K-12 Dining
Research shows proper nutrition has a profound impact on students’ academic performance, classroom behavior and overall physical and mental health. Zest Culinary Services helps young learners start on the right foot with school meal programs that are both delicious and nutritionally-balanced. Beyond the food itself, managing a school’s dining program involves detailed operational systems. We work with your team to build and manage these elements, including:
- Managing online student meal accounts and payment systems
- Meeting special dietary or allergy-related needs
- Crafting meal programs that deliver targeted financial returns to your school
- Improving your cafeteria’s appearance, functionality and traffic flow
- Training and managing an enthusiastic, caring staff who understand the unique needs of young diners
- Offering onsite catering for meetings, events, concessions and fundraisers
- Providing constant support from the Zest Culinary Services management team
- Implementing fun concepts, such as Lunch Bucket, a rotating menu of deli sandwiches, pretzels, fruit, dessert and age-appropriate beverages that provides a fresher option than store-bought lunch kits. With Family Recipe, students’ cherished family recipes are incorporated into the menu calendar.