Services offered 2012/13 - Sunderland Learning Hub

FOOD SERVICE PROVISION• Compliance with new government standards in relation to nutrition• Provide to academies/ schools a catering service for both free and paid meals during theagreement period, subject to the terms and conditions laid down within the specification• Costs of service are negotiated individually with academies/ schools• Other catering services can be arranged and would be subject to separate negotiations,per event/occasion• Agreement periods and notice conditions will be as detailed within the specificationdocumentMENU PROVISIONThe following meals service will be provided as requested by the individual school:• Compliance with new government standards in relation to nutrition.• Nursery, Primary and Special Schools – A three choice menu incorporating a non-meatchoice. A choice of protein, carbohydrate, vegetables, sauce accompaniments anddessert shall be available for all customers taking the meal throughout the lunchtimeperiod.• Secondary – Multi choice cash cafeteria service incorporating two course traditionalmeals as well as snacks, sandwiches, salads, drinks. The majority of items of the menushall be available to customers throughout the lunchtime period. These meals will besold based on a cash cafeteria tariff.• By request, meals can be provided for customers requiring special dietary needs, uponreceipt of a letter from a doctor or dietician. Additionally, any specialised catering needs,i.e. ethnic requirements can be provided. All meals will conform to the government’sschool meals regulations, statutory regulations, guidance advice and Sunderland CityCouncil’s minimum nutritional standards and healthy eating policies.• Catering services can be available to accommodate before or after school clubs• Continuous review of menus together with nutritional analysis to ensure compliance withGovernment regulations.FOOD PURCHASING• All food will be sourced from reputable suppliers with premises and transport that complywith the Food Hygiene (England) 2006 Regulations, School Meals Specification and arecompetitively priced. Where possible procurement of products which have been locallysourced will be used (also consideration to Fair Trade goods).• Contingency arrangements for non-delivery of supplies will be in place i.e. bad weather,breakdown of transport.• Communication with suppliers will be undertaken to address urgent issues, such as GMFoods, Dioxin Warnings and BSE.PROVISION OF TRAINING• Provision of new training qualification – Foundation Certificate in Nutrition• Induction of staff prior to employment will be provided, ensuring they receive Health andSafety information and training in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act1974 and Management Regulations and most notably:- Provision of new Employee Responsibility- Kitchen Safety- Use of Equipment- First Aid- Gas- Electricity- Accident Reporting- Fire- Storage- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)158