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Navy Training with an Impact: In the Galley, On the Job. Chef Craig O’Brien Quantum Foods, LLC. The Need is Great …. Shrinking service budgets mean less resources for training Shrinking manpower forces fewer to do more – additional skills mean more productivity
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Navy Training with an Impact: In the Galley, On the Job Chef Craig O’Brien Quantum Foods, LLC
The Need is Great … • Shrinking service budgets mean less resources for training • Shrinking manpower forces fewer to do more – additional skills mean more productivity • Morale is greatly affected by the richness of the training environment
Credibility! Knowledge! Respect! Gain …
DFACs Military Meetings IFSEA IMCEA Ships Galleys Food Commands Ft. Lee Onboard Ships Regionally In House Training Locations
Trainers Bringing Expertise • Chefs & Bakers • Technical Experts in Food Topics • Product Developers / Troubleshooters • Active & Retired Employee Experts • Think outside the CHEF box!!!
Topics for Training … • Culinary Topics of all kinds • Specific Technical Training • Specific Product Use & Techniques • Product Troubleshooting • Feeding Management • Holiday & Special Occasion Dining
Tools Needed for topics Handouts – both paper and disks Garnishes Extra variations Interesting foods and ideas Leave behinds – small tools, hats, t-shirts, useful items Memories – be skilled and fun! Trainers Can Bring:
Bad Trainer, Bad, Bad! • Be sensitive to military patterns and requirements – both for food and personnel • Don’t bring an agenda at odds with military needs • Don’t be a Know-it-All • Be a leader, not just a pal …
Value to You! • Company Exposure – Name & Logo • Actual knowledge of your products in use • Knowledge of the real use environments • Seeing your competitors products at hand, in use • Shared experiences with your customers!
Do IT! Thanks!