OUR DAILY BREAD

CHATHAM, NY
F OOD SERV ICE A SSESSMENT
C A R S O N E L D E R , TA B I T H A V O O R I S , & L I V I J A W E L L S

HISTORY OF ODB
Founded in 2012
Location :
116 Hudson Ave Chatham, New York
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2 Locations
Both in Chatham, NY
Other facility smaller, gluten free
Less seating
No wait staf

Business Hours
8:00 am 5:00 pm

BASIC INFO
No Reservations
Accepts credit
cards
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair access
Lot Parking
Bike parking

No Delivery
Takeout available

Casual attire
Casual ambience
Outdoor Seating
Pet Friendly
Alcohol
Beer & Wine

CLIENTELE
Daily Average
180 people served daily breakfast-lunch

Diverse clientele

Ages 21-seniors
Family oriented
Local residents
weekenders

Food appeals to all types

Menu varies
Seasonal & cultural meals
Attracting all types of people

LAYOUT OF FACILITY
Retail Space

Not industry standard

Deli Case
Over head bread holder
Multiple bread types for sale
Italian, Sunflower Millet (organic)
Whole wheat, Jalapeno Cheddar
Cranberry Walnut, Olive etc

Recently renovated
Modern
Recess lighting
High ceilings
Hardwood Floor

PICTURES OF FACILITY

DELI CASE

OUTDOOR DINING AREA

AREAS OF FACILITY
Dishwash Area
High temperature
dishwasher
Sanitizing at 180oF

Main Area
Sandwich/Salad
Counter refrigerator
Steam table
Meat slicer

Outdoor
2 smokers

Hot Line
Griddle
2 Ovens (traditional)
2 Fryers

Kitchen
Prep kitchen
Ice cream
Under counter
refrigerator
Prep stove
Char broiler

PERSONNEL
Brian D. Kaywork
General Manager
CIA graduate 2002
Executive Chef in
various places
Madelins Table
Rhine Clif Hotel

Zvi Cohen
Owner

Employee Meetings
Periodic staf meetings held
by manager
Meet weekly with owners

Absentee Control
Warning/meeting with
manager
Suspension, then termination

Orientation
Interview, reevaluate in 30
days
Training 4-5 days
Usually trained by
experienced employee

THE MENU

FISCAL POLICIES
No department budget
Manager has a good sense of cash flow
Small business money is tight

Budget Changes
Nightly report (last years sales compared to current)

Food Cost
Reporting system
Documentation

Overtime
Overtime is paid
No overtime control program

PURCHASING
Brian (Manager)
Orders food
Talks to vendors regarding
problems
Decides what equipment is
used

Guidelines for
purchasing
No forms
Guidelines including local
economies, &
environmental
sustainability

Food Items Bid

Bidding is done once a
year

Centralized
purchasing
Purchasing by manager

Purchasing issues
Purchasing is not as
smooth as it should be
due to multiple
locations

RECEIVING/STORAGE
Who Receives?
Designated Employee

Receiving Areas
Back door, not secure
Within 25 ft of
prep/storage area

Delivery issues
Manager notified
Vendor gives
credit/replacement

Who Stores?
Designated Employee

Storage Areas
Spacious, easy access
Dry storage lacks
organization

Control
Cameras/oversight
eliminates pilferage
Temperatures taken daily
Storage areas easily
cleaned and ventilated

FOOD PRODUCTION
Bread
after 1 day, bread is discounted by 50%

Deli
Added to soups/specials
Turkey bits added to make turkey chili

Minimize waste

Standardized Recipe System

Portion Control
Part of training
Scales used for sandwiches
Packaging for selling (8 oz., 12 oz.)

STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES
Weaknesses
Dishwashing station

Strengths
Local produce
Improved quality

Varied menu items

Small Business
Easy to manage
Personable owner

Loyal customers
Small town location
Word travels fast!

Located near dining

room entrance

Weather dependent
Slower during winter

No HACCP Plan
Limited parking
space
Shared space with
another retaurant

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Best place to eat in Chatham. The five stars is for the falafel alone,
which I'd say is the best in the Hudson Valley. Great menu selection
otherwise, awesome beers available, and a ton of great bread baked
fresh for you to take home. -Vince P.
Awesome bakery. Incredible breakfast. Lunch is amazing. If you
can't get down to Chatham, find them at a local farmer's market, get
the jalapeo cheddar scone. Your welcome! Benjamin W.
Go here for: Honest, local country cooking + baked goods that
make New York foodies feel superior. Robert J.

THANK YOU!