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Building a better mentoring program

 By Dana Moran on May 09, 2016

Two FSDs, one from a large operation and another from a small one, share experience and advice from their own internal mentoring programs.

Operations

Colo. could restrict access to breakfast-after-the-bell program

 By FSD Staff on May 06, 2016

Proposed changes to the state's free school breakfast program could cut off nearly 16,000 students, according to an advocacy group.

Operations

Ill. district’s composting efforts aim to reduce lunch waste

By FSD Staff on May 06, 2016

The goal is to turn uneaten produce from the school cafeteria into compost that will be used to grow produce for students’ lunches.

Operations

3 things keeping FSDs up at night: Budget-busters edition

By Kelly Killian on May 06, 2016

FSDs have more than just administrators to answer to when it comes to renovation purchases—but that’s not the only news causing sleepless nights this week.

Operations

Criticism mounts over proposal to restrict free-lunch program in schools

By Kelly Killian on May 06, 2016

Public pushback is escalating over a less-publicized proposal in Congress that would make it harder for schools in high-poverty areas to offer free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.

Operations

3 ways to build employee interaction

By Bianca N. Herron on May 05, 2016

Cyndi Roberts, manager of food services and clinical nutrition at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, has staff interaction in the bag—literally. Here’s how she strives to improve relationships and teamwork.

Recipes

Recipe report: Get grilling

By Patricia Cobe on May 05, 2016

May is National Barbecue Month—time to fire up the grill and try something new.

Operations

FDA unveils menu-labeling enforcement start, final requirements

By Alaina Lancaster on May 04, 2016

The agency set a date and spelled out the once-vague guidelines.

Operations

NJ governor mandates all public schools test water supply

By FSD Staff on May 04, 2016

The initiative could lead to some maneuvering on behalf of foodservice departments if high lead levels are detected.

Menu

Recipe report: Seasonal desserts

By Patricia Cobe on May 02, 2016

Warmer weather means it’s time to showcase seasonal fruits and lighter ingredients in the dessert lineup.

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