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Top 10 Interview Questions for Hospitality Jobs in Canada

Top 10 Interview Questions for Hospitality Jobs (and How to Answer Them)

Getting ready for a hospitality job interview? Whether you’re applying for a role at a restaurant, hotel, or café, the right preparation can make all the difference.

Top 10 Interview Questions for Hospitality Jobs (and How to Answer Them)

Getting ready for a hospitality job interview? Whether you’re applying for a role at a restaurant, hotel, or café, the right preparation can make all the difference.

Lab-Grown vs. Natural Salmon

Lab-Grown Fish: Is Canada Next in Line for This Seafood Innovation?

Seafood made without nets, fishing boats or oceans might sound like science fiction, but it’s already a reality south of the border. 

Lab-Grown Fish: Is Canada Next in Line for This Seafood Innovation?

Seafood made without nets, fishing boats or oceans might sound like science fiction, but it’s already a reality south of the border. 

WHMIS Responsibilities

Understanding WHMIS: Employer & Employee Rights and Responsibilities

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is the national standard that ensures these hazards are clearly identified, labelled, and communicated – so everyone in the workplace knows how to work with them safely. More than a legal requirement, WHMIS is a shared commitment to preventing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

Understanding WHMIS: Employer & Employee Rights and Responsibilities

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is the national standard that ensures these hazards are clearly identified, labelled, and communicated – so everyone in the workplace knows how to work with them safely. More than a legal requirement, WHMIS is a shared commitment to preventing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

How to Prevent Norovirus

How to Prevent a Norovirus Outbreak: 5 Tips for Safer Food Service

Norovirus is one of the leading causes of food-borne illness in Canada. For anyone working in the food service industry, understanding how this virus spreads and how to prevent it is critical. 

How to Prevent a Norovirus Outbreak: 5 Tips for Safer Food Service

Norovirus is one of the leading causes of food-borne illness in Canada. For anyone working in the food service industry, understanding how this virus spreads and how to prevent it is critical. 

Using the Correct PPE When Working With Hazardous Products

Using the Correct PPE When Working With Hazardous Products

When working with hazardous products, one of the last lines of defence is using the personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended on the product label or in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Using the Correct PPE When Working With Hazardous Products

When working with hazardous products, one of the last lines of defence is using the personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended on the product label or in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Step-by-Step Guide to Commercial Kitchen Setup

New Food Business? A Step-by-Step Guide to Commercial Kitchen Setup

Setting up a commercial kitchen is more than choosing the right appliances or arranging equipment for efficiency. In Canada, food premises must meet strict local, provincial, and federal regulations designed to protect public health and ensure food safety.  From location requirements to plumbing, ventilation, and preventive maintenance, every aspect of...

New Food Business? A Step-by-Step Guide to Commercial Kitchen Setup

Setting up a commercial kitchen is more than choosing the right appliances or arranging equipment for efficiency. In Canada, food premises must meet strict local, provincial, and federal regulations designed to protect public health and ensure food safety.  From location requirements to plumbing, ventilation, and preventive maintenance, every aspect of...