With a district of 2,600 students at six sites within five square miles, Greendale Schools in Greendale, Wis. have a lot to focus on — from academics and sports to the school meal program that serves students each day. The high school kitchen serves as a satellite location to prepare breakfast and lunch primarily for the elementary and high school, with some support provided to the middle school.
K-12 kitchens focused on semi-scratch and scratch cooking can gain several advantages, including greater control over ingredients and the ability to provide menu items with more fresh fruits and vegetables. But with these advantages comes the need to pay increased attention to food safety.
Variety and freshness. These are the foundation of the meal program at Hartford Union High School (HUHS), where the kitchen staff prioritizes offering students multiple choices for both breakfast and lunch. With 70% of the school’s 1,300 students participating in the program, that means staff pays close attention to what students like and experiment with school menu options.
