Kitchen Conversations

Dec 06 2023 39 ep. 31 mins 1
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Listen as Shamrock Foods has conversations with chefs, restaurant operators, and industry experts about strategies to succeed in the foodservice and hospitality industry.

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Hiring & Planning with Chef Daisy Garcia

Dec 06 2023 40 mins  
Chef Daisy Garcia is the executive sous chef for Continental Catering, a boutique catering company offering craft food, creative cocktails, and cool experiences – AND she is our 2023 California Fired Up! Champion. Chef Garcia is passionate about great food, great employee culture and community.Follow us, @shamrockfoods, for more restaurant industry expertise and menu inspiration

Back to Basics with Matt Jordan of Nestle Professional

Nov 21 2023 44 mins  
Chef Matt Jordan is a Chopped Champion, 9-Time Competition Show Veteran on Food Network, and the Corporate Executive Chef of National Accounts for Nestle Professional. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY. He is a Karate Black Belt, Marathoner, and Classic Triathlete who lives in Scottsdale, AZ. He has over 15+ years of experience in foodservice acro

Chef Michael Voltaggio Live from The Shamrock Foods EXPO

Sep 27 2023 24 mins  
Follow us, @shamrockfoods, for more restaurant industry expertise and menu inspiration

Shamrock Foods EXPO: How to Get the Most From the EXPO floor

Aug 21 2023 18 mins  
Heading to EXPO for the first time, or just curious about what's coming to the floor? Jeff and Karin Glick, Customer Experience Marketing Manager at Shamrock Foods, discuss how to approach EXPO and what's they're most excited to see (and eat)! #1 Make sure your schedule is clear. You will spend more time there than you expect. #2 Download the mobile APP. This is going to give you t

Speed Scratch with Rodney Estrada

Aug 15 2023 20 mins  
Chef Rodney Estrada joins the podcast to discuss his introduction to the world of Speed Scratch world and how his team works with Restaurants to save time on the line. What is Speed Scratch? Speed Scratch is incorporating, high-quality, ready-made products into your recipes to save time - and labor - on the line. Follow us, @shamrockfoods, for more restaurant industry expertise and

Restaurant Sustainability with Jon Bortles of Woody's

Jul 19 2023 34 mins  
Located in the heart of downtown Golden, Colorado, Woody's Wood Fired Pizza has been a local favorite since 1993. J Jon Bortles is a Colorado native born and raised in the restaurant business. At the age of 15, Jon began making pizzas and bussing tables at his family’s pizza restaurant, Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza in Golden, CO. During school, he worked his way up to management, w

The State of the Restaurant with Jim Hargrove

Jun 21 2023 54 mins  
Jim Hargrove is back to discuss the state of the restaurant and what operators need to think about to get and stay ahead. Here's a hint - Company Culture. “THE EXPERIENCE OF THE GUEST ​WILL NEVER EXCEED ​THE EXPERIENCE OF THE EMPLOYEE”​ We encourage you to use this exercise with your team. ​WHYDENTITY EXERCISE: ​Begin with the Mission Statement: Why are we here? Why d

Burgers 101 with John Bacon

May 12 2023 33 mins  
Want to grab a free case of Bacon1 from Hormel? https://hormelbacon1.com/ Our most aptly named to date. Shamrock’s resident Burger Enthusiast and Center of Plate Category Expert, John Bacon joins us to discuss all things Burgers. This in-depth conversation covers everything you've ever wanted to know about buying burgers for your restaurant operation - Fresh vs Frozen, Meat Grade

Restaurant Profitability & Operational Excellence with Mary McVoy

Apr 21 2023 36 mins  
Just in time for Mother's Day, Mary McVoy sits down with us to discuss brunch trends, operational excellence and her new love of frozen croissants. MEET OUR GUEST: Mary McVoy is extraordinarily passionate for creating unique experiences through incredible food and distinct service and education. Her diverse and creative culinary background in bakeries and cafés; American, French a

Managing Multiple Restaurant Concepts with Chef Tom White

Mar 02 2023 42 mins  
Chef-Restaurateur Thomas White is involved with 24 , multiunit concepts in the US. His insights come from 40+ years of experience in the restaurant industry. Follow us, @shamrockfoods, for more restaurant industry expertise and menu inspiration