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Food Waste Perspectives in the Full-Service Restaurant Sector in Winnipeg, Canada

Abstract

This study examines food waste in Winnipeg’s full-service restaurants, aiming to understand the issue from employees’ viewpoints. Utilizing an online survey with ten questions, insights were gathered from fifteen employees across different roles. The data was analyzed for common food waste factors and varied perceptions by role. The study employs an observe, reflect, and act action research approach. Perceptions on food wastage causes were gathered from various restaurant roles and are visually represent in the data. Analysis of causes and their origins. Were undertaken and prioritized for mitigating food waste. Findings highlighted overproduction, storage issues, misjudging customer demand, inefficient operations, and lack of training as key contributors to waste. Strategies for waste reduction include waste audits, staff training, portion adjustments, menu redesigns, and cultural considerations. This research offers Winnipeg restaurants actionable solutions for food waste, benefiting the local community and enhancing industry sustainability. Additionally, it addresses a gap in the literature by contributing employee-based insights into the scholarly discussion on food waste. Future studies can explore the influence of climate and economic factors on food consumption habits in Winnipeg, Canada.

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Disciplines Business, Economics & Globalization, History, Indigenous & Sustainability Studies, Leadership, Management & Organizations Tags food handling, food waste, full-service restaurant, sustainability
  • Jiangping Liu
  • November, 2023

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  • Jiangping Liu
    Jiangping Liu

    Jiangping Liu holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a focus on management and a Master of Arts in leadership, specializing in leadership studies within the business sector. With...

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Jiangping Liu

Jiangping Liu holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a focus on management and a Master of Arts in leadership, specializing in leadership studies within the business sector. With a multifaceted background blending academic achievements and extensive hands-on experience in the restaurant industry, Jiangping Liu has been instrumental in various capacities ranging from chef to owner in the culinary service sector of the hospitality industry. This diverse exposure has fostered a profound interest in examining the application and efficacy of different leadership styles within the culinary service sector. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Jiangping Liu's years of practical engagement have honed his understanding of the complexities in food service management, particularly in food waste management. Recognizing this as a critical challenge for restaurateurs, Jiangping Liu has dedicated his research efforts to exploring the underlying factors and control measures of food waste in Canadian restaurants, aiming to contribute meaningful insights and solutions to this pressing sustainability issue.
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Jiangping Liu

Jiangping Liu holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a focus on management and a Master of Arts in leadership, specializing in leadership studies within the business sector. With a multifaceted background blending academic achievements and extensive hands-on experience in the restaurant industry, Jiangping Liu has been instrumental in various capacities ranging from chef to owner in the culinary service sector of the hospitality industry. This diverse exposure has fostered a profound interest in examining the application and efficacy of different leadership styles within the culinary service sector. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Jiangping Liu's years of practical engagement have honed his understanding of the complexities in food service management, particularly in food waste management. Recognizing this as a critical challenge for restaurateurs, Jiangping Liu has dedicated his research efforts to exploring the underlying factors and control measures of food waste in Canadian restaurants, aiming to contribute meaningful insights and solutions to this pressing sustainability issue.
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