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.
Eric Soller, owner of Old Scratch Pizza, knows what it takes to build a pizza restaurant. He opened his first location in 2016 and has since expanded to three more locations in the Greater Dayton, Ohio area. Each restaurant has its own unique style, but all include an open kitchen and communal seating in a large space (approximately 7,000 square feet) — and each is committed to serving customers...
