Timestamps
1:21 – We love having chefs on the show
4:50 – There is a lot to evaluate in a new position
6:03 – Chef Rich’s go-to equipment
7:57 – The benefits of humble beginnings
11:01 – Chef Richard Hetzler joins the show
11:51 – Working for a foodservice support provider
18:03 – Chef Richard’s go-to pieces of equipment
19:27 – Vacuum sealers
21:17 – Equipment to address staffing challenges
24:19 – Biggest challenges of students returning to campus
27:04 – Attracting new talent
29:23 – Creating buy-in and establishing trust
30:56 – Chef Richard’s time in the kitchen
32:57 – Working through the design process
36:26 – Considering nutrition
38:02 – Sourcing ingredients
39:43 – Utilizing blue catfish
45:39 – Chef Richard’s foodservice journey
50:39 – Points of pride
53:43 – Chef Richard’s inspirational quote
55:21 – Nate’s Notes
58:32 – Outro