How can I control the food cost in a college cafeteria?
The above answer was excellent but to give you answers that you might find useful here are some ideas. I am assuming your cafeteria is an “all you can eat” operation. a) “Breads & Spreads” – different types of breads with attractive flavored butters, cream cheeses. b) “Ultimate Salad Bar” – make this huge with a wide assortment of greens, vegetables, fruits, dressings and toppings. c) “Beverage Station” – offer many flavors of premixed juice drinks and flavored iced teas that are dispensed from attractive machines. d) “Comfort Food” – offer “Mac & Cheese”, “Mom’s Meatloaf”, “Homemade Meatballs & Spaghetti”. e) “Healthy Desserts” – sliced fruit, jello, assorted grapes. Portion control is key. Use small glasses and plates. Small containers with small dispensing tools on the salad bar gives you room for more choices. You must keep on top of this to make sure that no one is presented with empty crocks. Do not offer whole fruit or any individual items that could be taken away. Check the tra
