About #FairKitchens & UFS
Why #FairKitchens is for you
FairKitchens is a framework to help chefs and food service professionals to optimise well being in today’s food service industry. Extensive research findings in 2017 uncovered the heavy mental burden many working in the industry carry, making the need for a support resource clear. This led to the launch of the FairKitchens movement by UFS one year later. It quickly gained momentum across the globe, opening up the conversation about the biggest issues chefs face. Mental health challenges and exhaustion from the highly pressured kitchen environment topped the list. Those same issues still exist today with 60% of chefs experiencing negative health impacts. FairKitchens is there to help you address these issues effectively and ultimately create a high-performing team with a positive mindset. It equips you with the right training, practical tools and advice to create a positive kitchen culture and attract the right talent.
How UFS supports you
As a chef you understand the joy of creating unforgettable culinary experiences for your guests. You are passionate about your craft but it’s tough. Long hours and never-ending demands take their toll. You know it's important to have the right team in place but it’s not easy.
UFS is there to support you. We go to work every day to help chefs and food service professionals in 75 countries to achieve a successful service with superior product solutions and supports that are highly relevant today. Positive outcomes start with a positive mindset and we know how to help you achieve it.
FairKitchens is our solution to achieving a happier and more inclusive workplace. The practical training, advice and support tools offered show you the way. FairKitchens is also a chef-led network and a place to share insights and learnings with peers in the industry.
How #FairKitchens will benefit you
FairKitchens is all about helping you to create the positive environment we all want to work in. The FairKitchens TEAMS code puts well being first, champions open communication and shows you how to lead with compassion. Building an inclusive culture where everyone is heard brings out the best in you and your team and lays a solid foundation for those times when the heat is turned up in the kitchen.
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Talk openly
About how you are all feeling.
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Excite passion
And remind yourself and others why you love what you do.
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Act as one
To support each other and stay connected.
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Make time
To do something you always wanted to do for yourself and for your community.
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Say ‘Good job’
For the small things.
The #FairKitchens code is supported by training videos, advice and tips by chefs for chefs, and short guides on topics including improving communication and supporting team members experiencing a personal crisis.
- Join the movement to access your starter kit today, including the #FairKitchens Code, advice to use the Code with your team and a #FairKitchens sticker
- Explore our website to find training, tips and guides to help you understand more about how chefs run a “Fair Kitchen” and discover how you could learn from them
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and share your experiences using #FairKitchens
