A Guide to Centralized Foodservice Systems

A guide developed to assist school foodservice directors in making decisions about whether or not to centralize food production in their districts.

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Preliminary Pages
Title Page
Table of Contents
List of Exhibits
List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction to Foodservice Systems
Unique Characteristics of Foodservice
Flow of Food
Form of Food Purchased
Types of Foodservice Systems
References
Chapter 2: Decision-Making Process in Selecting a New Foodservice System
Trends in Schools that May Impact Decisions for Alternative Foodservice Systems
Foodservice Systems Used by School Districts
Factors Influencing Decisions to Centralize Food Production
Decision-Making Process
Decision-Making Process for Centralizing Food Production
Advice of School Foodservice Directors with Centralized Foodservice Systems to Those Considering Centralization
Advantages of Centralized Food Production
Disadvantages of Centralized Food Production
Satisfaction with Foodservice Systems
Impact of Centralized Foodservice Systems on Food Quality
Summary
References
Chapter 3: Planning Process for Centralized Foodservice Systems
Guiding Principles in Planning a Centralized Foodservice System
Factors to Consider in Planning a Centralized Foodservice System
School Foodservice Director’s Role in Planning the Central Kitchen
Use of a Planning Committee
Resources/Sources of Information for Planning for a Centralized Foodservice System
Role of the Menu in the Planning Process
Planning Equipment and Facilities
References
Chapter 4: Writing a Feasibility Study
Definition/Purpose of a Feasibility Study
Who Conducts the Feasibility Study
Components of a Feasibility Study for a Centralized Foodservice System
Chapter 5: Financial Considerations for Centralized Foodservice Systems
Financial Feasibility of Centralized Foodservice Systems
Funding the Project
New Costs to School Foodservices
References
Chapter 6: Consulting Services
Developing the Request for Proposals
Selecting the Consultant
Working with the Consultant
References
Chapter 7: Gaining Support for a New Foodservice System
School District Support
Student/Community Support
Chapter 8: Food Safety in Centralized Foodservice Systems
Prerequisites for Food Safety and HACCP Programs
Responsibility for HACCP
Developing and Implementing HACCP Programs
HACCP Principles
Integrating Technology into HACCP Programs
Research Related to Food Safety in Centralized Foodservice Systems
References
Other Resources
Chapter 9: Central Kitchens
Human Resource Issues
Layout and Design of the Facility
Equipment
Maintenance
Purchasing
Warehousing
Communication
Transportation
Waste Management
Computer Systems
Miscellaneous Operational Issues
Challenges/Problems in Operating a Central Kitchen
Changes Directors Would Make in their Central Kitchen
References
Chapter 10: Regional Kitchens
Description of Regional Kitchens
Advantages of Regional Kitchens
Disadvantages/Challenges of Regional Kitchens
Operational Issues
Chapter 11: Receiving (Satellite) Kitchens
Decisions Required in Planning a Receiving Kitchen
Equipment Typical for a Receiving Kitchen
Food Safety and HACCP Programs at the Receiving Kitchen
Staffing
Other Considerations
Case Studies
Elko County School District Food Service
Jefferson County Public School and Community Nutrition Services
Minneapolis Public Schools Food Service
Portland Public Schools Nutrition Services
Saint Paul Public Schools Food Service
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Food Service
Glossary
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