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Professional Chef Available For Full Season – Summer 2010

March 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Chef Jobs, On The Job, Senior Chefs, TemporaryChef Services

No attitude issues No alcohol abuse No drug abuse Just a committed,  professional, culinary manager for summer seasonal resorts, ranches, and restaurants. TemporaryChef is here.

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Turkey Help

November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Chef Jobs, Food, Local Food, TemporaryChef Services, Uncategorized

Here come the holidays and the attendant feasting.  Large meals can have problems we don’t normally encounter, so, I’ve put together a batch of resource links to help alleviate the stress. Brining is a great method for achieving a moist roast turkey.  The Chicago Tribune has a how-to about brining and mentions  The Spice Hunter.  [...]

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The Value Of A Chef

July 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Chef Jobs, Commentary, On The Job, Senior Chefs, TemporaryChef Services

Seasonal food service operators face some difficult problems with staffing during their abbreviated calendar. I got a call yesterday from a restaurateur who was experiencing problems with erratic behavior by the Chef they had hired for the summer season. I’ve also spoken with the owners of seasonal ranches and resorts,  all facing similar problems in [...]

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On The Job – Notes From A TemporaryChef Pro

June 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Chef Jobs, Commentary, On The Job, Senior Chefs, TemporaryChef Services

Two Worlds Same Guy (I’m not at all long winded so this piece, heartfelt as it may be, is gonna be concise.   I’m not real good at this kind of writing, but here is a little something…..   [ We disagree with the  "not real good" comment. Ed] ) In the past thirty years, I’ve [...]

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Seasonal Chef

May 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Chef Jobs, On The Job, Senior Chefs, TemporaryChef Services

Seasonal resorts and food service operations face culinary staffing issues that can be tough to address due to the short employment span. Personnel retention,   year to year continuity,   and competence deficiencies are three of the biggest issues. TemporaryChef.com offers a solution. 1)  Reliable full season commitment. 2)  Mature career Chefs experienced in purchasing [...]

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Food-Borne Illness………Are You Safe?

April 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Commentary, Food, Healthy Eating, On The Job, Our Environment, TemporaryChef Services

Food service and food retailers are engaged in a battle for your health. I recently received a gift box of some of my favorite noshes, a fantastic collection of bar chocolates and a big bag of pistachios.  The chocolates now decorate my waistline, but the pistachios……………………..they sit on my counter, untouched.   I adore pistachios but [...]

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Foodservice East Finds TemporaryChef.com

March 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Chef Jobs, Commentary, On The Job, Senior Chefs, TemporaryChef Services

Susan Holaday,  Editor & Publisher of Foodservice East,  the B2B Publication of the $ 80 Billion Northeast Foodservice Industry, interviewed TemporaryChef.com founder Paul W. Green CDC and published the following article in the Spring, 2009 issue. Chef Paul Green meets a marketplace need with a website that places “temporary chefs” TUFTONBORO, NH – A lifelong [...]

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Sharp Knives and Passport

October 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Chef Jobs, Commentary, On The Job, Senior Chefs, TemporaryChef Services

We are professional Chefs with the maturity, talent, experience and discretion to handle your short-term needs with panache whatever they might be. TemporaryChef is ready to be of service when your need is immediate. Anywhere in the world. Any time. If you employ a private Chef who becomes indisposed – we are packed and prepared [...]

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Culinary Outsourcing

September 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Chef Jobs, Commentary, Corporate Cafeterias, On The Job, Senior Chefs, TemporaryChef Services

It can be a huge problem when a temperamental chef decides to take his/her ego and flounce through the door on a busy night.   It is the height of unprofessional behavior , but it happens. A tight situation can lead to a hurried replacement decision.  Don’t rush into a rash appointment,  call TemporaryChef and an [...]

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Retired Chefs Needed

July 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment · Commentary, Food, On The Job, Senior Chefs, TemporaryChef Services

We were amazed at the efforts of Stan Brock and the team of volunteers at Remote Area Medical. More than 26,000 people have volunteered their expertise since 1985 to provide free medical treatment for people in need. Take a few minutes to view the 60 Minutes video. I spoke with Mr. Brock and was further [...]

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