Tuesday, August 21st, Pre-Conference Sessions
In the Eye of the Hurricane—Crisis Management and Survival | 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Presenters: Eric Sholty, Leisa Bryant, Sandra Carson and Jon Gelletta
Session Objectives:
- Stories of survivors from each event with actual devastation photos
- Discussion on what went well and what they would have done differently
- Incident Command Center Operations – learn about ICCS Training from FEMA
- Learn how to interact appropriately with the media during a crisis
- Continuity of Operations Planning – attendees will develop a comprehensive COOP during the session to be TJC and CMS
- Highlight AHF Community resource for emergency preparedness
Your Story... Your Journey... Your Data | 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Presenters: Dan Hendroid, Julie Jones, Scott Fisher, Ben Butler, Liz Boone, and Pam Ohm-Pitock
Session Objectives:
- Understand sources of data
- Improve the attendee’s data interpretation skills
- Improve communication to the CFO/Finance on variances and unique conditions of your data
- How to operationalize the data and information results to improve bottom line performance
Culinary Innovations: Hot Trends & Global Cuisine | 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Presenters: Chefs Gerry Ludwig, Tony Finnestad, Yuri Krasilovsky and Craig Claude
Session Description:
Come hear about the hottest trends in the food industry and enjoy a unique tasting experience featuring global flavors. See how you can easily incorporate delicious global cuisine into your operation.
- Cutting edge regional menu and ingredient trends – Global Cuisine trends
- Manufacturing innovations to meet customer demands
- Live cooking demo with chefs
Wednesday, August 22nd, Additional Sessions
Yoga Practice for a Zen Kitchen | 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Instructor: Robin Goldbeck
Session Objectives:
- A 1-hour yoga session focusing on yoga poses that can be replicated in the constraints of a kitchen/foodservice environment.
- Create a mindset that will allow participants to minimize stress and approach their day, staff and operation with a new level of peace and energy.
- Learn how to utilize the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga even in challenging environments.