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Breast cancer affects the lives of 57 individuals every day in Australia, while one in seven women will encounter this diagnosis in their lifetime. The McGrath Foundation, led by Glenn McGrath for his late wife Jane, is a living testament to the power of compassion. That’s why Chef Works has par...

As the world becomes more attuned to environmental issues, it's evident that hotels and restaurants are undergoing a transformation. They're reevaluating their core principles and wholeheartedly adopting sustainable practices to safeguard the planet. Sustainable practices in the hospitality indus...

While food and hospitality can be prone to fashion, fads and modern technology, the basic food safety and hygiene rules of working in a kitchen haven’t changed for decades, if not a century. These are some food safety and hygiene procedures you probably learned years ago but are always worth a re...

What is Recipe Costing? Simply put, recipe costing is exactly what it sounds like: figuring out all of the costs involved in creating an individual recipe or dish from start to finish. For chefs and restaurant owners, knowing how to cost (and thereby price) recipes is absolutely critical, as the ...

What Skills Do You Need to Become a Great Chef? The difference between an adequate chef and a great chef is a lot like comparing a recreational skier to an Olympic medalist. Both participate in the same sport, but the investment in learning and training, and the dedication to perfecting their che...

I remember my first day on the line after culinary school I showed up early, feeling like a bad-ass as I changed into my new starched whites and checks, I was the love child of Iron Man and Tony Bourdain. Between my shiny new degree and a (slightly terrifying) childhood growing up in my father an...