At The Table: Chefs advocating for a better food system
Jan 22, 2024
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Katherine Miller, author of At The Table: The Chef's Guide To Advocacy, discusses chefs advocating for a better food system, addressing issues like workers' rights, sustainability, fair wages, and racism. The inspiring story of Bakers Against Racism and the ongoing debate on wages and tipping in the restaurant industry are also highlighted. Supporting chefs and restaurants promoting sustainable practices is emphasized.
Restaurant chefs are using their influence to advocate for a healthier food system and better working conditions in the industry.
Advocacy efforts in the restaurant industry should prioritize minimum wage increases, workplace protections, and support for maternal health care and family leave.
Deep dives
Chefs organizing for a healthier food system
Restaurant chefs are coming together to advocate for a healthier food system and better working conditions from farm to kitchen to waitstaff. Through training programs and advocacy, chefs are realizing their potential as influential voices for change.
Challenges faced by the restaurant industry
The restaurant industry faces various challenges, including labor issues, workforce harassment, mental health problems, and drug/alcohol abuse. By addressing these challenges within the industry, restaurants can become laboratories for finding solutions and driving positive change.
The impact of restaurants on the environment and workers
Restaurants employ millions of people and contribute to environmental and climate concerns. Issues such as low wages and lack of workplace protections for food workers need to be addressed. However, restaurants also present opportunities for advocating for change and implementing sustainable practices.
Advocacy and policy priorities for the restaurant industry
Advocacy efforts for the industry should focus on issues like minimum wage increases, workplace protections, and support for maternal health care and family leave. By aligning with policy changes and prioritizing these issues, restaurants can create a sustainable and equitable future.
Katherine Miller, author of At The Table: The Chef's Guide To Advocacy, began her work toward a healthier food system with a deep background in political advocacy. She trains chefs to use their position as influencers to make change on issues like healthy and regenerative food sourcing, food waste, sustainability, fair wages, anti-sexism and -racism, and better mental health––in ways that engage the community and work with their already busy schedules.
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