe need to get comfortable with the more advanced concepts that can show up on the test. This Guide explains them all.
Evaluate Food Like a Professional with the 9-Point Hedonic Scale
An introduction to professional food evaluation using the 9-Point Hedonic Scale with instructions and methods for conducting a sensory evaluation.
Kitchen Conduct and Safety Contract
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Throughout the MustangChef Bootcamp, from the first day to the last, all teams are in competition with each other to win the coveted MUSTANGCHEF TEAM TROPHY. Members of the competition teams are also competing against…
The Best Icebreakers and Team-Builders For Culinary Arts Competition Teams
Two Truths and a Lie Two truths and a lie is a simple team-building activity in which someone shares three “facts” about themselves. Two are truths and one is a lie. The others in the…
First Responders’ BBQ Banquet
Slow Roasted Alabama-Style Pulled Pork Classic Recipe for sweet and spicy pulled pork. Volume recipe: Multiply by 15 to serve 225. 5-8 pound Pork Butt (bone in and fat cap on top)FOR THE BRINE4 Cups…
Breakfast Burritos with Pico de Gallo and Handmade Queso
Breakfast Burritos with fresh Pico De Gallo and Queso For Pico de Gallo3/4 pound tomatoes (diced (1 1/2 cups))1/3 cup chopped cilantro1/4 cup diced white onion1 small fresh jalapeño or serrano chile (finely chopped, including…