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Operations

State of K-12 foodservice: Facing the next disruption

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 10, 2023

Impending changes to the USDA’s School Nutrition Standards have left many operators worried for what’s to come.

Operations

State of K-12 foodservice: Full 2023 survey results

 By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 10, 2023

This data compiled by FoodService Director comes from information provided by 141 K-12 operators in April and May 2023.

Workforce

State of K-12 foodservice: Rethinking recruitment

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 10, 2023

Faced with persistent labor challenges, operators continue to come up with new ways to fight short-staffed teams.

Menu

State of K-12 foodservice: Moving the menu forward

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 10, 2023

While supply chain challenges still exist, survey respondents say they’re working to expand their menus for this upcoming year.

Operations

State of K-12 foodservice: Community connections

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 10, 2023

Operators are joining forces with local farmers and trying new tacks to reduce waste.

Menu

Chartwells K12 leans into plant-forward, global options for the new school year

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 09, 2023

The foodservice provider will be serving plant-based tostadas, Torta de Jamon and more.

Operations

Connecticut expands free school meal access

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 08, 2023

The state is using $16 million to offer free meals to students at non-Community Eligibility Provision schools.

Operations

USDA will give almost $30M to small and rural schools as part of its Healthy Meals Incentives initiative

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 07, 2023

The USDA partnered with Action for Healthy Kids to award the funding.

Operations

Nearly 100% of K-12 operators had supply chain issues early last school year, USDA study shows

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 03, 2023

Nutrition programs at larger school districts were more likely to report supply chain-related difficulties. 

Operations

How Cobb County Schools keeps employees engaged and open positions to a minimum

Aug. 03, 2023

The district’s three-part training program provides employees with the skills they need to take the next step in their careers.

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