Is everything at Bareburger Organic? Wait...what does "Organic" mean?

So you got hired to work at Bareburger. Maybe its because (a) you care about what you put in your body and want to help share our food with guests of the same mindset. Maybe its because (b) you just love our burgers and want to eat them all day every day at a employee discounted price. Maybe its because (c) you just needed a damn job and this place seemed like a cool place to work.

Whatever your reason, we're glad you're with us and decided to dive into all those manuals, "schoox" lessons and quizzes to become ready to work in our restaurants. But do we really talk or know much about the word "organic" and what it means? It's part of our logo and its a big reason why guests choose to eat at our restaurant, so let's take a moment and learn about what's Organic at Bareburger and how "Organic" is officially defined. 

Is everything at Bareburger Organic? 

Simply put; "Many of our ingredients are organic, and if they are not, they are all-natural and clean"...and then gently guide them to our FAQ, which is now on the website and should be present on every table. 

This is probably our most frequently asked question from guests, so it is imperative that you know the right answer. Check out the FAQ attached and the "Our Food" section of the website for more information.

What does “organic” mean? 

Simply stated, organic produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones. 

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) defines organic as follows:

Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled "organic," a Government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too. http://www.organic.org/home/faq

Check out the graphics below for more information and ask your managers about attending our monthly Orientation Class.

Thanks!

-Tommy & HQ