Offer vs. Serve
True or False: Offer vs. Serve means we have to offer 5 meal components, but students only have to take 2 components.
False: Students have to take 3 components
True or False: Gloves only need to be changed when changing tasks.
False: Gloves should be changed after 2 hours even if doing the same task. Gloves should also be changed after touching anything else that could contaminate the food you are preparing - such as door handles, phones, etc.
True or False: Our policy in the Food Service Department is that students who have allergies and create a special diet menu each month, must have their meal pre-packaged and labeled with their name.
True. Having the meal packaged and labeled helps to avoid potential mix ups and aids in alerting the cashier that the student has a special dietary need.
True or False: The snacks that we serve must meet specific standards, such as containing less than 200 calories per serving.
True: Snack items cannot contain more than 200 calories per serving. They also must meet the following criteria:
- Less than 200mg of sodium
- Less than 35% of total calories from Fat (less than 10% from saturated fat)
- Trans Fat Free
- 35% or less of their total weight from sugar
- No artificial sweeteners
True or False: Since lunches are Free for everyone, families no longer need to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal Application.
False. Families should still fill this out. We still need to report the number of students who are getting free/reduced meals as this affects where our funding comes from.
Grains, Milk, Fruit
What temperature must poultry be cooked to?
165 degrees F.
A student who has a __________ allergy, cannot have items such as creamy salad dressing, mayonnaise, omelets and often times, French toast sticks.
Non-Baked Egg
Coffee is not allowed to be served at schools because it contains __________.
Caffeine.
How is the Food Service Program Funded?
a. USDA -Federal Government
b. Massachusetts - State Government
c. Town of Medfield - Local Government
d. All of the above
Correct Answer - All of the Above
While the majority of our funding is through the State and USDA, the town pays for employee benefits and retirement funds.
Name all 5 meal components that must be offered at lunch time.
Milk, Fruit, Vegetable, Grain, Meat/Meat Alternate
Listeria is a bacteria that causes food poisoning, most commonly from sliced __________.
Deli Meats.
This is due to improper cleaning of meat slicers.
Name the 'Big 9' Allergens
1. Peanuts
2. Tree Nuts
3. Wheat
4. Fish
5. Shellfish
6. Sesame
7. Soy
8. Egg
9. Milk
What is the dollar amount minimum that must be met for a paper order with Imperial Dade?
Our kitchens are peanut/tree nut free. Does this rule apply to what the students bring in from home for snack or lunch?
No - Students are allowed to bring in peanuts/tree nuts from home.
Not only do we have to ensure we are serving all meal components, we also have to ensure we are serving the correct quantities of each component. What is the minimum quantity of fruit/vegetables a student must take to count towards the meal requirement?
1/2 Cup
The Danger Zone refers to temperature at which a food begins to grow harmful bacteria that can potentially lead to food poisoning. What is the temperature range of the Danger Zone?
41-140 degrees F.
What are the 2 major allergens in the chicken patty we serve at the elementary schools?
Wheat and Soy
True or False: At least 80% of the weekly grains offered in the school breakfast and lunch programs must be whole grain rich.
True. This regulation was changed a few years back. Previously, all grains offered had to be whole grain rich.
______ is the color cutting board that should be used to cut produce. ________ is the color that should be used for dairy products, such as cheese.
Green and White.
Offer vs. Serve (OVS) serving model was put into place in 2015. Prior to OVS, students had to take all meal components at lunch time. OVS was developed to reduce __________ and program costs.
Food Waste
Where you put items in your fridge, can affect its food safety. List where the following items should be located in the fridge from the top shelf down to the bottom shelf.
- Eggs, Lettuce, Chicken, Sliced Ham
Lettuce, Eggs, Ham, Chicken
We are required to make meal accommodations for students with food allergies. This year, we have been enforcing that parents provide ______________ documentation of this allergy in order for appropriate accommodations to be made.
Medical
There are 5 categories of vegetables that must be offered each week. For example starchy vegetables, such as potatoes must be offered. Name the 4 other categories.
2. Other
3. Legumes
4. Dark Green
True or False: Having drinks at your work station is allowed. It is important to stay hydrated!
False - Drinks should be kept away from food prep stations. They should be kept underneath tables or at a specified location to prevent cross contamination.