Fun Fact!
This is the iconic late night show that created the song "Lunch Lady Land" staring Adam Sandler.
What is Saturday Night Live?
NOTE: This was originally from the album They're All Gonna Laugh At You (1993)
Singing Happy Birthday or saying the full alphabet is just long enough for this frequent "hands-on" activity.
What is proper hand washing?
NOTE: After wetting hands, add soap and scrub for 15-20 seconds. Completely rinse and completely dry.
Coming to work with a positive one of these helps your day go well and your co-workers day improves too!
What is "A"ttitude?
NOTE: A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results.
__ __ __ __ and Tell is a great way to introduce a new food item to kids.
What is SHOW?
NOTE: Show and Tell, Tastings, and Try a Bite are great ways to try something new. Kids sometimes need a bite before it is part of their lunch.
Each meal includes this many components.
What is five (5)?
NOTE: The five are; 1.meat/meat alternate, 2.grains, 3.fruit, 4. vegetable, and 5. milk
A green vegetable that our bodies convert it's acid to sulfur... leading to stinky pee!
What is Asparagus?
NOTE: Our bodies convert asparagusic acid into sulfur-containing chemicals that stink—but some of us are spared from the pungent odor.
These can be found in kitchens to help you keep rolling when you need to move heavy cases from one place to another.
What is a cart?
NOTE: Proper lifting and using carts regularly prevents arm, back and other strain on your body.
When you choose to ignore a problem or person, it can be said that you are doing this.
What is "A"void or "A"voiding it?
NOTE: Conflict in the workplace often escalates if not addresses. Empathetic listening can help resolve issues and create a better understanding between coworkers.
Hot food is half at 135°F or higher.
41°F or lower is the temperature that this kind of food is held at.
What is COLD food?
NOTE: Keeping cold food cold and hot food hot helps keep food safe.
Bacteria grows rapidly between 41°F and 135°F
This is the only meal component that is EXACTLY the same kindergarten through twelfth grade.
What is milk?
NOTE: Each student's planned menu for all grade levels includes one cup (8 fluid ounces) of skim or low fat milk.
The vegetable that was proposed as an official Nebraska state symbol in 2019.
What is corn?
NOTE: Even though we are the Cornhusker state, the bill did not pass but another bill for 2020 is in the works.
This article of clothing should ONLY be worn in the kitchen and never brought into the bathroom, worn on break, or worn home.
What are aprons?
NOTE: In addition to clean clothes, a freshly washed, clean apron is required for every work day. It should also be changed or turned inside out when soiled.
SOPs, HACCP, FR%, NSLP... so much to know. This is what you should do when confronted with a puzzling question.
What is "A"sk a manager?
NOTE: Managers have additional training and experience in school nutrition. If they do not know the correct answer they can help find out and get back to you.
These two (2) allergens are the most common DEADLY allergens.
What are NUTS and FISH
NOTE: Peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish are all known anaphylaxis, meaning these allergies can cause your thought to close and lead to death.
These items are not meat, in fact they are "meat alternate".
Eggs, cheese, beans, nuts, seeds.
NOTE: Beans can be either a vegetable OR a meat alternate but not both at the same time. "Meat alternate" doesn't sound yummy so often we refer to this component as "protein"
This is the number of meals sold last year in all eight (8) GPS schools.
What is 473,182 meals?
NOTE: This is app 50% of students eating school lunch district wide. We expect to exceed 500,000 this year.
Although cold food should be received at 41°F or lower these items can be received at 45°F or lower.
What are milk, eggs, and live shell fish?
NOTE: Milk Receive at 45°F or lower. Cool the milk to 41°F or lower in four hours. Shell eggs Receive at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C) or lower.
This is when a person makes conclusions based on what they believe is going on with out checking facts or looking at all sides.
What is "A"ssume?
NOTE: Making assumptions before you have facts can lead to the wrong conclusion.
A label that includes this four letter word AND a description of the food item should be placed on every container once opened or placed in a reusable storage container.
What is DATE?
NOTE: Every opened container should be clearly marked with item name and date opened.
Orange Slices 8/15/19
Potato Salad 9/1/19
High in beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. This vegetable is most famously known for improving eye health.
What are carrots?
Note: 3/4 cup or more of red orange vegetables are planned each week. These can be tomatoes, tomato products, carrots, red peppers, sweet potatoes, and some squashes.
This program allows for intact foods like, sealed milk cartons, sealed bag of chips, and/or a whole orange to be placed on a cart and other students to enjoy free of charge.
What are Share Tables OR Share Carts?
NOTE: This year all schools will use a NEW Share Cart that include a chilled container to keep milk, yogurt, and cheese cold and safe.
This national certification is the Food Safety gold standard. It involves up to 16 hours of training and a 90 question exam.
What is ServSafe?
NOTE: This school year the management team will complete ServSafe Training and take the test! Cheers to great grades for everyone.
Physical outburst like yelling and person to person contact can be signs that this is out of control.
What is "A"nger?
NOTE: Although everyone is entitled to their feelings, acting in anger and decisions made in anger are never acceptable. Walk away to cool off.
Like salt this is a natural flavor enhancer. It is easily found in citrus and vinegars.
What is acid?
NOTE: Adding acid, herbs, spices, and aromatic vegetables adds flavor without increasing sodium.
Even though five (5) components are planned, this allows students take only three (3) of the five (5). The three are 1/2 cup of a fruit or vegetable + any other two (2) full sized components.
What is Offer vs Serve?
NOTE: After the 1/2 cup of a fruit or vegetable is taken any other produce needs to be the FULL menu portion to count. This is important at the HS.