With time and staff at a premium in most K-12 kitchens, it’s important to look for ways to expedite food preparation for school cafeterias. While it may be tempting to turn to pre-processed packaged food as a solution, it can lack in quality and is often more expensive in the long-term.
Each year, an estimated 7.5 to 8 billion breakfasts and lunches are served to K-12 students across the United States. The type of ware used to serve those meals in some ways is just as important as the food that’s on it, and plays a big role in determining the budget, labor needs and waste management for a food service operation. Many school systems relied on disposable ware programs during the...
From food prep equipment maintenance to general equipment cleaning and sanitization, it’s important to start the school year off right with some best practices. They can help ensure your K-12 kitchen is ready to provide students with the fresh, creative foods they’re looking for — whether it’s fruits and vegetables for a salad bar or healthy, grab-and-go sandwiches. During the summer months when...
