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Provided by Frontier Energy, Food Service Tech Center, PG&E and California Energy Wise (CEW) 1.5 CEUs available Pizza is one of America’s favorite foods—and one of the most versatile menu items in commercial kitchens. From traditional deck ovens to high-speed conveyor and ventless electric platforms, the range of pizza oven technologies continues to evolve. This class explores the different types of pizza ovens available in today’s foodservice market and examines how each impacts energy use, throughput, product quality, and labor efficiency. Participants will learn how to match oven performance and features to specific operational needs while optimizing energy efficiency, cost savings, and workflow. Learning Objectives:Participants will be able to: Identify the major types of commercial pizza ovens and their key performance characteristics Compare energy consumption, production capacity, and labor requirements across oven types. Evaluate which pizza oven technologies best align with different foodservice concepts, kitchen layouts, and menu demands. Apply available utility resources and rebates to select energy-efficient pizza oven options that reduce operating costs. To register, click this link: Seminars - California Energy Wise

Provided by the National Restaurant Show by Informa .75 CEU available Hiring and retention challenges, including interview no-shows and high turnover, continue to disrupt restaurant operations and growth. This session will offer actionable strategies that managers can use to improve the entire cycle of the hiring process – from effective interviews to implementing onboarding practices that foster employee satisfaction and retention. Attendees will learn simple, cost-effective tactics to create a seamless experience for candidates and new hires, ensuring stronger connections and better outcomes. All tips are based on real industry experience and can be applied immediately to overcome hiring roadblocks and build a more stable workforce. Walk away with practical solutions to attract, hire, and retain top talent. REGISTER  

Provided by So Cal Gas 1.5 CEUs available Explore two critical challenges in commercial kitchens: managing high-heat environments and reducing water waste. Learn about the newly adopted Cal/OSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations and their impact on kitchen operations and service professionals. Gain practical strategies to help lower kitchen temperatures and maintain compliance. In the second segment, uncover ways to identify and help prevent potential water-wasting leaks which could reduce inefficient practices in kitchens and dish rooms—all while understanding how California’s water conservation laws may affect costs. Learning Objectives:  Participants will be able to: Understand the essentials of the new Cal/OSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations and learn practical, real‑world strategies to help reduce kitchen temperatures, which could help improve comfort and safety for staff. Identify the most common sources of water loss—like hidden leaks and inefficient dish-room practices—and learn simple steps to help prevent them before they potentially drive-up costs. Audience: Restaurant owners, chefs, facility managers, dealers, kitchen managers, service technicians, maintenance personnel, risk and safety managers, consultants, designers, equipment manufacturers. Focus: New ventilation and heating regulations, energy efficiency, safety updates. Speakers: Brandon Pimental, Engineer at the Frontier Energy, Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC) Trey Young, Engineer at Frontier Energy, Foodservice Technology Center […]