Food and alcohol safety in bar and restaurant settings dictates that those employees engaging in direct customer contact pay attention to potential intoxication. Bartenders and servers alike have an ethical and legal responsibility to refuse alcohol service to patrons who are already intoxicated. This presents a dilemma: they have to continually evaluate customer intoxication until a patron leaves the premises.
Regulations Are One Reason for Utah Alcohol Certification
Food Handlers Permit: Important Terms and Definitions
Certain kinds of food service workers in the state of Utah are required to have a food handlers permit in order to work. A permit indicates that a worker has undergone approved training in key aspects of handling food safely. We offer training for the food handlers permit online, as one of only a small number of organizations approved by the state to do so.
5 Areas of Training for the Food Handlers Permit
Completing training for a food handlers permit in Utah makes food service workers eligible to receive their permits from local health departments. Training can be completed online or in person, offered through organizations approved by the state to provide training. The Utah Restaurant Association is one such organization. We offer training for food handlers online.
Food Safety and Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Few things have impacted modern society quite like social media. If something hasn’t happened on social media, it hasn’t happened, right? So many people depend on it as their primary source of information that it is impossible to ignore. Make no mistake, social media even effects society’s understanding of food safety.
The Utah Restaurant Association’s ServSafe training program is the antidote for social media. It is designed for food service managers interested in learning the latest standards and methodologies for maintaining food safety. Our program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute Conference for Food Protection.
The Utah Restaurant Association is Thrilled to Announce a Partnership with WCF Insurance and A Workers’ Compensation Program Designed for URA Members!
A Workers’ Compensation Program Designed For URA Members
THE PROGRAM
The Utah Restaurant Association has endorsed WCF Insurance (WCF) as the carrier for URA members’ workers’ compensation coverage.
By combining benefits designed to meet URA members’ needs with traditional services, the program offers the most comprehensive workers’ compensation package available.
PREMIUM DISCOUNT
Eligible and enrolled URA members qualify for a 5% discount on their workers’ compensation Premiums.
PERSONALIZED SERVICE
Members have account service teams that work with the company to develop and implement a custom-tailored service plan that meets your needs.
LOSS PREVENTION
Participating URA members are required to comply with program provisions, including attendance at two industry-specific safety classes or seminars annually. To help meet this requirement, WCF’s Safety Department offers FREE seminars exclusively for members in addition to classes already offered throughout the year.
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
WCF offers the most convenient and exceptional claims management in the state. Claims can be filed at WCF.com or by phone or fax. Members can also utilize WCF’s secure website to view filed claims, print loss runs and access other policy-specific information.
EPLI AND DATA BREACH COVERAGE
URA members are also eligible to obtain Employment Practices Liability Insurance and Data Breach Coverage.
Ask your insurance agent or marketing representative for more details.
Remember, the ONLY way your business is eligible for this incredible program is through membership with the Utah Restaurant Association. The URA values it’s members and strives to provide such incentives and programs through innovative and strategic partnerships as the Workers’ Compensation Fund.
Don’t hesitate to contact:
WCF Insurance
Katie Whited
Account Executive
100 West Towne Ridge Parkway
Sandy, UT 84070
Direct: 385.351.8339, Fax: 385.234.4314
kwhited@wcf.com
URA
Melva Sine
CEO / President
info@UtahRestaurantAssociation.org
801.274.7309
2016 RESTAURANT INDUSTRY AWARDS DINNER
The Utah Restaurant Association in partnership with Utah Business Magazine hosted the annual “Restaurant Industry Awards Dinner” Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in the Grand America’s Grand Ballroom. The Awards Dinner honors professionals working in the Utah Restaurant Industry. It also affords the opportunity for busy owners, chefs, operators, employees, vendors, ProStart teachers and students, businesses and industry allies to gather in support and celebration of one another and the food service industry. Below is a full list of award recipients for 2016. Congratulations to all our award recipients and our industry for an incredible year of growth, community and success.
URA Heart Of The Industry Awards
Employee of the Year: Sasha Gray – Lagoon
Employee of the Year – Front of the House: Maria Bawden – Litza’s Pizza
Employee of the Year – Back of the House: Kendra Begay – Even Steven’s
Chef of the Year: Chef Dave Jones – Log Haven
Bartender of the Year: Scott Gardner – HSL
New Concept Awards
Quick Service: Jersey Mike’s Subs
Fast Casual: Pizzeria Limone
Fine Dine: HSL Restaurant
Lifetime Achievement: Jeanie Palmer – The Pie Pizzeria
Golden Spoon Award (Restaurateur of the Year): Eric & Scott Slaymaker
Silver Platter (Industry Ally): Utah Business Magazine & Sam Urie
Hall Of Fame: Tom Guinney – Gastronomy Inc.
ProStart Teacher Of The Year: Rebecca Sagers of Fremont High School
Sysco Intermountain ProStart Scholarship: Hailey Jefferies of Bonneville High School
TASTE UTAH AWARDS:
BAKE 360, Ballard Hog Farm, Beehive Cheese, Beltex Meats, Benja’s Thai & Sushi, Billy Blanco’s, Black Sheep Cafe, The Bluebird Restaurant, The Buffalo Grill, Chili Beak, Communal, The Copper Onion, Even Stevens, First Frost Farm, Grub Steak Restaurant, Handle, J&G Grill, Log Haven, Malena’s Cafe, Maddox Ranch House, Mandarin, Market Street Grill, Mazza, Mesa Farm Market, Milt’s Stage Stop, Milt’s Stop & Eat, Moab Brewery, Morgan Valley Lamb / Jones Creek Beef, Mountain View Mushrooms, Naked Fish Japanese Bistro, Roosters Brewing Co, Rosehill Dairy, Slide Ridge Honey, Solstice Chocolate, Stone Ground Bakery, Sunglow Cafe, Taqueria 27 and Tony Caputo’s Market & Deli.
TEEN CHEF MASTERS AWARDS:
Green Team Mentor chef: Briar Handly
Team: Daniel Funk, Darby Gundry, Alex Ghilchrist, Nena Carlstrom
Blue Team Mentor Chef: Logen Crew
Team: Xander Melandez, Sage Rieben, Samantha Anderson, Katie Jensen
Red Team Mentor Chef: Viet Pham
Team: Hallie Mckell, Madeline Black, Lauren Ostler, Gabriel Orullian