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Manager’s Meeting Updates. Adrienne Inger Cal Poly Dietetic Intern May 17, 2013. Today’s Topics. Plate Waste Study Labor Initiative What’s New in Foodservice. Plate Waste.
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Manager’s Meeting Updates Adrienne Inger Cal Poly Dietetic Intern May 17, 2013
Today’s Topics • Plate Waste Study • Labor Initiative • What’s New in Foodservice
Plate Waste • Observed consumption of potatoes for Friday breakfast comparing the Roasted Potatoes (33992.5) to our new and improved Lyonnaise Potatoes (568). • In total, 163 trays with potatoes were observed.
Plate Waste Findings: Date: 4/19/13 and 4/26/13 Item(s): Roasted Potatoes and Lyonnaise Potatoes Quality Control • Temperatures: • Roasted Potatoes = 176 initial; 172.2 midpoint • Lyonnaise Potatoes = 179 initial; 175.3 midpoint • Taste and Texture: • Roasted Potatoes = Bland with chewy, rubbery skin and slimy center (okay) • Lyonnaise Potatoes = Richer taste from onions, cooked through the center (good)
Plate Waste Findings: • 32% increase in potato consumption (since switching to Lyonnaise.) • ↓ by 14 people avoiding potatoes on tray. • by 12 people who ate nothing but their potatoes, which ↓ number of people who ate nothing at all by 8.
Labor Initiative Updates: • Ongoing project to increase our meals per labor hour. • Goal to reduce 2 FTE equivalents. • This week, positions 019 and 20 were examined on 2 separate occasions. • Now, position 019 to be reduced to 7.5 hours.
Compartment Snacks for Increased Sales: Article Summary: Healthy Snack Facts Food Management December 2012 For Corporate Foodservices Manager Christine Rankin, four-compartment grab n’ go containers sell out every single day. What Drives the Sales: • Her operation focuses on filling the containers with foods based on customers’ different priorities and cravings (high protein, dried fruit, small amounts of cheese, veggies, hummus, occasional sweet tooth, etc.) • The smaller size of the containers (portion-control) and the variety they offer are also drivers.
Compartment Snacks Cont’d: Her staff comes up with interesting combinations: • Sweet potato hummus, red pepper-edamame hummus, black bean hummus. • Some combos come with quinoa, crackers, bread sticks, pita, or falafel. • Others have different combinations of veggies topped with salmon salad, tuna salad, or chicken salad. • S’mores cup (graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate) = MOST POPULAR. • Root vegetable chips. • “Protein Zone” = edamame, apple slices, mozzarella, whole almonds, and a small grain bar bite. • Good snacks come with a variety of “dip-ables,” such as sliced apples with peanut butter; pretzel bites and flavored cream cheese; pretzel crisps and flavored spinach dip.
Thank You Thanks for helping me through my internship!