Dr Kevin Roberts

Dr. Kevin Roberts, Ph.D.

Dr. Kevin R. Roberts is a professor in the Department of Hospitality Management at Kansas State University and director of the undergraduate program in hospitality management. Roberts serves as co-director of the Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs. Roberts worked in the restaurant industry for over 13 years and managed restaurant in Eastern Iowa.

He currently teaches in the areas of foodservice management and hospitality law. He has received outstanding teaching awards from K-State at the college and university levels. His research is related to the application of food safety principles. Specifically, he has conducted research in commercial restaurants, continuing care retirement communities, and school foodservice operations. His current research focuses on behavior change of employees once food safety training has taken place. His interest is in developing alternative food safety training programs and interventions that not only target knowledge, but the antecedents of behavioral intention.

  • The Hidden Dangers: Allergens in Your Foodservice Operation

    It has been a while since we have addressed or discussed allergens in the blogs. In today’s foodservice landscape, understanding and managing allergens is more critical than ever. With food allergies affecting millions of people worldwide, restaurants and foodservice operators must be vigilant in providing safe dining experiences. It has been so long since we have discussed allergens in the blog that the last time we addressed the topic, there [...]

  • What Have We Already Learned from the Most Recent E. Coli Outbreak?

    In late-September and peaking in very early-October, reports of increased Escherichia coli (E. coli) 0157:H7 cases started to surface in the Western part of the United States. The investigation quickly traced the source of the infections to the onions served on top quarter pound hamburgers at McDonald’s restaurants. The outbreak has served as a stark reminder of the critical importance of food safety in the foodservice industry. As of early-November, [...]

  • Ensuring Food Safety in Emergency Foodservice Operations

    As we were reminded earlier this month, emergencies can strike unexpectedly, whether due to natural disasters, health crises, or supply chain disruptions. Hurricane Helene, which impacted many parts of the Southeast was expected, but still had devastating effects on areas which were not necessarily expecting to be so hard hit.  Thus, having a robust emergency preparedness plan is essential to safeguard your operation, protect your staff, and ensure the safety [...]

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