Meet Alma Mercado, the training coordinator at our Green Bay, Wisconsin, facility. She has worked for TreeHouse Foods for more than 10 years, transitioning from a seasonal employee to a line leader to her current role as a training coordinator.
"I like to work with people, and I like to help,” said Alma. “Training and teaching are ways to help people. We are helping people do their jobs correctly and, most importantly, safely."
We are fortunate to have talented, skilled team members like Alma at TreeHouse Foods!
#TreeHouseFoods#EngageAndDelight#BetterTogether
Love these posts from the Ginsberg's Foods team. Great job of establishing the brand of a company by featuring the people who make the company what it is.
How is Ginsberg's, a regional food distributor, going to stand out when so many products are commoditized? They showcase their people. I want to open a restaurant just to buy from this guy, and from the team that he considers family.
Branding isn't just marketing to potential customers. It is also attracting additional employees and making the enterprise/company/brand more attractive to other companies as partners.
I'd suggest some design tweaks and mechanics within the edit, but full props to the messages.
#branding#brandbuilding
With 31 years of experience under his belt, Bill Rich stands as a stalwart figure in the warehouse of Ginsberg's Foods, often being one of the first faces encountered by trainees on their journey with the company. His seasoned expertise is evident as he meticulously guides newcomers through every aspect of the job, infusing each training session with his trademark humor, making even the most mundane tasks enjoyable for his teammates and trainees. Bill's presence adds a comforting reassurance to the warehouse floor. His unwavering dedication to his craft and ability to find joy in every moment makes him a respected mentor and a cherished friend to all who have the pleasure of working alongside him at Ginsberg's.
While Bill spends his days zipping through the aisles of the warehouse, his life outside of work is equally vibrant. When not immersed in Ginsberg's bustling activity, he can indulge his passions elsewhere, whether cheering on his favorite team in a stadium packed with roaring fans or trying his luck at the roulette table. Bill's zest for life is infectious, leaving an indelible mark on both the warehouse floor and beyond.
Our Ginsberg’s Employee Spotlight continues this month with an unwavering team member committed to the service and success of the Ginsberg's team. Thank you, Bill, for all you do here at Ginsberg’s Foods! 🌟 #employeespotlight#employeeappreciation#foodservice#foodserviceindustry#hudsonvalley#employeespotlight#warehouseworkers
🌟 How the Cleaning and Culinary Industry Supports Career Growth for Its Professionals🌟
At Cook N Klean, we believe that the success of our services hinges on the growth and development of our team members. In the cleaning and culinary industry, career growth is not just a possibility—it's a priority. Here's how we support and nurture the careers of our professionals:
1. Comprehensive Training Programs 📚
- We provide extensive training on the proper use of equipment and tools, ensuring our staff are well-equipped to deliver exceptional service.
- Our training also covers professional conduct, emphasizing the importance of courtesy and respect in client interactions.
2. Professional Development Opportunities🚀
- We encourage continuous learning and skill enhancement through workshops, certifications, and hands-on experience.
- Employees have access to resources and mentorship to advance their careers, whether they aspire to managerial roles or specialize in niche areas.
3. Supportive Work Environment🤝
- At Cook N Klean, we foster a culture of open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.
- Our team members are valued and supported, creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive both personally and professionally.
4. Career Pathways and Advancement🎓
- Clear career pathways are established, allowing employees to see the potential for growth within the company.
- We celebrate achievements and provide opportunities for advancement based on performance and dedication.
Our commitment to our employees’ growth is mirrored in the quality of our services. By investing in our team, we ensure that our clients receive the best in cleanliness and wellness.
💬 We'd love to hear from you! How does your industry support career growth for its professionals? Share your experiences and insights in the comments below! 👇
#CareerGrowth#ProfessionalDevelopment#CleaningIndustry#CulinaryArts#EmployeeTraining#SupportiveWorkEnvironment#CookNKlean
✨ Never. Stop. Learning. ✨
WinCo Foods makes it easy for employee owners to learn more about everything from how to get better sleep, to communication and organization with thousands of free online classes from Cornerstone OnDemand!
It's just one of the MANY benefits of working for WinCo Foods. Interested in starting your Journey to Employee Ownership, or know someone that is? Visit Careers.WinCoFoods.com to look for open positions near you!
#winco#wincofoods#ilovewinco#onlinelearning#employeeowned#employeeownership
Restaurant training is one of the things that is often times under valued in our industry. Most independent restaurants have their initial training, and then it’s the Wild West after.
Our training at Crafty Cow has not been much different from that. We have started more weekly trainings and meeting with our management team and have seen great results. People in your business are eager to learn. Employees interviewed earlier this year by 7shifts, said just that.
Currently at Crafty Cow we are reworking how we train, and refocusing our core values to reflect our eagerness to learn. Starting this fall we are sending all of our FOH staff through our new program and then we will be working on a continued learning track that will cover topics more regularly.
What are you doing? What successes have you had with continued learning? What do you wish you did more of?
Dear Food Lion Executives and Management,
Are you aware of the typical day for one or more employees at your stores in Charlotte, NC? Training mainly takes shape through a computer in some backroom and once signed off, they are moved to an understaffed, overworked floor of service. Management comes in daily, but there's no supervisor mentorship from the executive level. To make matters worse, there are daily employee shortages, resulting in no further training for any management or employees.
Food Lion employees are not expendable; they matter to the neighborhoods they serve. It's time to look at your advertisements and begin to create a positive environment throughout each of your stores. It's time to stop serving the $ Bill and begin to reinvest in the people who are on the front line serving others. Let's begin to communicate, connect and create a more positive path to employment through proper stewardship principles and powers towards all who are employed within Food Lion.
#FoodLion#EmployeeMatters#Stewardship
“Say an employee came to you and complained that he was being bullied by a co-worker. What would you do?”
That was one of the questions I asked as a judge at last week’s Virginia ProStart Invitational held at James Madison University.
Virginia ProStart is a career-building program for high school students interested in culinary arts and restaurant and foodservice management. The students compete for scholarships from leading culinary arts colleges and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
Since the first 25 years of my human resources experience was in the hospitality industry, I was privileged to be chosen by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (who sponsored the event and also awarded scholarships) to help judge the management competition.
More than 25 high school students from seven high schools across Virginia participated by presenting their unique restaurant concept they developed – including floor plans, menus, and marketing – and answering judges’ questions about how they would manage their restaurant.
Here’s what I learned at this event:
☀ High school students are a lot more focused and articulate than I guess I’ve been giving them credit for!
☀ I really miss working with Chefs. They’re interesting, talented, and passionate professionals who care a lot about mentorship and are just an awful lot of fun to be around.
☀ My feet are no longer conditioned to walk more than five minutes straight in high heels.
☀ If someone would actually open a restaurant called “For the Love of Potatoes,” I will find it and patronize it often.
Best of all, seeing how prepared, enthusiastic, and polished these high school students were broke through a lot of the cynicism I’ve built up over my HR career.
How did they answer my question about dealing with bullies in the workplace? Most of the students answered in a way that’d make HR proud. Two of them I would have hired on the spot for my HR department - even though that's not what they want to do (yet)!
So over to you, now -- how would *you* deal with bullies in the workplace?
#humanresources#management#volunteer#hrcompliance#restaurantmanagement#hospitalityindustry
🌟 One Month Update at McCain Foods!🌟
It is hard to believe that it is already a month since I joined McCain Foods. Time really does fly when having fun and learning new things!
This past month has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, exciting new experiences and exploring the world of potatoes and appetizers! Here are my key highlights so far 📍
📌Discovering the Business:
From day one, I have been immersed in the rich culture, dynamic environment of McCain Foods and the uniqueness of our products. Understanding the intricacies of our operations has also been fascinating! Learning about our innovative practices in sustainability and our commitment to quality has been truly inspiring. By the way, Did you know that McCain is the world leading in frozen potato products? 🥔
👩🏾🏭Plant Visits:
One of the exciting highlights of my first month was visiting our plants in Europe, 4 done and many more to go! Seeing the process from farm to fork has given me a profound appreciation for the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into every product. Meeting the teams on the ground and witnessing their passion for excellence has been a rewarding and humbling experience.
📈Team Building:
I had the pleasure of meeting and now working with an incredibly talented group of individuals within our cross functional HR teams.
Our TA team is diverse, driven, and brimming with potential! Together, we are focused on building a robust talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the vision and goals of McCain Foods and I couldn’t be more excited to shape a team that will bring in the best talent to continue driving McCain’s success.
🥳Fun and Engagement:
The past month has not just been all work and no play! From getting to know different individuals and teams to engaging in local regional events, there’s never a dull moment at McCain Foods. We have celebrated wins, shared stories, and had a lot of laughs along the way. It’s these moments that make McCain Foods feel like more than just a workplace—we are a community!
🧐Looking Ahead:
As I look forward, I am filled with excitement and anticipation. The journey of building and leading a team that will shape the future of our talent landscape is just beginning. I am eager to continue learning, growing, and contributing to our collective success.
If you are curious about life at McCain Foods, please see this video developed by our NA teams that give a glimpse into working at McCain and be sure to check out our career site! https://lnkd.in/ehw-bZrq#WeAreMcCain#NewJourney#Update#TalentAcquisition#YourCareerIsHere
Unpacks the problems and privileges of pursuing a career of passion by exploring work inside craft breweries.
As workers attempt new modes of employment in the era of the Great Resignation, they face a labor landscape that is increasingly uncertain and stubbornly unequal. With Handcrafted Careers, sociologist Eli Revelle Yano Wilson dives headfirst into the everyday lives of workers in the craft beer industry to address key questions facing American workers today: about what makes a good career, who gets to have one, and how careers progress without established models.
Wilson argues that what ends up contributing to divergent career paths in craft beer is a complex interplay of social connections, personal tastes, and cultural ideas, as well as exclusionary industry structures. The culture of work in craft beer is based around “bearded white guy” ideals that are gendered and racialized in ways that limit the advancement of women and people of color. A fresh perspective on niche industries, Handcrafted Careers offers sharp insights into how people navigate worlds of work that promote ideas of authenticity and passion-filled careers even amid instability.
Eli Revelle Yano Wilson is an associate professor of sociology at The University of New Mexico. His research explores how work, race, and culture intersect in today’s changing economy. A former craft beer industry worker and Certified Cicerone, Dr. Wilson is the author of three books, most recently Handcrafted Careers: Working the Artisan Economy of Craft Beer.
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