WHATS ON THE MENU
This is the minimum Grain requirement for a Lunch- Grades 9-12
2 grains
This tool is used to check Internal temperature of cooked items
These are the two commodities that Buena Vista processes.
EGG AND CHEESE (MOZZ)
This is what you do once a meeting with a school district has been confirmed.
SEND A CALENDAR INVITE
If a school does not use all their diverted pounds, The state may do this.
Sweep
This fruit Serving is required at breakfast for grades K-12
1 cup total fruit or 100% fruit juice
This item is used to prevent cross contamination in the kitchen
1. Nitrile Gloves, 2. Vinyl Gloves, 3. Polyethylene (PE) Gloves, 4. Heat-Resistant or Silicone Gloves
With a name like this, it has to be good—and it’s a common school staple.
SMUCKER'S
When presenting different products to a school, you provide these documents so they can review product details.
PFS, CN LABEL, SPEC SHEET
This tool can be used by an RA or Broker to assist a district determine the require pounds to divert for processing
Commodity Calculator
These 5 components are required for a reimbursable school Lunch
2 Grains, 2 Meat/Meat Alternate, Fruits, Vegetables, Milk
This document will contain proper cooking and heating instructions for an item
Spec Sheet, PFS
"We believe that all heroes should be recognized and rewarded for their contributions" is a quote found on the website of this company
BASIC AMERICAN
Before leaving a school kitchen after cooking, every broker should always do this.
These tools can be used to monitor balances through product usage
K12 Food Service or Processor Link
200 calories
This is the best way to ensure food is safe to serve
Cook to proper internal temperature (165°F for poultry, 155°F for ground meat, etc.)
"Expect More" is the slogan of this brand, showing their dedication to improving and serving customers better.
TASTY BRANDS
Once your meeting with a school district wraps up, this professional courtesy helps confirm key points and sample plans.
SENDING FOLLOW UP EMAIL WITH ESTIMATED TIMELINES FOR SAMPLES AND REQUEST FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT TO TAKE SAMPLES.
This group helps diversion procurement for their RA members
Coop or Purchasing Coop
We are in this phase of the sodium target currently in effect for K–12 meals as of 2025
Sodium Target 2
This phrase describes a best practice to avoid unhealthy pathogens from growing and contaminating food
Temperature control
This company's VP of Food Service was on the podcast NxtGen. (IF YOU PROVIDE A NAME, YOU GET EXTRA CREDIT)
ES FOODS ( TOM FERRIS )
Setting this type of realistic schedule helps reduce rushing and road stress.
BUFFER TIMES OR REALISTIC TRAVEL PLANS, ALONG WITH PLANNING A CALL 4-6 WEEK OF AHEAD TO SECURE SAMPLES.
This term is used to refer to the total amount a school receives to spend on USDA foods
Entitlement Dollars