In most food production outlets, daily operation logs are usually reserved for management communications, but we feel that regular written communication between supervisors and staff can be incredibly effective in promoting food safety and increasing productivity. How a MN…
Congratulations! You’ve put in your time, worked your hardest and now you’ve been rewarded by being promoted to supervisor at your establishment. You first order of business is to get your MN food manager certification online, and then you’ll be…
While many MN certified food managers take extensive time training their staff how to handle raw proteins, store product properly and always cook hot foods to the appropriate temperature, they often overlook a servable item that is handled in nearly…
Most pest problems at food service facilities don’t begin inside of the building, but rather from the outside. Recycle bins, dumpsters, garbage cans and food composting containers can attract insects, rodents, raccoons and other invasive creatures that can pose food…
If you are MN food safety certified professional at a daycare center, after-school facility or restaurant that tailors to younger diners, you know that kids have different tastes than adults and many times have special dietary needs that must…
Even though it is becoming a common occurrence, food shortages due to drought, product recalls or shipment errors can be frustrating for the MN certified food manager. While these shortages can be a major inconvenience, your facility still has to…
Once summer hits, more people get their food on the run when they are taking their families to parks, hitting the golf course or heading to the local swimming pool. Many outlets make an effort to make grab-and-go items such…
Food Safety Training in MN focuses on how to keep the food you serve safe, but from time to time we feel it is important to discuss how to keep you safe on the job. Burn incidents occur frequently in…
The industrial steamer has become a vital tool in many kitchens. It streamlines production and takes the place of makeshift steamer pans on your range or flat-top grill. There are risks, however, in taking this key piece of equipment for…
There has been a lot of buzz over the past few weeks concerning a major outbreak of Avian Influenza on local poultry farms. It has even become so large of a concern that the Governor has declared a state of…
