Regaining Control in a Shifting Labour Market

"Help Wanted" signs are ubiquitous across the country, yet positions go unfilled.

While operators need a reliable workforce to keep operations running smoothly, the labour force has shrunk considerably. It's important to adapt to the shifting labour market with flexible strategies. 

Culinary Solutions

Entegra’s culinary experts regularly advise clients on the products and services that can reduce labour requirements and improve efficiencies. Here are just a few ways that you can take pressure off your kitchen staff.

• Product selection - Reduce your reliance on manual labour by using pre-cut French fries, par-baked bread products, or shelf-stable bases for soups and sauces.
• Speed scratch - By combining high-quality prepared-food products with those made from scratch, operators save time and labour and let high-skilled culinary staff be deployed where more it they’re effective.
• Time-in-motion studies - Study how long your team takes to complete tasks to uncover the best way your kitchen and team should work together to maximize productivity. Part of this will be evaluating an optimal kitchen layout.
• Convenience foods - Enhance your food offerings with turnkey, convenient and on-trend meal and snack solutions. Add pre-made sandwiches, parfaits and more with minimal effort and investment with programs like Entegra’s Grab ‘n Go service.

• Streamline Menu – Take pressure off your kitchen by reducing the options on the menu. You can also lower the complexity of your dishes if you are struggling to find skilled labour.  

• Turn to your Freezer - Batch cooking and freezing offer quick solutions. Cooking from frozen can be done by low skill members of your team, allowing your experienced Chef’s to focus on the more complex tasks. This strategy can also reduce food waste.  

Work with Entegra to address your labour challenges

“Our culinarians can give first-hand guidance for strategic menu ideation and direction as well as operational optimisation. Once a business decides to become an Entegra client, we really pour all our expertise into helping them as much as they need. Our goal is to help sustain your success.” John Csukor, Head of Culinary, Entegra

Navigating the pressures of labour shortages, wage increases, labour disputes and supply chain issues is difficult without a trusted partner. Entegra can help you implement tailored solutions unique to hospitality operators. With our deep expertise in supply chain management, procurement, price forecasting and business performance improvement, we can help your business thrive.