«Nutrition Labeling of
Standard Menu Items in Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments» significantly expands FDA's regulatory reach into restaurants and beyond.
Not exact matches
Taco Bell
in April announced that it would be revamping some of its
menu items in the coming years to meet better nutritional
standards.
In addition, businesses must maintain detailed, written nutrition information for
standard menu items, including total calories, calories from fat, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, fiber, sugars and protein.
With more than 40 years of success as a nationally recognized leader
in family dining and entertainment, Chuck E. Cheese's has been revamping its decades - old
menu to stay relevant and bring its
items up to today's industry
standards.
From proprietary methods of preparation to an experienced staff focused on nutritional
standards, JTM reduces sodium and fat
in hundreds of existing
menu items with an eye toward always developing healthier new offerings without losing flavor.
The iconic
menu item is offered many ways: scattered (as opposed to the
standard order, cooked
in a steel ring), smothered (onions), covered (cheese), chunked (ham), diced (tomatoes), peppered (jalapeño), capped (mushrooms), topped (chili), or country (sausage gravy).
In effect since 1 January 2017, Ontario's Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 (passed in May 2015 as part of the Making Healthier Choices Act, 2015 (Bill 45) and accompanied by Ontario Regulation 50/16) requires food service premises that are part of a chain of 20 or more food service premises in Ontario (as well as certain cafeteria - style food service premises) to display calories for «standard food items» on menus, labels and display tag
In effect since 1 January 2017, Ontario's Healthy
Menu Choices Act, 2015 (passed
in May 2015 as part of the Making Healthier Choices Act, 2015 (Bill 45) and accompanied by Ontario Regulation 50/16) requires food service premises that are part of a chain of 20 or more food service premises in Ontario (as well as certain cafeteria - style food service premises) to display calories for «standard food items» on menus, labels and display tag
in May 2015 as part of the Making Healthier Choices Act, 2015 (Bill 45) and accompanied by Ontario Regulation 50/16) requires food service premises that are part of a chain of 20 or more food service premises
in Ontario (as well as certain cafeteria - style food service premises) to display calories for «standard food items» on menus, labels and display tag
in Ontario (as well as certain cafeteria - style food service premises) to display calories for «
standard food
items» on
menus, labels and display tags.
The findings come as districts across the country implement the national Smart Snacks
in School
standards, which set basic limits on the fat, salt, and calories allowed
in items sold through vending machines, school stores, and a la carte cafeteria
menus.
Across the country, school districts are implementing the national Smart Snacks
in School
standards, which set basic limits on the fat, salt, and calories allowed
in items sold through vending machines, school stores, and a la carte cafeteria
menus.
But when we're talking about rolling back a requirement that kids take fruit / veg with their meal, and instead go back to the «beige old days,» or when we're talking about reinstating the ability of schools to easily sell a la carte
items like pizza every single day (instead of tying such sales to the
menu on the reimbursable line), that is a per se «weakening» of nutrition
standards — regardless of how pure SNA's motives may be
in asking for those changes.
Researchers from Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania studied more than 2,600
menu items served at full - service restaurant chains operating
in Philadelphia and concluded that foods served at full - service restaurant chains are high
in calories, saturated fat, and sodium, and that
standard definitions are needed for «healthy choice» tags and for entrees targeted to vulnerable age groups.
Some innovative chefs like Dan Barber (of Blue Hill restaurant and last winter's popular WastED pop - up
in London) have figured out innovative ways to turn pulp into food, such as a beet - pulp cheeseburger, but this is not a
standard menu item.
The team represented a chain of hotels and restaurants
in an investigation by trading
standards regarding the mis - description of food
items appearing on its
menus.
• Highly skilled
in inspecting food preparation duties to ensure that they conform to the specific instruction provided • Proven record of efficiently observing and testing food
items to ensure that they have been cooked according to set recipes • Demonstrated expertise
in creating recipes and
menus according to the specific tastes of different clientele • Skilled
in weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and by employing personal judgement • Deeply familiar with operating kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens and fryers to handle cooking and baking activities • Proficient
in portioning food
items according to restaurant
standards and arranging them on plates and platters
in a visually pleasing manner • Adept at determining estimated expected food consumption and requisitioning supplies
in a time - efficient manner • Effectively able to monitor sanitation practices by ensuring that the kitchen areas is kept clean and clean and that waste management practices are followed • Focused on coordinating food orders efficiently, aimed at supporting timely and efficient delivery of food
items to each table
Subway Sandwich Artists work
in Subway restaurants and are responsible for greeting guests, preparing food, ensuring sanitation
standards, explaining
menu items to guests, collecting payments, restocking supplies at the sandwich unit area, and doing basic paperwork duties.
• Experienced and knowledgeable Banquet Chef providing quality service
in all banquet food preparation for all featured
menu items and specials, following practiced restaurant
standards and plating guide specifications.
Responsibilities: Running the daily operations of the kitchen, developing the
menu and preparing the food
items, overseeing as well as participating
in the preparation of the food, calculating the quantities of food to be prepared and served per day, make sure that the expenditures for the food and necessities were within the budget, teach, train, coach, and help the kitchen staff, make sure that the proper
standards of sanitation were being followed.
• Highly experienced
in creating
menus from scratch, keeping
in mind customers» likes and local
standards • Hands - on experience
in developing recipes for different cuisines including French, Italian, Indian and Japanese • Well - versed
in providing training to both new and existing kitchen staff members to provide them with insight into handling their specific work • Competent
in creating and adhering to budgets by ensuring that all food acquisition activities are performed accordingly • Qualified to develop and maintain kitchen sanitation procedures and ensure that they are implemented properly • Proven record of effectively handling food supply problems by employing exceptional comprehension of inventory management • Effectively able to provide direction and mentorship to kitchen staff, focusing on delivery of exceptional culinary services • Skilled
in determining the need for kitchen equipment and appliances and fulfilling these needs by creating and maintaining effective liaison with vendors and suppliers • Proficient
in determining the best way and avenue of acquiring quality food
items and creating appropriate storage space for them • Adept at handling food inventory and rotation work to minimize spoilage and wastage • Particularly effective
in safeguarding all kitchen employees by implementing training to increase their awareness of safety, sanitization and accident prevention principles
• Greet customers as they arrive and present them with
menus • Provide information regarding the day's specials and any discounts available on meals • Assist customers
in choosing
items of the
menu by providing them with food complementing information • Inquire if customers would like to dine
in or take their orders with them • Take orders for food and beverage
items and attempt to upsell sidelines • Punch orders
in the POS system, process cash or credit card transactions and tender change • Prepare food
items according to recipe
standards in a prompt and accurate manner • Place food
items on trays or pack them
in paper bags for customers to take with them • Ascertain that condiments and napkins are included with both types of orders • Serve dine -
in customers on their tables and ask if they would like anything extra • Ascertain the cleanliness of the restaurant area and make sure that counter are constantly tidied
Food Service Assistant University of Mississippi — Vicksburg, MS 2010 — Present • Ensure food and beverage
items are prepared and presented
in a time efficient manner • Develop
menus for regular food service and special services akin to diet and health food • Ensure quality and quantity of food prepared keeping
in mind hygiene
standards • Ensure cleanliness of utensils and dishes • Monitor kitchen and work counters to ensure that sanitation
standards are met • Manage food inventories and stocks
• Create and maintain a lunchroom environment that is safe for students by ensuring that no hazards are present • Oversee food preparation activities to ensure that all food
items are being prepared according to set
standards • Assist cooks
in creating
menus by providing them with feedback on students» likes and dislikes • Ascertain that all students are properly queued during lunchtime and ensure that their food is properly dispensed • Monitor student behavior during lunchtime and ensure that acceptable conduct is maintained • Circulate through lunchtime and provide assistance to young students
in opening their meal packets • Ascertain that any spills are promptly cleaned up to ensure student safety and cafeteria sanitation • Respond to emergency situations or instances of misconduct by following set protocols and procedures
• Prepare food
items such as vegetables, fruits and meats by cutting, chopping and marinating them • Perform cooking duties as per pre-developed recipes • Arrange food
items on plates and platters
in an aesthetic manner • Ascertain that food portions are dished out correctly and that food quality is maintained • Put together salads and sandwiches and ensure that they look aesthetically pleasing • Clear and clean work areas on a constant basis and ensure that appropriate hygiene and sanitation
standards are maintained • Handle kitchen staffing issues and fill
in for absent staff • Maintain knowledge of portion sizes and spice levels for each
item on the
menu • Assist head chef
in developing recipes and deciding on which
menu items to be incorporated into existing
menus • Provide support
in cooking / putting together diet meals • Maintain liaison with vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent supply of food
items • Handle food inventory and storage duties
• Greet patrons as they arrive at the restaurant and show them to appropriate tables • Offer welcome drinks and beverage
menus • Assist patrons
in choosing the right
item off the
menu • Ascertain that a waiter is present to take orders and assist customers
in deciding what to order from the
menu • Relay orders to the kitchen staff and follow up one each order to ensure that it is served on time • Ascertain that the portion of each dish is according to established
standards before serving it to customers
Head Waiter 2/2002 to 5/2006 Ruby Tuesday, Bastrop, LA • Coordinated delivery of exceptional customer services to restaurant patrons by following set food service
standards • Assigned waiters to tables and assisted
in taking orders and providing customers with information on
menu items and specialties • Ascertained that work between the kitchen and dining areas is properly coordinated for efficient delivery of orders • Took and resolved customers» complaints by following restaurant protocol to ensure recurring business opportunities • Ascertained the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant area
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS • Profound ability to take, understand and follow instructions • Excellent manual dexterity, sound ability to carry trays of food carefully and quickly • Well versed
in taking and placing food orders and serving the same • Track record of demonstrating courteous behavior and answering guest queries about
items on the
menu • Proven skills
in kitchen assistance, vegetable cutting and food prep assistance • Familiar with and compliant to state issued hygiene
standards applicable to commercial kitchens
As indicated
in the enclosed resume, I am highly skilled
in inspecting food
items, planning and developing
menus, handling food purchase specifications, recipes, presentation
standards and pricing for all
menu items and specials.
• Confer with restaurant management to determine specifics for
menu development purposes • Create recipes
in accordance with the
standards of the restaurant and have it approved by the management • Oversee food preparation work and assist line cooks
in preparing food
items by slicing, dicing and cutting • Ascertain that all sanitation and hygiene practices are being followed and ensure that any lapses are looked into • Handle any complaints according to the restaurant's protocols and procedures and ensure that similar situations do not arise again
They help kitchen workers
in the preparation of food
items and set up allocated stations for the
menu, as instructed by Chef per set
standards.
• Highly skilled
in bussing tables by ensuring that everything is
in sync to the preset rules of the restaurant • Hands - on experience
in completely periodic / daily banquet and buffet setup procedures • Competent at cleaning up spilled food or drink and ensuring that any broken glass or plates are removed promptly • Proficient
in handling inventory duties such as stocking cabinets and serving areas with condiments • Qualified to handle food portioning and garnishing activities to ensure
menu - appropriate food
items • Special talent for maintaining adequate supplies of
items such as tablecloths, silverware, glassware, trays and dishes • Proven ability to effectively stock refrigerating units with wines, bottled beer and soft drinks • Demonstrated ability to mix and prepare flavors for mixed drinks and stocking vending machines with food
items • Well - versed
in cleaning spills and make sure that any problems with kitchen equipment or tools is looked into and resolved on an immediate basis • Adept at handling customers» complaints and ensuring prompt and effective resolutions to their problems • Proficient
in ensuring that food safety and hygiene
standards are maintained throughout service times
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ritz Carlton, Atlanta • GA 2007 — Present Banquet Chef Experienced and knowledgeable Banquet Chef providing quality service
in all banquet food preparation for all featured
menu items and specials, following practiced restaurant
standards and plating guide specifications.