Oakland Cooks

A recent survey by the National Restaurant Association shows that 40% of foodservice customers nationwide take sustainability into account when choosing a place to dine. That kind of public response is proof that 'green' is the way to go. But, with food prices skyrocketing, how will you satisfy your customers, green your restaurant and stay afloat?

The Oakland Restaurant Association, Food Service Technology Center and StopWaste.Org present a learning event exclusively for busy Oakland restaurant owners and managers. Designed by successful industry veteran Mark Everton, manager of Joie de Vivre’s Waterfront Hotel & Miss Pearl’s Jam House, you’ll meet local sustainability experts and select vendors and learn simple, practical strategies that will help you become greener and more profitable.

This morning event will be broken into three parts:
• 9:00-10:00 micro sustainability expo - meet the green experts one-on-one
• 10:00-11:30 informational breakout sessions – learn successful green strategies
• 11:30-noon sustainability expo conclusion – get your questions answered!

The breakout sessions will be short, informational (no sales) and will be repeated. We know you are busy, so there is no requirement to stay for the whole event. Attend the parts that are available to you and get the info that is most helpful.

Speakers and Vendors will include:
StopWaste.Org and ESA – Set up and maintain a restaurant organics collection program
Oakland Shines and Lodging Savers – Energy efficient equipment upgrades with minimum or no costs
PG&E Food Service Technology Center – Get free energy audits, design advice, and utility rebates
Aramark – Implement a green janitorial program
Waste Management and Recology – Recycling and organics service including compostables and bags
Alameda County Green Business Program – Becoming a certified Green Business
EBMUD – Water savings, WaterSmart, F.O.G. and rebates

Breakout Session Schedule

Please Note: This Oakland Cooks event is limited to food service operators only – including restaurant owners, institutional and hospitality foodservice directors, managers, and employees.

Oakland restaurants are lucky to be at the center of the foodservice sustainability revolution. Don’t get left behind. Take advantage of this free event and gain valuable resources and insight into the future of green foodservice!

Oakland Cooks
June 23, 2011
9:00am to 12:00pm
The Waterfront Hotel, 10 Washington Street, Jack London Square, Oakland

Sponsored by the Oakland Restaurant Association, PG&E Food Service Technology Center, and StopWaste.Org