Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills for District-Level School ...

Com p e t e n c y 3.1 continued
• Knows standards of food quality.
• Knows principles of developing and using standardized recipes.
• Knows food production and distribution systems that allow for efficient use of
product, labor, and equipment.
• Knows the importance of production scheduling for optimum holding of food items.
• Knows principles of food science and fundamentals of flavor enhancement related
to quantity food production, holding, serving, and appealing food presentation.
Skill Statements
• Establishes procedures to maintain required daily food production records at each
school nutrition site.
• Develops food production planning procedures including, but not limited to,
forecasting, production schedules, standardized recipes, and portion control.
• Trains managers in food production and forecasting procedures.
• Selects the most effective food production system for school nutrition sites.
• Develops food quality standards to assist school nutrition staff in evaluating menu
items prior to service.
• Maintains current training materials for use by school nutrition managers to train
staff on food production techniques.
• Develops guidelines for recipe modification to meet nutrition objectives and
increase customer acceptability.
• Coordinates training for school nutrition staff to enhance their culinary and/or
catering skills.
Adv a n c e d
Knowledge Statements
• None
Skill Statements
• None
Jus t -in-ti m e
Knowledge Statements
• None
Skill Statements
• None
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