Future Trends in Food Safety with Brando Tijerina of Taco John's

Episode notes

In this episode of Food Tech Talk, host Lydia Adams welcomes Brando Tijerina, the Director of Quality Assurance, Commercialization, and Food Safety at Taco John's International. With over a decade of experience in the food industry, Brando shares his insights on maintaining high food safety standards while driving innovation in a competitive market. Together, they: Explore Brando's journey in food safety, showcasing his vast experience in quality assurance and commercialization across a range of restaurant brands. Explain the importance of a unified approach to food safety, emphasizing that it must be a priority across all departments to ensure success and protect both guests and team members. Discuss the robust training programs Taco John's has implemented to maintain food safety standards across its 400 locations, including the use of technology and industry partnerships for audits and training. Examine the challenges of adoption within food safety practices, focusing on the need for clear communication and understanding of the "why" behind safety protocols to foster a culture of compliance and passion among team members.

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