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1 HR
CE
CBDM APPROVED
MANAGEMENT CONNECTION
WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
IS ALWAYS ON THE MENU IN THE
FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY
BY MICHAEL KOPEC, CDM, CFPP
THE FOOD AND RESTAURANT INDUSTRY continues to
be hit hard by workforce challenges. The after-effects of
the pandemic, combined with workers who are leaving the
industry for higher pay and less stress, mean that employers
need a way to expand their labor pool.
The most definable aspect of the foodservice industry
is its people. With the industry's rising contribution to
our economy, there is no doubt that skilled workers with
opportunities for continuous upgrading are crucial to its
sustainable success.
Training and development in the food and restaurant
industry must be viewed in terms of a more profound
concept known as workforce development. That is the only
sustainable solution to the growing demand-supply gap in
the industry.
WHAT IS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT?
Workforce development means upskilling workers for longterm
success. In practice, it means offering your employees
training, development opportunities, and continuing
education programs to maximize their job success and
career pathway (Wooll, 2021).
When organizations ignore the people building their
business, they risk employee attrition and diminished
loyalty to the company. Workforce development
enhances morale, employee productivity, and retention
rates.
Organizations that enact workforce development
programs view employees as assets, not just a headcount
to perform a specific task or purpose. Offering a
variety of training opportunities widens the scope of an
individual's contribution to an organization, even if their
original job function dissolves or is no longer needed.
WHY INVEST IN WORKFORCE EDUCATION?
Almost every organization depends on people for success.
Therefore, it makes total sense that in the food and
restaurant industry, 'people' are their greatest asset.
With more than 15 million workers in nearly 1 million
establishments, the foodservice industry is the nation's
second-largest private sector employer ( " Broadening
Workforce Opportunities in the Restaurant Industry, "
2023).
Approximately 79 percent of food establishments have
job openings that are tough to fill, according to the
National Restaurant Association ( " Broadening Workforce
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024

Top 10 Strategies to Cultivate a Strong and Lasting Food Safety Culture
Navigating Food Safety Through the Seasons
Deep Dive: Diseases of the Digestive System
Top Tips for Attracting and Managing Gen Z Employees
2024 ACE Preview
Workforce Development is Always on the Menu in the Foodservice Industry
My Recipe for Success
Say the Magic Words...Sesame on the Scene
Building a Better Organization with DEI
ANFP Initiatives Give Us Much to be Excited About
Early Career CDM, CFPP
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Cover1
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Cover2
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Top 10 Strategies to Cultivate a Strong and Lasting Food Safety Culture
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Navigating Food Safety Through the Seasons
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 7
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 8
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 9
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 10
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 11
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Deep Dive: Diseases of the Digestive System
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 15
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Top Tips for Attracting and Managing Gen Z Employees
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 21
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 2024 ACE Preview
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 25
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Workforce Development is Always on the Menu in the Foodservice Industry
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 27
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 28
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 29
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 30
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - My Recipe for Success
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Say the Magic Words...Sesame on the Scene
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 33
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 34
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 35
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Building a Better Organization with DEI
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 37
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 38
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 39
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 40
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 41
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - ANFP Initiatives Give Us Much to be Excited About
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 43
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Early Career CDM, CFPP
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 45
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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