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Learn how to make your professional kitchen more profitable with this food waste e-learning dedicated to the Canadian hospitality industry.

Features:

  • Easy to follow with short videos

  • Best practices and secrets for Canadian hotels and restaurants

  • Resources you can start applying right away

Why this training?

This online course will introduce you to the opportunities of food waste prevention for Canadian chefs.

You will gain practical knowledge and tools to apply some best practices in the hospitality industry, leveraging the circular economy.

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Learn how to make your professional kitchen more profitable with this food waste e-learning dedicated to the Canadian hospitality industry.

Features:

  • Easy to follow with short videos

  • Best practices and secrets for Canadian hotels and restaurants

  • Resources you can start applying right away

Why this training?

This online course will introduce you to the opportunities of food waste prevention for Canadian chefs.

You will gain practical knowledge and tools to apply some best practices in the hospitality industry, leveraging the circular economy.

You will also have access to our carefully selected library of helpful resources and real case studies on food waste prevention.

What's in it for me?

Upon completion of this online training, you will be able to:

  • Gain a deep understanding of the opportunity of food waste prevention in Canada

  • Understand why your property’s Green Team need a representative from Culinary at that table

  • Gather data and KPIs to measure food efficiency of F&B operations

  • Learn how to reduce kitchen food surplus and prevent plate waste

  • Evaluate current food and beverage purchasing practices

  • Further improve efficiencies with the help of other departments

  • Apply Zero Waste and Circular Economy principles

  • Identify relevant food waste solution providers

  • Gain new insights on how to reduce food costs

Who takes this course?

This course is designed for culinary professionals in the F&B, hospitality, and tourism sectors.

We know time is the most precious resource as a chef, so the training is designed to be finalized in under one hour (with the option to gain more knowledge as you grow).

Our Course is also suitable for hotel leaders looking to learn more about food waste management and prevention.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Gain a deep understanding of the opportunity of food waste prevention in canada
  • Evaluate current food and beverage purchasing practices
  • Learn how to reduce kitchen food surplus and prevent plate waste
  • Gather data and kpis to measure food efficiency of f&b operations
  • Apply zero waste and circular economy principles
  • Further improve efficiencies with the help of other departments

Syllabus

Introduction
Introduction video
Personal Message from BetterTable.ca CEO - Ben Liegey
FOOD WASTE + BOTTOM LINE
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Focus on the bottom line
Business Case for the hospitality industry in Canada
Business Case for an average restaurant in Canada
Attract talents and minimize risks
How much can you save?
FOOD WASTE TRACKING + KPIs
Definitions
KPIs
Food Waste Tracking
HOW TO REDUCE KITCHEN WASTE
Food purchasing
Food storage
Food utilization
Overprepared food
HOW TO REDUCE PLATE WASTE
Plate waste
Plate Design
Tableware, decoration and music
HOW TO BUILD AN EFFICIENT STRATEGY
Everyone can make a difference
Food Surplus Management
Food Waste Management
Strategy Session
EXAM
Food Waste Prevention Quiz

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in How to control restaurant food costs and prevent food waste with these activities:
Review Basic Inventory Management Principles
Reviewing inventory management principles will help you better understand the 'Food purchasing' section of the course and identify areas for improvement in your restaurant.
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  • Read articles or watch videos on inventory management techniques.
  • Take a short quiz to test your understanding.
Review 'Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal' by Tristram Stuart
Reading this book will provide a broader understanding of the global food waste issue, enriching your understanding of the course material.
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  • Read the book, focusing on chapters relevant to restaurant waste.
  • Take notes on key statistics and insights.
Conduct a Food Waste Audit in Your Kitchen
Performing a food waste audit will allow you to apply the course's principles in a real-world setting and identify specific areas for improvement in your own kitchen.
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  • Track all food waste generated over a week.
  • Categorize waste by type (e.g., prep waste, plate waste).
  • Analyze the data to identify key sources of waste.
  • Develop an action plan to reduce waste in those areas.
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Develop a Staff Training Presentation on Food Waste Reduction
Creating a training presentation will solidify your understanding of the course material and enable you to share best practices with your team.
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  • Outline the key topics to cover in the presentation.
  • Gather relevant data and examples from the course and your own experience.
  • Design visually appealing slides.
  • Practice delivering the presentation.
Design a Plate Waste Tracking System
Creating a plate waste tracking system will help you implement the course's recommendations and measure the impact of your waste reduction efforts.
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  • Determine the data points to track (e.g., food type, portion size).
  • Choose a method for data collection (e.g., manual tracking, software).
  • Develop a system for analyzing the data and generating reports.
  • Pilot test the system and make adjustments as needed.
Review 'American Wasteland' by Jonathan Bloom
Reading this book will provide a deeper understanding of the cultural and systemic factors that contribute to food waste.
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  • Read the book, focusing on chapters relevant to restaurant waste.
  • Take notes on key statistics and insights.
Attend a Local Restaurant Association Meeting
Attending a restaurant association meeting will allow you to connect with other professionals in the industry and learn about their experiences with food waste reduction.
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  • Research local restaurant associations in your area.
  • Attend a meeting and introduce yourself to other members.
  • Ask about their food waste reduction initiatives.

Career center

Learners who complete How to control restaurant food costs and prevent food waste will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in How to control restaurant food costs and prevent food waste.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the global food waste problem, exploring its causes and consequences. It offers a broader perspective on the issues discussed in the course, highlighting the environmental and ethical implications of food waste. Reading this book will help culinary professionals understand the larger context of their efforts to reduce waste and improve sustainability.
Examines the causes and consequences of food waste in the United States, offering insights into consumer behavior, industry practices, and policy issues. While focused on the US, it provides valuable context for understanding food waste challenges in Canada and other developed countries. It good resource for understanding the broader societal factors contributing to food waste.

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