Backbar Refrigeration 101 lead by Krowne – (1 CEU)

What are the benefits of using backbar refrigeration? What types of backbar refrigeration are there? What are key components to look for when specifying backbar refrigeration? How can backbar refrigeration tie into the design process? Link to Presentation

BLEND : Served By Middleby MAINS (4 CEUs)

Middleby Residential Chicago Showroom 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 100, Chicago, IL, United States

Middleby Residential Chicago Showroom 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 100 Chicago, IL 60654 Presenter Contacts – Ryan Norman Director, Consultant Services Middleby [email protected] 563-580-0912 Hannah Guy Consultant Services Manager Middleby [email protected] 949-375-8668 Program Agenda 12:00 PM – Attendees Arrive 12:00 -12:45 PM – Lunch/Heavy Apps/Grazing & Tour of the Showroom 12:45 – 1:30 PM – Establishing your Parameters 1:30 – 2:15 PM – Love your Coffee Design A Latte 2:15-2:30 – Break 2:30-3:15 PM- Iced Coffee, Cold Brew & Nitro Notes 3:15-4:00 PM – The Espresso Martini & Unconventional Spaces 4:00-5:00 PM – Optional Cocktail Hour Total Educational Program Length: 5 hours Program Outline – Establishing your Parameters (45 mins) o Coffee origins, coffee flavor wheel, roasting techniques, how to identify quality o Local roasters tasting experience o Identifying extraction variables to reach the golden cup standard Love your Coffee Design a Latte (45 mins) o Small scaled beverage center implementation to large scaled beverage operation o What you’ll need from small to large o Operational flow and design considerations to optimize a design and reduce staffing Iced Coffee, Cold Brew & Nitro Notes (45 minutes) o Why cold beverages and cold coffee are year-round and not seasonally fluid o […]

NRA – Navigating the Complex World of Human Resources When You Don’t Have an HR Department- (.75 CEUs)

Human Resources expertise isn’t just “nice to have” for your operation - it’s necessary to stay compliant, protect your employees, and to keep your business running smoothly. But for many smaller independent operators that don’t have the resources to hire an HR department, it can be extremely challenging to navigate the complex world of HR in addition to meeting all the other day-to-day operational demands. Join us to learn from a panel of independent operators and foodservice experts about how you can prioritize HR functions and find the resources you need without an HR department. Get guidance on how to keep up with constantly changing labor laws, legal requirements for employee data, can’t miss resources at the local, state, and federal levels, and when it’s time to consider adding an HR professional to your team. _____ Closed captioning is available in 30 languages.   Registration Link: https://www.bigmarker.com/NationalRestaurantShow/Human-Resources-for-Independent-Operators?utm_bmcr_source=CEPartner

Building Management Systems for Modern HVAC – (1 CEU)

Building Management Systems for Modern HVAC - PDH Course Description: Modern buildings are complex; there are lighting systems, HVAC, pumps, security systems, utilities, and more. More often than not, it makes sense to connect all this equipment to a centralized controller or Building Management System (BMS) in order to properly monitor and control it all. In this video we explore how a custom BMS can extract the most performance out of a sophisticated piece of equipment like Paragon HVAC. We apply various use cases including troubleshooting, comfort, and efficiency examples, with a look towards the future and the use of AI. Prerequisite Knowledge: None Learning Objective 1: Understand what a Building Management System is and its basic uses. Learning Objective 2: Compare and contrast traditional HVAC troubleshooting with the proactive approach Building Management Systems can provide. Learning Objective 3: Understand how Building Management Systems can be used by engineers to improve the efficiency of HVAC equipment. Learning Objective 4: Understand how HVAC equipment can be improved using large pools of data gathered by Building Management Systems.

Southern California Edison – Creating an Effective, Code-Compliant, Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (CKV) System in Vented and Ventless Applications – (1.5 CEUs)

Southern California Edison - Foodservice Technology Center 6050 N. Irwindale Avenue, Suite E, Irwindale, California

The purpose of an exhaust hood in your kitchen is to capture all the heat, smoke, and grease generated by the cooking equipment. If it fails to do its job, the grease and other particles will spill out making the kitchen less comfortable for your staff. And in many cases, undesirable odors and excess heat will make their way into the dining room and tax your HVAC system. New green building and heat illness regulations have introduced challenges to designers, environmental health specialists, and operators, who want to create effective and safe kitchen ventilation systems while remaining true to building and fire codes. Only well-designed and optimized exhaust systems will meet all standards. Learn how to optimize your kitchen exhaust system - whether vented or ventless, know when and how to use ventless exhaust, understand how kitchen electrification will affect hood requirements, and design systems that meet the energy and CalOSHA codes and standards. Learning Objectives: Research findings on indoor air quality in kitchens and dish rooms. See how space design and troubleshooting differ for various hoods, including with typical exhaust hoods, recirculating hoods and unhooded equipment. Understand upcoming revisions to Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and […]

Norbec – How To Specify a Custom Walk-In Cooler – (1 CEU)

Course Description​: Walk-in coolers and freezers are not just for restaurants. They’re found in schools, hospitals, food-processing plants, and laboratories. Sometimes a stocked, prefabricated walk-in will suffice, but most coolers and freezers require a custom solution.​ This course will walk you through the specification considerations for a custom walk-in including size, temperature, refrigeration, energy efficiency, floors, doors, and more. You’ll see how each area relates to one another in supporting an energy-conscious and durable walk-in assembly.​   Learning Objectives​: At the end of this course, participants will be able to: ​ Review all components of a walk-in cooler/freezer assembly and how an energy-efficient refrigeration system works.​ Identify all the considerations when determining the size of a walk-in cooler including the products to be stored, shelves and carts, ventilation, and future needs.​ Determine a walk-in’s temperature based on type of products, humidity, usage, and more.​ Acknowledge the importance of the cooler’s insulated panels’ R-value, efficient refrigeration, and controls/monitors to meet or exceed energy-administration requirements. ​ Explain how walk-in panels contribute to LEED v4.​ Address the importance of specifying the right door, floor, finishes, and other considerations   Contact Marilou Leclaire for more info - [email protected]

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Crafting Profitable Bars: 2024 Drink Menu Trends and Impact on Design & Equipment Selection – 1 CEU

PERLICK WEBINAR Crafting Profitable Bars: 2024 Drink Menu Trends and Impact on Design & Equipment Selection   Uncover the secret to greater profits in your bar – where innovation pours as much profit as creativity. Are your bar designs aligned with the dynamic landscape of today's drink menu trends?   Perlick’s webinar will explore the ever-evolving world of bar menus – from cocktails to wines, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Dive into the latest trends shaping the drink space and discover how these trends, alongside labor considerations, significantly influence efficient bar design and equipment selection. Crafting an ergonomic, well-organized, bartender-centric design isn't just an aesthetic choice; it's critical for the financial success of restaurants and bars across all categories.   This webinar will spotlight critical factors in designing a bar that empowers even novice bar staff to thrive, delivering unparalleled hospitality and exceptional, contemporary drink service.   Corrinne Walenda, Perlick’s brand ambassador, will navigate the landscape of drink trends, and illustrate how to design labor-saving bar layouts and choose the right equipment packages that resonate with today's and tomorrow's bartenders.   Duration: 60 minutes Live with Q&A OR available on-demand.  

(Access On Demand) Vulcan – Heavy Duty Range Design/Applications (1.0 CEU)

  Vulcan Wolf Online Learning This online learning platform hosts on-demand course for you to increase your knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and provides resources to assist in your understanding of Vulcan and Wolf Products. Enroll in FCSI Heavy Duty Range Course Please contact Dan Montgomery - [email protected] or Alex Piñero - [email protected]

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Scotsman Ice Systems: Ice 101 & Industry Cross Reference Tool [1+ CEU]

Flexible Dates and Locations - contact Scotsman to schedule By attending this program, consultants will have a better understanding of 1) Where to use different types of ice: 2) General knowledge on how ice machines work; 3) Things to consider when deciding on an ice machine; 4) How to cross reference the industry's ice machines;   1)     General Ice Machine Refrigeration Operation Basics 2)     General Ice Machine Sizing Guide: How much ice do I need? 3)     General Ice Machine Application Guide – Air Cooled, Water Cooled, Remotes, Etc… 4)     General Ice Forms – Uses and Applications  Contact Vince Dattolo to schedule: [email protected] or 224.360.9621