ISSUE 52 FEBRUARY 2014
FOODSERVICE
Dairy for Today’s Professionals
keep them coming back for more with
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Subs
CORN JACKS
Corn Fritters
Dimees
Garlic Chicken Balls
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Beef Croquettes
Spring Rolls
available in chicken, beef and vegetable
Pluto Pups Crumbed Onion Rings Fish Cakes
Spudsters
Vegetable Nuggets
2 WELCOME TO 2014 3 DESTINATION: COPENHAGEN 6 FOOD SAFETY: THE TAINTED TEA TOWEL 11 PEERLESS PARTNERS WITH WILLIAM ANGLISS 12 EMPLOYEE PROBATION 16 NUTRITION NEWS: FOR THE LOVE OF BREAKFAST 20 ASK GEOFF THE CHEF: TORTILLA TRICKS
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WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN - THAT’S THE SONG THAT DANNY KAYE SANG IN THE 1952 MOVIE, HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON. COPENHAGEN, CAPITAL OF DENMARK, IS A BEAUTIFUL HARBOUR CITY THAT’S ONE OF THE HOTTEST CULINARY DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE RIGHT NOW. IT HAS MORE MICHELIN STARS THAN ANY OTHER SCANDINAVIAN CITY. The city is cosmopolitan, cool, refined, friendly and beautiful. There’s an abundance of lakes, canals and rivers, so no wonder Hans wrote wonderful Welcome to our first publication for 2014. All the best for the year
stories!
ahead, I hope it’s filled with great food, good health and
Bicycles abound, there are dedicated lanes and literally thousands of people
achievement. It’s that time again when we speculate about where the opportunities are, what will be the next trend, and how we can ride this wave to maximise on the momentum. Looking at the overall market, influences and conditions I’ve put together what I think will be important areas of consideration with menu development, customer demands and business opportunities. 1. Cultural cooking shows will increase and educate consumers. I love the show Island Hopping. 2. Mexican cuisine will continue its growth. I know that it’s had a few starts. 3. Smoked, aged and dried foods will gain menu space. Try using Jack Daniels wood chips if you haven’t already. 4. We’ll see growth in ‘food with a conscience’ with menus providing the how, where and why of ingredients. 5. Less is more. With the ever growing concern of people’s wellbeing, we will see more socially responsible portion control. 6. Street food and market style presentation. Check out some of the revamped food courts in major shopping centres. 7. People are happy to wait for good food and enjoy participating in the choice of ingredients and the theatre of watching it be prepared. 8. Blurred eating times due to flexible working hours. 9. Dietary requirements of customers will continue to increase. 10. Issues of inexperienced and under-skilled workers within the industry will start to improve. 11. A focus by suppliers and manufacturers to provide solutions based services and products digitally. 12. The gap between what you would go out for and what you can purchase at a supermarket will continue to narrow.
of all ages using pedal power to get around and, amazingly, not a lock or chain to be seen. The food scene is varied and good, from casual al fresco dining to the best restaurant in the world, Nobu (which we didn’t visit as it also comes with a
Yes Garth, much to your disappointment, carved fruit and
matching price tag!).
vegetables did not make it into the top 12.
A must visit destination is the unique Sankt Gertruds Kloster. This seven
Once again the Food 4 Thought partners have put together another
level building dating from 1300AD was once home to an order of nuns who
bumper issue, what a great start to the year. Remember to book in
treated the poor and infirm. Today it’s a restaurant that transports you back
13 - 15 April for Fine Food in Brisbane if you’re in the area.
to a time before electricity, with the space being lit by 1,200 candles (yes, lighting them takes a few hours). After an aperitif you’re escorted down the
Culinary regards,
spiral stone staircase to a beautiful dining area. The food is fabulous, Tournedos Rossini (named after the Italian singer), asparagus shrimp mousseline, house smoked mackerel, and local venison all
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d estination
COPENHAGEN enhanced by the atmosphere.
and decided that as great as the ice cream is it’s
We were lucky enough to be given a tour of all
really expensive!
seven levels, including the old wine cellar where
A boat trip down the canals is recommended. They
key staff and members of La Confrérie du Sabre
start from Nyhaven (New Harbour) a beautiful
d’Or open champagne using very sharp sabres to
area with colourful houses lining the canal, packed
slice off the top of the bottles.
with restaurants, shops, buskers and Hans
Copenhagen is home to the Royal Family (yes,
Christian Anderson’s old house. The trip along the
‘our’ Princess Mary) and the Christiansborg
river and canals takes in all the main attractions,
Palace, which plays host to Parliament and the
including the opera house, the Statue of David,
Supreme Court as well as Royal Reception Rooms,
and a battle ship that never went to war but
Chapel and Stables. The Palace sits on the small
accidentally fired off a missile that destroyed three
island of Slotsholmen by the shore of the river,
city buildings.
where watching the changing of the guard is a
The underground rail system is inexpensive, clean,
grand occasion.
efficient and reliable. There’s a train every four
Of course a trip to Copenhagen isn’t complete
minutes and they’re all automated with no drivers.
until you see the Little Mermaid who sits lonely on
Getting the front seat is like being on a ride
a rock by the river near the Kastellet. She’s had her
watching the tunnel ahead appear from the
head cut off twice by vandals and has also been
darkness. The airport train even takes you inside
painted pink, but remains as serene as ever.
the terminal.
Ice cream is a big thing and there are ice creameries
I highly recommend you visit Copenhagen; it’s a
everywhere. The ice cream is good but after buying
beautiful, safe, clean, surprising city that welcomes
one we double checked our currency conversion
visitors like friends.
author
CAROLINE WESTMORE
...it’s a restaurant that transports you back to a time before electricity, with the space being lit by 1,200 candles
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bacteria thrive in a damp tea towel... Before Christmas, I conducted an audit of a well known facility and I was astounded at the volume of towels that were used, and the variety of applications that the towels were being used for. Now, when I say towels I mean all cloth and linen articles, not just tea towels. Many of the “towels” in use were old bathroom towels that
author
GAVIN BUCKETT
food safet y
THE TAINTED TEA TOWEL had been torn up, as well as old sheets and tea
catering companies, would currently work with
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wiping knives used during service;
towels.
someone that does exactly what I have described
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dusting down benches;
Over the past decade, many food businesses
above.
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cleaning probes between use;
have banned or reduced the use of towels in their
In the internal audits that I conduct, we often
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covering mise en place on the pass;
kitchen, however this facility had towels
observe an entire service (rather than just a quick
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drying dishes that have been washed;
everywhere and often they were left clumped on
walk through when no one is being served). The
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dabbing rested meat to remove the drips;
benches for future use.
offending shoulder balanced tea towel may well
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etc.
As a chef, I have always hated the look of the
be used in the one service or shift for:
Have you ever stopped to think about the cross
traditional pub chef that has their tea towel
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wiping plate edges;
contamination risks of the above-mentioned
slung over their shoulder, especially with the
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wiping greasy hands;
uses? Have you thought about how the FSANZ
more modern open plan kitchens that are in
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drying hands after washing;
2 hour/4 hour rule would apply? Bacteria thrive
vogue. As we all know, this look is not confined
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handling hot items;
in a damp tea towel, so if the same towel is used
to just pubs. Many of you in restaurants, hotels,
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wiping sweat off brows;
over many hours, the growth and then transfer
cafes, production kitchens, hospitals and
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cleaning chopping boards;
of bacteria would be frightening.
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for 70 years william angliss has been the leading specialist training provider Mark Agius (Manager, William Angliss Institute Centre for Food Trades and Culinary Arts), Dale Lyman (Cookery Teacher), Cheryl Lauk (Marketing Manager, Peerless Foods) and Freddy Bosshard (Cookery Teacher).
PEERLESS PARTNERS WITH WILLIAM ANGLISS Peerless Foods, together with William Angliss
tourism and hospitality industries, we at
quality range of oils among future foodservice
Institute, are pleased to announce the
William Angliss are most particular about the
stars and support their career paths through a
company’s sponsorship of the Institute’s Centre
products we use and seek only those of the
range of educational opportunities,” said
for Food Trades and Culinary Arts.
highest standard. This is why we have chosen
Cheryl.
As the largest, privately owned manufacturer
Peerless oils. By example, Formula 40 is a
A highlight of the sponsorship is The William
and supplier of premium edible oils, fats and
particularly outstanding frying oil.”
Angliss /Peerless Foods Award for Excellence.
margarines in Australia, Peerless Foods has
Peerless Foods Marketing Manager, Cheryl
Available to Level 3 Apprentice and
been appointed the sole provider of frying and
Lauk highlighted the fact that Formula 40 is
non-Apprentice students, this scholarship
culinary oils used within the Centre.
the preferred frying oil among chefs from some
allows Peerless Foods to encourage the
Oils from Peerless Foods were selected due to
of Australia’s best restaurant. She also made
academic achievement of the Centre’s students
the impressive reputation of its Aussie-made
reference to the synergy between the brands of
and assist the recipient to accomplish his or her
products. Those nominated include
the two entities.
career ambitions.
high-performance Formula 40 Deep Frying Oil
“While for 70 years William Angliss has been
As Cheryl Lauk stated: “We at Peerless Foods
together with premium quality Pura Canola
the leading specialist training provider for the
look forward to continuing our partnership
Oil and Pura Olive Oil for culinary purposes.
foods, tourism and hospitality industries in
with William Angliss. The expertise of the
When announcing the sponsorship, Manager of
Australia, for a similar period, Peerless Foods
Institute’s Centre for Food Trades and Culinary
the William Angliss Institute Centre for Food
has delivered premium oils and fats to
Arts makes its endorsement of Peerless Foods
Trades and Culinary Arts, Mark Agius,
Australian foodservice professionals and
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commented:
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probation provides an opportunity for the close supervision, monitoring and assessment of an employee’s performance
EMPLOYEE PROBATION PROBATION IS THE INITIAL PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT DURING WHICH AN EMPLOYER CAN CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER A NEW EMPLOYEE IS ABLE TO MEET THE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB AND WHETHER THEY SHOULD BE OFFERED A PERMANENT POSITION. Under the Fair Work Act 2009 employees who have not successfully completed a 6 month ‘minimum employment period’ are not able to lodge an unfair dismissal claim (for employers with less than 15 full time equivalent employees it is 12 months). Casual employees are exempt from probation because they are, by the nature of casual employment, deemed to be terminated at the end of their last shift and cannot reasonably
and assessment of an employee’s performance during the initial period of employment. The probationary period provides the first real opportunity to assess a new employee’s continued suitability for the job they were selected for, and for their ongoing employment. During the probationary period all relevant legislation such as discrimination, harassment, bullying, etc, applies to the employment, so employer’s need to ensure that probationary employees are treated fairly and all human resources policies are properly applied.
A SUCCESSFUL PROBATION PROCESS OPERATES AS FOLLOWS:
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Providing the right induction into the workplace is essential to ensuring new employees feel engaged, productive and part of the team from day one. Throughout the probationary period, the manager should provide the new employee with regular feedback on their performance. Feedback can be provided informally or during a formal meeting.
foresee an ongoing employment relationship.
When providing feedback, whether formally or informally, it is
However, a casual employee who has been
important to address any concerns in a timely manner. If a team
employed for more than 6 months, and whose
member does something right or something wrong let them know
engagement has been regular and systematic, is
immediately – don’t save up issues for the formal meeting.
able to lodge a claim for unfair dismissal. For this reason if you’re intending to engage casuals for extended periods, you should also assess their suitability for continued employment within the first 6 months of their employment.
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Probation provides an opportunity for the close supervision, monitoring
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Set up a formal review process for new employees, the first one at 3 months and the final one prior to the completion of 6 months. Let the employee know that they’re allowed to have a support person present at the meeting and ensure the meeting takes place in a private
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WENDY MEAD
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AUSTRALIAN CULINARY CHALLENGE Find out how to enter and what the
location, free from interruptions. Allow the employee to respond to
judges look for from competitors in the
the issues you’ve raised and provide them with the opportunity to
Individual Challenge or the Restaurant of
discuss their performance and behavior. Finally, ensure that the
Champions group challenge.
employee’s response to feedback is properly documented.
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Prior to the end of the probationary period the employer will need to assess whether the new employee should be made permanent or have their employment terminated. On successful completion of the probation period the employer should issue a letter to the new employee confirming their ongoing employment.
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If it’s clear early on that the new employee doesn’t meet the requirements of the position and is unlikely to meet them within the probationary period, you don’t have to wait until the end of the period before terminating their employment. Probation cannot be extended beyond 6 months. If an employee continues to be engaged after the 6 months, they’re considered to have completed their minimum employment period and have the full right to take unfair dismissal action.
Finally, it’s important to realise that the behavior displayed by an employee is unlikely to improve once they complete probation. Being on trial is more likely to motivate them to display their best behavior.
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FOR THE LOVE OF BREAKFAST GOING OUT FOR BRUNCH, OR A LATE MORNING BREAKFAST, IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST TRENDS IN AUSTRALIA RIGHT NOW. ON WEEKENDS MANY CITIES AND TOWNS ARE CONSTANTLY ABUZZ WITH PEOPLE TRYING TO CHECK OUT THE LATEST BRUNCH HOTSPOTS. Spoiled for choice, we can’t seem to get enough. If
The daily consumption of breakfast has also been
only need to add skim milk and fruit to your
only this was the case during the work week. Sadly,
linked to[1-3]:
cereal, or spread reduced fat cream cheese,
for many of us we can’t seem to prioritise the time
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An improvement in overall diet quality, as the
avocado or baked beans on your toast;
to have breakfast or make sure it’s nutritious, even
regular consumption of breakfast encourages
after being consistently told that ‘breakfast is the
better food choices and prevents
your fruit and vegetables the night before and
most important meal of the day’. Common
overconsumption of unhealthy snacks
blend with some skim milk, low fat yoghurt
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throughout the day;
excuses for skipping breakfast include not having
Making a fresh smoothie or juice – cut up
and honey;
enough time, hitting the snooze button one too
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Increased alertness, concentration and mood;
many times, sleeping in, being too tired and
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Lower levels of LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol; and
housemate to eliminate the stress of cooking
having a lack of breakfast foods in the house.
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A reduced risk of obesity, diabetes and heart
everyday; and/or
disease.
Whatever the reason may be, skipping breakfast
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Alternating cooking days with your partner or
Eating foods you actually like – unless you’re
occasionally or altogether is concerning for adults
It’s highly likely that many of us are aware of these
excited about what you’re eating it’s unlikely
and to a greater extent children. Breakfast can
benefits but life has simply gotten in the way. So
you’ll take the time to prepare it.
provide a significant source of fuel and essential
what can we do to find the time and make
Preparing something nutritious for breakfast
nutrients (folate, iron, B vitamins, fibre) to boost
breakfast a little more painless? Try:
doesn’t have to be hard either. Many of us associate
energy levels following sleep, support a child’s
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Preparing breakfast the night before – set the
more time with eating well or, we think that
table, cut up fruit, mix up muesli, or simply
something is better than nothing. For breakfast, or
normal growth and development, improve memory and learning and assist the maintenance of a healthy weight[1]. The reasons as to why we should all consume breakfast don’t just stop there.
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organise all the ingredients you’ll need;
any meal, this is not always the case and is
Keeping a supply of healthy wholegrain cereals
dependent on what this something is.
(eg. muesli) or breads in the house – then you
How you start your day is important, especially if
SWEET
Wholegrain or high fibre cereal (eg. muesli, porridge) with low fat milk and fresh fruit or a handful of nuts (eg. almonds, walnuts). Fresh fruit and low fat yoghurt with a slice of wholegrain toast. Raisin toast spread with ricotta or cottage cheese and a piece of fruit. A smoothie made from oat bran, low fat milk, low fat yoghurt, fresh fruit and honey.
author
SAMANTHA THOMAS you have children who are relying on you to be
you purchase fruit juice, buy 100% fruit juice
their role model and/or prepare their meals.
which contains no added sugar;
Research shows that how and what we eat as children significantly impacts how and what we eat as adults[4]. It’s concerning then that currently 1 in 4 children go to school hungry, 1 in 4 children who are overweight are not eating a proper
5. Avoid adding large quantities of spreads (eg. butter), oils (eg. vegetable oils) and sugar; 6. Avoid sweets (eg. cakes, cake-style muffins, biscuits); and 7. Watch your portion sizes. Even healthy foods
SAVOURY Wholemeal English muffins topped with tomato and reduced fat cheese. Wholemeal or wholegrain toast spread with a variety of toppings such as reduced fat cream cheese, avocado, baked beans, tomatoes, nut spread and a piece of fruit.
breakfast and that skipping breakfast over long
can lead to weight gain if over consumed so
Poached or boiled eggs on wholegrain toast
periods of time can have detrimental effects on our
pay attention to how much you serve and eat.
with a glass of 100% fruit juice.
heart and metabolic health[1,3].
Putting these general rules into action may seem
Go back to basics and try these general rules:
hard at first but it doesn’t have to be. Take a look at
1. Incorporate at least 3 of the 5 food groups;
the delicious sweet and savoury breakfast ideas to
grains or cereals, fruit, vegetables (including legumes), protein and dairy or alternatives; 2. Get your carbohydrates from wholegrains,
the right.
An omelette made with added vegetables such as onion, mushrooms, spinach and tomato on wholegrain bread.
REFERENCES
3. Limit processed meats (eg. sausages);
1 Dietitians Association of Australia. Deakin, ACT: Dietitians Association of Australia; 2013. Breakfast; 2013 [cited 2013 Dec 10]. Available from: http://daa.asn.au/for-the-public/smart-eating-for-you/nutrition-a-z/breakfast 2 Harvard Health Publications - Harvard Medical School. Boston, MA: Harvard Medical School; 2011 Jun. Breaking the fast; 2011 Jun [cited 2013 Dec 10]. Available from: http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/Harvard_Health_Letter/2011/June/breaking-the-fast 3 Menzies Research Institute Tasmania. Hobart, TAS: Menzies Research Institute Tasmania; c2008. Skipping breakfast may be risky to your health; 2010 [cited 2013 Dec 10]. Available from: http://www.menzies.utas.edu.au/article.php?Doo=Redirect&id=1217 4 National Health and Medical Research Council. Can, ACT: Commonwealth of Australia; c2013. Healthy eating for children – teach your child healthy habits for a healthy life; 2013 Feb [cited 2013 Dec 10]. Available from: http://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/the_guidelines/n55f_children_brochure.pdf
4. Limit fruit juice and opt for whole fruits. If
This article is for the general interest of readers. Please consult your Accredited Practising Dietitian or doctor for advice on your personal dietary requirements.
fruit or vegetables rather than highly processed sources (eg. white bread, highly refined breakfast cereals);
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TORTILLA TRICKS IT’S BEEN GREAT SEEING ALL THE POSITIVE FEEDBACK FOR THE CULINARY SELECT TORTILLAS. We spent a bit of time playing around with the
Well, it seems a few of you have seen them as
To answer these questions we’ve put together this
product ourselves and put together some recipes
we’ve received a few questions about how we
simple guide showing the methods we used to
that we made available on our website with the
created some of the things like the tortilla
make these items. Hopefully these inspire you to
Recipe Costing Tool.
bowls and cones.
give them a shot or come up with your own ideas.
USING TORTILLAS AS A PASTRY BASE
PREPARE
BAKE
Cut tortillas into required shape then push into
Either blind bake or pre-fill depending on
a muffin tray.
recipe.
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HEAT Place tortillas on a non-stick tray and heat them in the oven for 1.5 minutes at 180°C. It’s also possible to heat the tortillas in a microwave but it limits how many can be prepared at any one time and also takes a longer to heat them sufficiently.
HOW TO CREATE A TORTILLA SERVING VESSEL
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GEOFF MEADE FORM Here are a couple of examples of how you can shape the tortillas into hardened serving vessels:
EDIBLE BOWL
FOOD CONE
Put tortilla into bowl and push it so that it lines the
Wrap tortilla around a cone shaped object and
edges of the bowl. Sit for at least 2 minutes to
brush fold with cornflour paste. Sit for at least 2
allow the tortilla to firm up.
minutes to allow the tortilla to firm up.
FILL Fill the tortilla with the ingredients of your
We’ve used them for salads, desserts, and even
choice. They work great for both sweet and
soups. Just check out some of the examples
savoury dishes.
around this page.
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Most owners and managers look at getting more
PRICE CHANGES
customers but we all know it’s hard to attract a
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Is someone monitoring stock prices?
new customer. I believe it’s more important to
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Have suppliers been asked to tender or bid for supply?
focus on getting your house in order before focussing on getting more customers.
WE’VE BEEN REALLY BUSY BUT THERE’S NO CASH. THIS IS A PHONE CALL I GET MANY TIMES A WEEK. A BUSY ESTABLISHMENT BUT NO PROFITS.
The process of reducing costs in order to increase
GOODS RECEIVED
your profits is key here. Every decision in the
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Are you getting what you’re paying for?
production and service of your venue affects your
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Have you trained your staff to properly receive goods?
cost. Chefs typically make new dishes without paying much attention to cost. It becomes more
PRODUCTION ISSUES
important when competition increases and price
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Is portion control being adhered to?
becomes a differentiator in the market. Don’t just
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Do you have wastage or skill issues?
look at the raw cost, look at efficiencies, service and
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Does the kitchen team know what you are
cooking the book s
THE COSTS OF BUSINESS author
ANDREW BRIESE
trying to achieve?
professional best practice, which are all of equal importance.
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Are you monitoring the weekly spend on food?
Look at how you can do more with less. You’ll still
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Have you got standard recipes for all dishes and are they being used?
need to seek growth with new customers and be mindful that the demand to reduce costs never
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Have the recipes been costed correctly?
goes away. You need to find a way to do both
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Do the staff have digital scales?
simultaneously. Remember that making
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Are all the specials on offer costed properly prior to being offered to customers?
indiscriminate cuts across the board will upset your staff and potentially effect your current
CHANCE TO WIN A COPY OF COOKING THE BOOKS FOR A YEAR! JUST ANSWER THIS QUESTION How have you been able to reduce costs?
the bone.
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What’s going on with GST? Is it being allocated correctly?
You need to identify the things you do well and
FREEBIES/THEFT
things where efficiency can be improved. Trim
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savings in critical business assets. Even before you
Are foods not being paid for by customers, staff, owners?
and consolidate problem areas, and reinvest the start, you need buy-in from your employees.
FRONT OF HOUSE
Here are some of the things I would look at in
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helping to reduce costs: Email to andrew@cookingthebooks.com.au
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customers. Your job is to trim the fat not cut into
Has front-of-house been asked to help lower the food cost by upselling high-margin items?
MENU
An area that many chefs overlook is the impact
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Has the menu been written for the time of
front-of-house can have on food cost percentage.
year?
A food service business with well-trained
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Are you using seasonal produce? It’s often
front-of-house sales staff will be able to help the
cheaper.
kitchen sell the menu items that have the highest
•
Do your customers like the menu?
margins, therefore minimising overall food cost
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Does the menu allow for seasonal substitutes?
percentage.
Inspiring Chefs everyday
It’s unREAL! Did you know that in some parts of Asia if a mayonnaise does not contain a certain amount of oil it cannot be called mayonnaise? I believe we should have the same regulations here in Australia and New Zealand! It’s too easy for low quality mayonnaise brands to use the words “Real” or “Whole” and as a chef, I believe this can be misleading. Next time you are in your cool room, check the ingredients list on your bucket of mayonnaise. If you don’t see oil as the primary ingredient then you can almost guarantee that you are paying for water, gums, starches, vinegar and sugar and very little oil and as you know, a real mayonnaise should be made predominantly with oil along with egg and mustard.
Tricks of the TRADE 1. Eliminate the risks! Scratch mayonnaise tastes great however if you don’t treat it very carefully, it can be a high risk food item. Why take the risk when HELLMANN’S Real Mayonnaise is just like scratch?
Call me a mayo snob, but I’m passionate about great tasting food. So when I spend a decent amount of money for a burger or sandwich that’s drenched with cheap mayonnaise, I feel like throwing it in the bin!
Regards and eat well!
2. Dressing your salads
Mark Baylis
Creamy dressings work better than
EXECUTIVE CHEF
vinaigrettes in salads as the dressing binds to the leaves whereas vinaigrette sinks to the bottom of your dish so often all you’re left with is a vinegary soup.
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HAWKSBERRY D HEALTH SERVICE HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY?
WHERE HAVE YOU WORKED? I have worked at a number of different outlets;
left) is the pinnacle of quality in my opinion. Since
I began in the industry through joining the Air
Starting my career in the air force I then ended up
their introduction they’ve been a massive success.
Force as a cook, and through many roles and years
in 5-star dining on Hamilton Island - working on
of experience I landed the purchasing officer job at
such a beautiful island
Hawksberry Health Services 13 years ago.
was a definite highlight
WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT?
of my career, with the atmosphere, lifestyle and work-life balance all coming together nicely.
Working in the health services industry there are
In the health services
constant time constraints and deadlines.
sector, I have also
Running multiple functions per day and having
worked extensively at
customers, clients and friends leaving satisfied is
Nepean Hospital in
my favourite and biggest professional achievement.
Kingswood.
Having all parts of planning and preparation coming together for a smooth and
Flathead we use in our wraps with fresh salad (see
serving members from both INXS and Dire Straits on more than one occasion
WHAT DO YOU GET UP TO OUTSIDE OF WORK?
WHAT TRENDS DO YOU THINK WILL IMPACT THE INDUSTRY IN THE FUTURE? I believe Halal certification will have a major impact in the next 5 years due to the
changing cultural climate in Australia. It will become a major factor within the food service industry particularly.
effective service leaves me
I’m a fishing enthusiast and a massive fan of the
overjoyed at the end of a
Brisbane Broncos. Since I started following Rugby
function.
League, there’s never much loyalty between teams,
WHO HAVE BEEN YOUR MOST FAMOUS DINERS?
so I jumped around supporting a number of clubs
Whilst working on Hamilton Island, I served
before Brisbane entered the competition and I
countless celebrities but the highlights would have
stuck with them.
to be serving members from both INXS and Dire
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE SIMPLOT PRODUCTS?
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Culinary Select Tortillas and I&J Crispy Battered
Straits on more than one occasion.
Obviously Edgell frozen vegetables have been a
WHERE HAVE YOU EATEN OUT LATELY THAT IMPRESSED YOU?
long-standing staple in our kitchen, but the new
My best dining experience recently would be an
FREAKY FRY UPS
NOM NOM NOM
DISTRICT E purchasing officer
CHRIS BAILEY
DEEP FRIED LEMONADE You’d think the Americans would be limiting their deep-fry madness to solid foods only... Nope, here’s a frozen soda flavoured batter that’s deep-fried and topped with syrup, whipped cream, sugar, and a cherry.
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM SANGA
Indian restaurant in Top Ryde named Mantra – amazing food, I highly
Our hearts are hurting looking at
recommend it to anyone.
this deep fried monstrosity! A peanut
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR UP-AND-COMING CHEFS? My advice for upcoming chefs is to get the basics right from the beginning. People are always looking for a short-cut to success, there is no easy way, you have to put in the hard yards and get it right from the get-go! You need to be
butter and jelly (jam) sandwich (the bread is a buttery, sugar soaked bun) then thrown in the deep fryer covered in batter and put on a stick.
DEEP FRIED CHEESEBURGER
prepared to work hard but make sure you take pride in your work and do
Hey America, I bet you can’t make a
things correctly and to the best of your ability. Whether your a head chef or
cheeseburger more fattening.
an apprentice this should never change.
Challenge accepted! They’ve made cheeseburgers using Krispy Kreme’s
OUTLET SNAPSHOT TYPE OF FOOD CATERING FOR ALL KINDS OF FOOD, FROM HOSPITAL MEALS, TO CAFÉ STYLE AND FULL SILVER SERVICE GOURMET DINING. COVERS PER WEEK ROUGHLY ABOUT 2000 COVERS PER WEEK – AVERAGING TWO FUNCTIONS PER DAY MONDAY TO FRIDAY. RANGING FROM FINGER FOOD TO SILVER SERVICE DINING. NUMBER OF KITCHEN STAFF 35
signature deep fried, sugary doughnuts as buns.
DEEP FRIED BUTTER Not the most inventive entry in our freaky fry ups - A big stick of full fat butter, battered and deep fried and of course: skewered on a stick. And people call cigarettes death sticks?!!
DEEP FRIED HAM & CHEESE Elvis would love a crack at this beast, not too dissimilar to the king’s favourite snack (the pan fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich) this little gem contains nearly 1000 calories per serving.
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Happy sharing
This easter
WITH EASTER APPROACHING AND CUSTOMERS’ PREFERENCES HEADING TOWARDS MEALS TO SHARE WITH THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, FOODSERVICE PROFESSIONALS ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO INCORPORATE SHARE-PLATE OPTIONS TO SPICE UP THEIR MENUS. WHETHER IT IS A GOOD FRIDAY BRUNCH OR A PROPER EASTER FEAST, TIP TOP FOODSERVICE’S RANGE OF BREADS OFFERS THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ANY EASTER SHARING MENU FROM ENTRÉE RIGHT THROUGH TO DESSERT.
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Planning your Easter Menu
SHARING PRODUCTS perfect for easter
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8 slices of Speedibake Authentic
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20 pitted green olives, halved
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food t rend s
2014
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CAROLINE WESTMORE
2014 – HERE ALREADY! AS WE RACE AHEAD INTO ANOTHER YEAR I WANT TO SHARE SOME OF THE TRENDS I HAVE BEEN HEARING ABOUT AROUND THE TRAPS… PORTUGUESE Move over Spain… well next door anyway. The hottest chefs and flavours are coming from Portugal in 2014. With its amazing proximity to both Europe and Africa, and its roots in travel as the conquerors of the old world, think peri peri, black pepper and good olive oil. The origins of creole (Portuguese Criolu) can be traced back to these flavours so spice up this year!
MODERATE PORTIONS Let’s face it Nouvelle Cuisine was minimalistic overkill, and any parma in a country pub is enough for a family of five. This year is about quality. Smaller meals, with better ingredients – lighter on the protein and heavy carb portions with more balance in greens and veg. It makes sense too - so you can leave room for dessert!
MYANMAR 2012 Vietnam, 2013 Cambodia ...2014 is all about Myanmar (Burma). In an effort to find the untouched, we are moving up the map, so whether it be trekking, touring or just chilling, get on board for this year’s hottest destination.
CHILLI OBSESSIONS According to the McCormick flavour forecast for 2014, the world will be craving heat, so brush up on your habanero vs chipotles, bird’s eyes and banana chillis.
BRAZILIAN Brazil (like Portugal) will also make a splash, with its mix of European, Asian, African and Amazonian flavours. World Cup soccer goes hand in hand with chimichurri salsas and churrasco flame grilled skewers, so get set for the year ahead!
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EASY
1. Cilantro is the word Americans use for which herb?
5. Which common salad is named after a famous New York City hotel?
2. A cleaver knife is primarily used for chopping through...?
3. Sage is mostly used to compliment which meat?
6. What is Quinoa a type of? 7. Which spices make up Chinese five spice powder?
4. Which ingredient is included if a dish is cooked ‘Florentine’?
HARD
8. From what family does the pineapple belong?
12. Which vegetable comes in Jerusalem and Globe varieties?
9. Which vegetables can be cooked ‘parmentier’ style?
10. What are the 3 safe methods of heat transfer? 11. The cooking method known as poêler combines
13. A sardine isn’t a type of fish, merely the name given to small fish contained within a can; what type of fish is a sardine?
14. If a food is ‘chiffonade’ it is...?
which 2 common cooking methods?
QUIZ ANSWERS 8.Berry Family 9.Potatoes 10.Conduction, Convection and Radiation 11.Roasting & Braising 12.Artichokes 13. Pilchard (Herring) 14.Finely Shredded 1.Coriander 2.Bones 3.Pork 4.Spinach 5.Waldorf Salad 6.Grain (Goosefoot family) 7.Peppercorns, Star anise, Cloves, Cinnamon, Fennel
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