Is Automation Here For Restaurants? Justin and Ray React

In this episode, Justin and Ray react to Wonder and its goal of creating automated kitchens. They also break down the new food pyramid and how this affects school lunches, and give advice to a chef looking to break out on their own early in their career. Justin offers questions you should ask yourself in 2026 to ensure you have a productive and efficient year in your career.Questions: Individual Contributor- What am I doing the “default” or “previous” way, and what upgrades or changes would help me?- How can I measure my progress in a way that leads to improvement- Timer, pedometer, calculating ratios (ie, units/minute)- How do I perceive and respond to feedback?Manager-How can I work for my team to support them in their tasks?- When encountered with a problem, obstacle or issue, what’s the skill gap that can explain (and prevent) this?- Where do I land on the “helpful” pyramid?Entrepreneur- What is the audience screaming at the screen for you to do?- Do I need more resources vs resourcefulness?- What created vs drained energy this year? - You can’t compete with the person who’s having fun - Self awareness has taught me the answer is often times already in youLinks:

• Wonder Robotic Kitchens

• Can School Lunches Ditch Ultra-Processed Foods?

• Reddit Advice (Line Cooks)

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