What to eat during a shift as a server

Eating healthy meals during work hours can be difficult for anyone, but it’s a particular challenge in the hospitality industry.

The long shifts worked at irregular hours can make it hard to take in the right nutrients for sustained energy. Not to mention it’s hard to pass up on getting fed at work. But a diet high in restaurant food isn’t sustainable in the long term, which is why it’s so important to get into a routine that prioritizes health.

Leandra Rouse is a personal trainer and nutritionist who focuses on workplace health and safety. In this online lesson, she shares her tips for eating healthy on the job and meeting the nutritional demands of hospitality work.

What you'll learn in the What to eat during a shift as a server lesson

• How to keep a healthy weight and balanced energy as a server
• The required nutrients to sustain energy for long shifts
• Meal recommendations that fulfill the energy requirements of your job