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It is a universal knowledge that the process of cooking food involves the act of tasting to suit the desired flavour.   It is a much-desired chef skill to achieve a balanced flavour when cooking dishes, regardless of the cuisine. And rightly so, because it is a...

It would seem that the amount of heat in the kitchen serves as a deterrent for chefs to keep long hairstyles, but it proves to be not enough. In reality, many chefs sport long hair and beards.   But is sporting long hair and beards truly acceptable for chefs in...

Taste is the perception and experience of flavour. To a chef, this is the most critical sense concerning food appreciation.   Our taste buds or receptor cells bind with molecules from the consumed food or drink and send signals to our brain. How our brains...

FIFO (fly-in-fly-out) is a popular working arrangement in the mining, construction, and oil and gas industries. FIFO work is becoming a viable option to bring construction and mining employees to remote areas rich in natural resources.   Chefs are needed for such...

The shortage of hospitality venues staff all over Australia continues.   A recent article from The Sydney Morning Herald talked about the current hiring moves of hospitality venues to address staffing shortages by shipping in workers from overseas. While this is...

Short-term hire chefs are saving graces for food business owners or event organisers who need valuable staffing support.    Short-term hire chefs can save you from headaches and stress, whether you need someone in place of your regular hire on leave or just a few...

Restaurant downtimes are typically described as hours when customer and kitchen product volume outputs are low.    Understandably, when viewed this way, it would seem that downtimes signal the decline of a restaurant business. In reality, life has ebbs and flows,...

To achieve success in the current fast-paced, omnichannel food ordering culture, a food business should be able to cope with the demand.   The omnichannel approach enables restaurants and food businesses to accept orders from various channels such as online, apps...

Healthy restaurant concepts are gaining popularity, showing in many different forms ranging from fine dining restaurants to food trucks.   A healthy restaurant meal is a dream come true for people who want to explore restaurant-level cuisines with a...

When you are the chef and own your business, how do you handle overwhelm with different roles?   Even just as a chef, you find yourself under a lot of pressure. Imagine having one or a couple of your chefs call in sick on a hectic day! How about late deliveries?...