GCISD Nutrition Services · ★Photo Slideshow 1. Demonstration by Chef Jason 2. Food Samples 3. Q...
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GCISD Nutrition Services
Parent Culinary AcademyDecember 4, 2019
Nutrition ServicesAs professionals in the Child Nutrition industry, we are proud to provide the children of the GCISD community with high quality food and friendly service. We believe that our partnership furthers the growth and success of our students, staff and community.
Agenda1. Presentation
★ Program Information ★ Menu Planning ★ Student Voice ★ Photo Slideshow
1. Demonstration by Chef Jason
2. Food Samples 3 . Q & A
Program Information
Program Information
● GCISD participates in the National School Lunch (NSLP), National
School Breakfast (SBP) and Seamless Summer (SSO) Programs for
kindergarten through eighth -grade
○ GCISD does not participate in the National School
Lunch/Breakfast Program for ninth through twelfth -grade
● Services are provided at 19 sites (including Bridges/Vista and
Collegiate Academy), snacks are provided for KidzU after-school
program
● The Nutrition Services budget is separate from the District’s operating
budget. The department maintains a positive fund balance and covers
all operating expenses.
● GCISD receives an ‘A’ on all health inspections and has an active
safety training program
Program Information
Nutrition Services participates in the federally funded National
School Lunch and Breakfast program. These programs are
governed by numerous federal, state and local regulations.
● USDA oversees and administers the federally funded
programs
● Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) oversees all schools in
Texas and enforces USDA regulations
● Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act 2010 or HHFKA (federal law)
added numerous restrictions and rules that make it a
challenge to provide flavorful foods and industry
manufacturers have been adjusting to make menu items more
appealing and flavorful.
● TDA audits school districts every three years
● GCISD conducts annual external financial audits
● For more information visit: www.gcisd.net ; Texas Department
of Agriculture ; USDA Food and Nutrition Services
Program Information
The Nutrition Services department has received numerous awards and recognition.
● Director awarded School Nutrition Association Director of the Year
Texas and Southwest Region 2018
● District awarded Texas Department of Agriculture Local Products
Challenge three consecutive years
● Received the “Egg-sellence” award from the American Egg Council (1
of 33 schools nationwide)
● Rethink School meals awarded three kitchen managers the School
Meal Hero Award 2018
● Received a School Lunch Grant through Texas Hunger Initiative
● Received a Dairy Max Grant for the high school coffee bars
● Received a school lunch grant from Heartland Payment systems to
help fund Literary Lunch
● TDA and external compliance audits have been outstanding
Community Partnerships
Community partnerships are a core value of the Nutrition
Services department.
● Food drive, volunteerism with GRACE
● Back to School Fair
● Toys for Tots collection
● Rachel’s Challenge
● Weekend Backpacks food donation
● Partner with CONNECT
● Partner with School Nurses on food allergies, menu
nutrition and nutrition education
● Staff work to support PTA events
● Holiday drive for Gatehouse
Menu Planning
Menu Planning Planning menus requires strict adherence to rules and balancing of
various interests. A few of the main considerations include:
● Reviewing program regulations such as USDA Smart Snacks,
calorie and sodium restrictions, and use of certain vegetables in
order to meet the menu requirements
● Student preferences
● Reasonably priced meals
● Product availability
What’s on the Menu?
Department information and school menus are available in a
variety of platforms.
● Calendar menu for kindergarten through fifth grade
● Middle and high school menus available online and printed
copy at school
● Digital student feedback available in the café
● Menu App
● Myschoolbucks App
● SchoollunchApp (for free and reduced participants)
● Digital Menu Boards in the café
● Department Website
● Social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
Participation A comparison of GCISD’s previous nine months of student participation and that of the national School Nutrition Operations Report, The State of School Nutrition 2018 Executive Summary .
Student Voice
Focus Groups and Taste Testing
● Student focus groups at middle and high schools
● Annual taste test party with elementary and middle
school students
● Taste testing of chef inspired items at all GCISD
schools
● Partnership with our high school Culinary Arts
Program at the TECC
● Parent Culinary Academy
● Ongoing student and parent surveys
Education Engaging with students is a fun way to connect the cafeteria with the classrooms.
● National School Lunch and Breakfast Week
● State Fair Week
● Harvest of the month
● Literary Lunches
● Fruit Cone Friday
● Recipe Contests
● Taste Test Parties
Student Feedback
● Use of anonymous Happy or Not instant student
feedback devices
● 82% satisfaction rate among all students (23,235
responses)
● Industry average satisfaction with quick -to-serve
meals is 77%
Meet Chef Jason
● Chef Jason recently moved to Texas from Minneapolis. Chef Jason
holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and an Associates degree in
Culinary Arts from the University of Minnesota.
● He has a passion for food and an extensive background in
restaurants and private dining. His most recent experience was
working as a personal chef for Farm to Fork in Minnesota. He
coordinated and created personal menu plans for families and
prepared meals in the clients home. He has experience with food
demos, farmers markets and catering. Other jobs he has held
include a sous chef at the Yorke Room and Team Lead at Whole
Foods Market.
Food Quality & Presentation
● Food quality and presentation on the line is a high priority
● In response to parent feedback, we are using more fresh produce
● Added flavor stations with optional self service seasonings and
spices are available to students
● Home-style items offered such as Lasagna, Chicken Spaghetti,
Meatloaf, Chicken Pot Pie, Baked Potato Soup
● Redeveloped recipes to meet student preferences ex: Broccoli and
Cheese, Seasoned Green beans, Refried beans and Roasted
Cauliflower
● Farm Fresh produce offered regularly
● Developed Chef inspired recipes
● Locally sourced products offered as available
Branded Products
Photo Slideshow
Demonstration ● Demonstration of chicken fajitas being served in our schools● Taste chef inspired items