Staffing Kitchens Under Pressure:

In a post-COVID world, staffing challenges in hospitality have only intensified. From local cafés and school kitchens to contract catering and event venues, employers across Essex are struggling to find and retain the people needed to keep their operations running smoothly. The problem isn’t just shortages it’s suitability. Poor cultural fit, last-minute no-shows, or lack of training can turn a busy lunch service into a reputational crisis. At Midwest Services Essex, we work closely with hospitality providers to supply trained,…