How to organize school meals

Organization of school meals is no less important task for the head of an educational institution than the educational process itself. The child spends at least half a day at school, so eating in the cafeteria has a direct impact on the formation of his eating habits. High-quality dinners contribute to improving academic performance, improving the health of students.

You will need

• - normative documents;

• - staff;

• - suppliers of products.

Instruction manual

1

Check out the regulations governing school meals in your area. All necessary requirements must be provided by the Department of Education. As a rule, in most constituent entities of the Russian Federation, a cyclic type of food and a 4-week menu are established.

2

Make a budget for school meals. Information on the necessary costs should be provided by the technologist. When calculating, take into account the percentage of budget funding and income from parents of students. Consider the privileged categories of students eligible for free meals.

3

Select dining room product suppliers. The list of companies eligible for supply is approved by the Department of Education. It is advisable to conclude an agreement with the school food factory (if it is available in your city), which will provide your school with ready-made semi-finished products in a timely manner.

4

Depending on the type of educational institution, determine the functionality of your catering unit. This can be a buffet that offers ready-made food, or a pre-prepared dining room equipped with a kitchen and providing hot food as a result. Familiarize yourself with the sanitary standards and other rules necessary for the proper operation of each of these types.

5

Hire staff to work in the catering department. Designate an employee who will oversee staff compliance with all requirements, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the dining room.

note

Some schools practice a buffet. Refuse this scheme, since in most cases it leads to eating disorders and poor diet.

Useful advice

Regularly check the observance of the diet, personally monitor the freshness and quality of the products, as well as the compliance of the menu with existing standards.