Building Confident Kitchen Teams
Developing confident kitchen teams is critical to the outcomes of successful programs. This includes knowledge of flavor, preparation methods, ingredient quality, characteristics of ingredients and dishes, and the effects of time and temperature. These resources provide school nutrition leadership with the necessary tools to create confident kitchen teams and unite school nutrition teams in the common goal of food first.
These activities can be used as part of professional development opportunities for School Nutrition Professionals.
Culinary Demonstrations:
Operational Resources:
Operational resources are available to strengthen and support school nutrition programs. These tools can be used to evaluate, enhance, and maintain effective school kitchen operations.
district chefs
Essential resources for district chefs and culinary specialists to help elevate school nutrition programs.
USDA Produce Safety University Training Videos:
These videos can be used by School Nutrition Professionals and demonstrate proper food safety and handling practices for various produce items.
