15th Annual Leadership Conference Highlights
At the 2019 CAFE Leadership Conference, we had both industry trend presentations as well as peer presentations on educational best practices. Links to a variety of topics can be found below. To view the photo gallery from this year's conference, click here.
Enjoy!
Fermented and Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce Worth the Wait
See, smell, taste, experiment with and customize the complex flavor of soy sauce.
By Kikkoman USA
Texas ProStart National Invitational Winners Wow Judges with Perfect Dishes
A team from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy served sesame crusted ahi tuna with wasabi and hibiscus sauces, a Texas-style surf and turf, and white chocolate chai mousse in the sculpted shape of an apple.
By Thomas Smith
ProStart Management Competition Winners Mesh Italian and Latin Cuisine in Restaurant Concept
High school students from Mansfield, Texas, impressed judges with their half and half concept while maintaining a “One Team, One Dream” motto
By Thomas Smith
Preparing for the Health Inspector
New employees (or former students) need to know how to handle the government’s help in the form of the health inspector.
By Chef Adam Weiner, JD, CFSE
What Does It Mean to be a Teacher?
As teachers we must understand the role of the educator is not to direct as much as it is to draw forth.
By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC
Curiosity Leads to Success In and Out of the Classroom
Dr. Fred Mayo discusses encouraging curiosity and building a classroom culture that fosters discovery.
By Dr. Fred Mayo, CHE, CHT
Leaner Pigs Mean Opportunities for Health-conscious Chefs
Innovations in care, housing, feeding and health protocols of pig raising have led to big changes in how chefs prepare pork.
By Thomas Smith