How the experience, training, and knowledge of our associates benefits you.

Our people make the difference. The Schweppe staff is continuously updated in the latest technology and regulations in order to guide you and assist you in keeping up-to-date in this complex and rapidly-changing industry. This is a distinct advantage to you and your organization.

Many are C.F.S.P Certified (the NAFEM sanctioned Certified Foodservice Professional Program), which requires candidates to successfully complete a written examination, provide documentation regarding experience in the industry, participate in continuing education programs, and demonstrate leadership in industry activities.

Associates are also encouraged to participate in the ServeSafe® Serving Safe Food Certification Course. This prepares our staff with the skills to identify and safely handle potentially dangerous foods, use the HACCP food safety system, design safe facilities and select appropriate equipment, and utilize guidelines to help the Schweppe customer comply with all regulatory agency requirements. Imagine how this knowledge can benefit your organization.

Further, all are trained in the use of electronic databases for selecting product specifications and supplier information and to aid in instant quoting and availability data. Order processing, staging, and the ability to provide current information on the ordering of non-stock supplies and equipment is also included in staff training. Of course, product knowledge is often key in the recommendation of appropriate equipment. This too, is a continuous training process.

To give you some idea of the recent training programs for our equipment specialists, here is a partial list of seminars they have attended:

• Fry Master® 2-day seminar on frying equipment
• Hobart® 7-day seminar on refrigeration, food preparation and cooking equipment, and dishwashers
• Wearever® 4-day on conveyor ovens and small wares
• Groen® 2-day seminar on steam cooking equipment
• True® 1-day seminar on refrigeration equipment
• In-house training by two manufacturers every week
• All National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) and National Restaurant Association (NRA) meetings in order to enhance their knowledge of current and future products and technology.

You can rely upon Schweppe associates to serve as the resource you need to succeed.