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THE KITCHENAID 400 SERIES IMMERSION BLENDER
New, more powerful...a tool for seriously inspired kitchens creating healthy and beautifully-blended dishes and beverages.
• Variable-speed1HPDCmotorwith9speedsettings
• 9,000RPMlowspeedtostirandblendsmoothly
• 18,000RPMhighspeedforpurees,whippingcreamandemulsifying
• Stainlesssteelremovableblendingarmisdishwasher-safeandavailablein12”(30.4cm), 14” (35.5 cm), 16” (40.6 cm), 18” (45.7 cm) and 20” (50.8 cm) lengths
• Bowlclampincludedforsecure,hands-freeoperation
• Continuousrunfeaturewhenclampedtobowl
• Secondhandleandprotectivegriptoassistblendingcontrolfortwo-handedoperation
• Carryingcaseincludedtoprotectyourinvestment
• 12’(3.66m)high-visibilityorangecordpromotescordawarenessandsafety
• Cordwraphelpstomanagecordlengthforeaseofuse
• 2-yearlimitedcommercialreplacementwarranty
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THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY GETS A FRESH START WITH PINEAPPLE
New app promotes accountability while addressing pressing industry needs
Pineapple Hospitality is an app- based job marketplace for trusted professionals in the service and hospitality industry. From single shifts to long-term work, Pineapple helps both job seekers and provid- ers nd employment opportunities and quali ed sta . Spearheaded by industry veterans Dejan Lazic and Jerrett Young, the easy-to-use app addresses issues from labour shortages to ghosting trends that negatively impact the industry.
Pineapple o ers a wide range of valuable services, including some industry rsts:
• a veri cation process before the user can o cially join the commu- nity and access the full function- ality of the app
• the ability for job seekers to post preferred pay rates for temporary shifts
• guaranteed four-hour minimum payment for trial shifts
• an in-app invoicing system to en- sure precise time tracking, secure payment, number of transactions and app usage
• a two-way star rating system that promotes accountability
• a rewards system to celebrate community members adhering to best practices for success
• an area to showcase and update job skills as you gain experience
• a time tracking system for tempo- rary and single shifts
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