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Checklist: Is it Time for a New K-12 Dining Partner?
Regardless of whether your district has collaborated with an outsourced dining service for one year or decades, it's crucial to assess if the partnership continues to fulfill the needs of your changing school community.
Consider the following checklist to determine if it's time to make a change to your Food Service program.
Check all that apply:
Your Current Student Engagement:
Lunch & breakfast participation has declined.
There is minimal marketing efforts & low student engagement.
Dining venues & brand feels outdated.
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The Current Quality of your Food Service Program:
Students' satisfaction with dining services has decreased.
Fresh & local ingredients aren't priortized daily.
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Health & Wellness in your Food Service Program:
Health & wellness education isn't emphasized in the program.
The program misses local health initiatives.
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The Convenience in your Food Service Program:
Dining spaces lack the modernity needed for Gen Z students.
Getting food quickly & on the go is not easy.
In-class breakfast is unavailable or lacks freshness.
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The Personalization of your Food Service Program:
Special diet & allergen options are lacking.
Students experience menu fatigue due to a lack of variety.
The menu lacks diverse cuisines to appeal to students.
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Sustainability Efforts & Regulatory Compliance in your Food Service Program:
Few to no sustainability initiatives are in place.
You have ongoing struggles with compliance & regulations.
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The Employees in your Food Service Program:
Employee training is not prioritized or personalized.
Employee retention is consistently below 85%.
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The Finances of your Food Service Program:
The dining program requires significant capital investment.
The progtam isn't meeting revenue targets or is at a loss.
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If you marked items in three or more of these categories, it might be time to reassess your dining program.
Variety FoodServices can help revitalize your dining services and boost student participation.
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