TSPR Food Service Review - Table of Contents

Food for Thought: Ideas for Improving
School Food Service Operations
Innovative Solutions To Help Address The Issues And
Challenges Facing Most Public School Districts

Introduction
Hungry children are not as apt to learn.

To contract, or not to contract, that is the question.

Identify every student eligible for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program; your federal funds depend on it.

Use performance measures to improve operations

Purchasing and processing techniques affect costs

Hire employees only for the time you need them.

Technology is your friend; it protects student anonymity, improves report accuracy and reduces duplication.

If it looks good, it probably tastes good; make school cafeterias a desirable place to eat.

Annually evaluate local policies and procedures that affect food services.

If you've got it use it; the food service fund balance can help cover overhead expenses, regularly replace equipment and improve profitability.

	Introduction
	Hungry children are not as apt to learn.
	To contract, or not to contract, that is the question.
	Identify every student eligible for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program; your federal funds depend on it.
	Use performance measures to improve operations
	Purchasing and processing techniques affect costs
	Hire employees only for the time you need them.
	Technology is your friend; it protects student anonymity, improves report accuracy and reduces duplication.
	If it looks good, it probably tastes good; make school cafeterias a desirable place to eat.
	Annually evaluate local policies and procedures that affect food services.
	If you've got it use it; the food service fund balance can help cover overhead expenses, regularly replace equipment and improve profitability.