What facilities are needed to prepare the Salad Bar lunch?
As with any nutrition program, you must have access to washing facilities and preparation facilities. Facilities vary greatly from program to program. Some Schools are lucky enough to have a full cafeteria-style kitchen with an industrial stove and dishwasher, a large double door refrigerator, an exhaust system and large preparation surfaces. Other programs manage in a small section of a room having washing facilities, a lone refrigerator and a hot plate, while other programs use the staff room. Whatever your facility, you must be aware of the requirements of public health for preparation of food (your Community Representative can help with this) and you must have commitment from Parents and Teachers to ensure it’s success.
