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Chef Matt G is the guy behind the Stewarding Department, he is a well seasoned all rounder when it comes to all things kitchen related as well is a mad keen blogger in all aspects of the term.
Matthew Goudge's articles
You will find that there are a lot of articles offering solutions to clogged kitchen sink. Basically, however, these articles presuppose that your kitchen sinks are already clogged. However, you can avoid clogging the kitchen sink. The truth is that the causes of clogging are quite the same. What may cause the problem in one commercial kitchen may cause the same headache in another kitchen. You might want to take note of our suggestions on how you can avoid the problem altogether.
Posted: 2012-01-29
Category: Business
Clogged drains in a commercial kitchen can be such a pain. That is why it is important for a steward to learn how to unclog a drain. In truth, you do not need expensive chemicals to unclog the drain. You can always use a simple plunger and basic vinegar or vinegar mixed with baking soda.
Posted: 2012-01-22
Category: Home Improvement
When it comes to maintaining restaurant hygiene, you need to make sure that you have vapor steam cleaners that you could use to clean the restaurant without resorting to using detergents. Basically, these cleaners create really hot steam which you will apply to dirty kitchen and restaurant surfaces in order to dissolve grime. Basically, steaming helps remove grime, dirt, stains, molds, spills, sugars and soap scum.
Posted: 2012-01-15
Category: Business
In order to maintain high standards of cleanliness in your kitchen, it is important that the Stewarding Department regularly do kitchen exhaust cleaning. In fact, every establishment is advised to do this. This is important for public safety. You will be able to avoid possible customer complaints.
Posted: 2012-01-15
Category: Management
Molds are dangerous organisms. They are particularly dangerous when they grow in the kitchen especially restaurant kitchens. When they are out of control, they pose as potential danger to customers’ health. They are also dangerous to kitchen staff’s health. Unfortunately, these things grow in environment where there is a lot of moisture and heat; thus, the kitchen is quite susceptible to mold growth.
Posted: 2012-01-10
Category: Ethics
You don’t have to be a steward all your life, you know. You can be the boss. You can call the shots someday. You can be the manager of a restaurant. Before we delve into the job of a restaurant manager, you need to ask yourself this, “Am I interested in restaurant management?” If you are, then you should know that the job is not easy but it will definitely keep you on your toes – figuratively and literally.
Posted: 2011-12-24
Category: Management
It is a consideration for a Stewarding Department to use organic cleaning products in the kitchen. After all, the kitchen is where foods are prepared. The kitchen is one of the most frequented areas of a restaurant. This is also the place where chefs, cooks and kitchen staff including kitchen cleaners gather after a day of hard work. This is where you “hang out” after a day’s work.
Posted: 2011-12-19
Category: Business
As a kitchen steward, you probably know how frustrating cleaning a kitchen can be. No matter how well you try to clean or maintain a kitchen, there are bound to be spots or areas where dirt or food crumbs can settle. This can be very frustrating. Also, these areas become homes for bacteria and rodents. Fortunately, you can now use sealant products to “seal” or cover these areas and prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Posted: 2011-12-08
Category: Business
Like everyone else, you have probably toyed with the idea of moving higher in your career. Perhaps, you are mopping kitchen floors and washing dirty dishes right now, but like everyone else, you have your dreams and maybe you dream of going up the ladder and one day managing your own restaurant – or who knows managing the hotel itself. That is possible. If you are going to dream, you should dream big. You can get there.
Posted: 2011-12-02
Category: Team
Every now and then, you will notice that the restaurant’s cast iron skillet has grown a bit rusty or the dutch oven is starting to do the same. Nowadays, however, there are many cleaning tools that can help you with this kind of problem. Many modern ovens have their own self-cleaning cycle. Often, at the end of the cycle, you will no longer see the rust or the rust is turned to ash.
Posted: 2011-11-27
Category: Business
Despite the emphasis on using disposable cleaning cloths in restaurants, many restaurant owners or managers choose to use non-disposable ones. It is difficult to blame them if they choose to do this because with the state the global economy is in, we all need to tighten our belts and save money as much as we can. Sometimes, it is those little things that help a restaurant survive. Unfortunately, however, some of these measures may have adverse effects.
Posted: 2011-11-24
Category: Business
If you are assigned to a hotel’s restaurant or kitchen, you need to know how to clean it. You should also know when to do it and how often to do it. It might be helpful if you have a check list that you can go through, so you know you will be able to give the kitchen a thorough cleaning. Restaurant kitchens are quite tricky to clean if you do not know how to do it properly – and you should!
Posted: 2011-11-20
Category: Business
The kitchen is the most important area in a restaurant, even in a hotel’s restaurant. Unfortunately, this is also the area where things can get really cluttered especially during the busiest days. Therefore, it is the Stewarding Department’s responsibility to set some guidelines when it comes to cleaning the kitchen. The department should establish some steps on how to eliminate kitchen clutter.
Posted: 2011-11-12
Category: Careers
Kitchen cleaning in a commercial restaurant is not something the Stewarding Department should take lightly. It is not just about slopping a mop on the kitchen floor. The person assigned to cleaning the kitchen should know how to clean a commercial restaurant. After all, there is the kitchen hood and the restaurant exhaust to clean as well. It is important that the cleaner’s safety is also considered. So, here are a few tips on proper kitchen cleaning in a commercial restaurant.
Posted: 2011-11-09
Category: Management
The Stewarding Department needs to make sure that they have cleaning schedules properly in placed. It is also important that people are trained on how to clean the kitchen stove. After all, this is practically the most important kitchen equipment. People who clean it should know how to properly do the task. Also, they should know how to save time when cleaning. Of course, the best way to do this is to make sure it is clean regularly.
Posted: 2011-11-03
Category: Careers
