The Food Services Department hosted a recognition event on April 28. Administrators, teachers, Food Service staff, principals, Board members, students and their families attended the gala. Schools were highlighted for their work in support of a healthy life style for their students. The Jr. Chef, Brian Mendoza of Elgin High School, was introduced and the businesses that have supported the work of the department were recognized – it was a great night!
The theme this year was “A School Food Service Recipe that Works.” It underlined the important things to make a healthy life style program in a school successful. The recipe requires a supportive principal, a cooperative food services manager, an interested advisor and hard-working Student advisory members. The goal of the program was to increase student participation, decrease waste, encourage leadership development, support academic growth and provide student recognition. Apparently the Alternative Programs at Gifford Street had all the required ingredients since they won first place!
The Food Services Department has worked hard to bring students into the process and ensure their voices are heard. Student Advisories are in place at almost every school. Over the last three years the participation has increased from 200 students to more than 700! There are 54 Youth Advisory Councils in the district. The department also supports student interns as they learn about the career opportunities in the Food Service and Hospitality Industries.
“Fuel Up for 60” is another program sponsored by this department to make students more aware. Fuel Up brought Chicago Bears’ center, Roberto Garza to two U-46 schools to recognize their award winning efforts.
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