Southern Foods wants to assist you in growing your business. In addition to the dependable and proven Southern Foods co-workers and business partners, we hope that you will find the tools and services that we provide helpful in your success. If there is something more that we can do, something that isn’t listed on this site, please do not hesitate to let us know.   Equipment & Smallwares: Southern Foods can help you with place settings, small appliances, bar stools, walk-in coolers, and much more while also providing you with quality and competitive pricing. Our Sales Representatives and Equipment and Smallwares Specialist will offer the following services:   • Customer needs analysis • Auto quotes allow a system to be displayed and quoted before it is actually purchased; will assist in purchasing the best product • Product and brand knowledge training • Direct communication with the manufacturer representatives to assure that customer specifications are met • Customer meetings to discuss floor plan design and to offer possible solutions for the front and back of the house and food safety Southern Foods Internet Order Entry: Southern Link is a complete food cost and inventory management, computerized software program designed to benefit our customers. Southern Link is a resource that will assist with increasing profits, eliminating errors and saving time. Features of this service include:   • Food cost manager that includes menu building and menu food costing   • Inventory management for location of stock and par levels for ordering   • Access to Southern Foods current inventory   • Detailed product listing with nutritional analysis, ingredient information, cooking instructions, and storage information   • Custom order guides and reports   • Portion cost information   • Order entry and verification   • History reports of old inventory and past purchases   • A/R reporting For those customers who do not have access to the internet, we have a dial-up version available. Features include:   • Complete order entry system with purchase history   • Inventory management for location of stock and par levels   • Recipe Manager   • View Accounts Receivable & view invoice information   • Create customized Order Guides & create orders from those guides   • Extended item information available Chemical & Beverage: Coffee…tea…juice…a cappaccino anyone? We know that every foodservice operator has a need for housekeeping and sanitation products. So, why not give the Southern Foods team of friendly professionals an opportunity to focus on your product, equipment and maintenance needs? Services include:   • Customer needs analysis   • Product and brand knowledge training   • Customer meetings that could include sharing new beverage trends, offering cleaning solutions, sharing new safety and cleaning regulations, and more   • Monthly maintenance opportunities   • 24/7 service to existing customers   • Food safety information and training opportunities   • Purchase and lease programs to qualified customers Marketing Materials: Within the foodservice industry businesses must differentiate themselves by focusing on service and leaving a lasting impression. Your promotional and marketing materials can help you. Our Marketing Coordinator can assist your business.   • Offer menu design ideas   • Provide options and solutions for printing needs   • Provide merchandising and education materials for many of the product lines   • Share ideas related to theme days and special events Product Specialists: Southern Foods continues to provide value-added services, and we believe that you will discover tremendous value in working with one of our product specialists. These specialists are trained on the products we stock, in menu planning, and portion costs. Plus, they have many, many new ideas to share! The specialists are culinary trained and have more than 20 years of experience in food and beverage management and service. They look forward to offering you:   • Product samples   • Cooking and presentation demonstrations   • Assistance with event planning   • Ideas for daily specials, menu planning, and inventory cost control   • Resources and insight to what’s hot and new in the foodservice industry Healthcare: Our Healthcare Specialist is a professionally trained and licensed Registered Dietician and HAACP credited. She consults dietary managers, aids in nutritional analysis, and will custom design training and development programs for your staff. Additional healthcare services include:   • Opportunities to earn credit hours   • Assistance with menu planning.   • Food safety information and training opportunities   • Customer meetings that could include sharing of new menu trends, new and updated regulations, and other nutritional resources   • Food show seminars