In this special episode recorded live at the Food Safety NEXT Roundtable, host Dr. Hal King leads an engaging discussion on the evolving role of AI in food safety management within foodservice businesses. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence is being leveraged to enhance compliance, streamline operations, and reduce risk—featuring real-world insights from food safety professionals who participated in the event.

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In Part 2 of our conversation, Ted continues to unpack the complex world of culinary education, offering deeper insights into food safety education, staff training, and building a culture of accountability. He also shares how institutions can foster a culture of food safety knowledge among administration, staff and students.

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In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Dr. Hal King interviews Ted McCall, Ed.D., faculty member at the College of Food Innovation and Technology (CFIT) at Johnson & Wales University, to discuss the integration of food safety education within the culinary arts. Together, they explore how future chefs are being trained to prioritize food safety from day one—and why that foundation is critical for the industry’s future.

Ted shares how his industry experience and passion for food safety have shaped his approach to teaching, and why integrating food safety into culinary education is more important than ever. From developing the HACCP training program at Johnson & Wales to emphasizing real-world application in the classroom, this episode highlights how Ted is preparing future chefs to lead with both skill and safety top of mind.

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