FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEE RETENTION: SAFETY MATTERS

Welcome to the foodservice industry in 2023, where finding ways to retain your staff is one of your top priorities. No matter the business, no matter the location, owners and operators are dealing with the same stresses of employee retention. Now, there are plenty of ways to keep your team members on board, but the one we want to focus on is safety.

A safe and worry-free environment allows employees to feel comfortable where they work. This is especially true for individuals working in foodservice. The list below is just some of the most common kitchen concerns:

• Cuts, lacerations, or punctures

• Trips, slips, or falls

• Burns from fire, grease, or hot surfaces

• Smoke inhalation from fires or improper ventilation

All of these concerns are preventable, as long as the proper precautions are taken. Keep knives sharp and avoid using old or dull options so there isn’t a struggle to cut through food, and always store knives in plain sight. Clean up spills as soon as they happen, and enforce a dress code that includes slip-resistant shoes. Invest in ventless, fully-enclosed kitchen equipment that not only filters smoke and toxins from the air, but also contains fires and stays cool to the touch.

We know the struggle of retaining employees can really take a toll, but there are ways to make it happen. By investing in safe and reliable kitchen equipment, owners and operators can greatly reduce the risk of many of the issues listed above.

AutoFry is the leader in self-contained and automated, ventless deepfrying technology. Proudly made with

American steel and labor in Hudson, Massachusetts, our ventless, commercial fryers are completely electric and automated, taking the hard work out of frying and ensuring a quality product output day in and out. Simplifry™ Technology, a revolutionary heat/time compensation intelligence, helps you to serve up perfectly prepared menu items like French fries, chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, empanadas, beignets, and more with just the press of a button!

Being a self-contained fryer with an exterior that stays cool to the touch, you’ll never have to worry about your employees getting burnt. Plus, with a built in ANSUL fire suppression system, each AutoFry model is undoubtedly one of the safest commercial deep fryers on the market.

AutoFry is the only supplier with a complete range of automated, ventless, frying systems, from single to double basket, and countertop to floor models. Capable of serving a wide range of deep-frying demands; from small independent taverns to large stadiums, to worldwide multi-unit chains, AutoFry can handle it all. Most importantly, we continue to offer an affordable, safe, and simple alternative to traditional open commercial fryers.

To learn more about how ventless kitchen equipment can benefit your business, visit mtiproducts.com today!

By Fred Klashman