Healthy Kids School Canteen Management
Canteen Management
A canteen committee is responsible for monitoring the operations of the canteen and implementing and reviewing the canteen policy. They may also be responsible for specific decisions as specified in the canteen policy, such as employing staff, authorising major purchases, or authorising changes in the menu.
A canteen policy is a formal document developed by the canteen committee and endorsed by the school community. The canteen policy sets out the aims of the canteen and guidelines for its operation within the school. The canteen policy is for both the school community itself (since it explains what the canteen is trying to achieve) and for the canteen manager and staff (since it explains what is expected from them).
Why Become A Healthy Canteen?
Suggested Steps to a Healthy Canteen
Canteen Committee:
What is a Canteen Committee?
Roles and Responsibilities of a Canteen Committee
President/Chairperson's Role and Responsibilities
Secretary's Role and Responsibilities
Treasurer's Role and Responsibilities
Committee Communication with the School Community
Canteen Policy Development:
Why Food Matters at School
Setting the Canteen's Direction
Canteen Policy Action Plan- Where to Begin
Sample Canteen Policy
Canteen Policy Support Document
Occupational Health and Safety:
The DET have made an OHS Workplace Inspection Checklist available. (Please note that it may not be suitable for use in all canteens).
Setting Up OH&S in the Canteen
What is Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)?
Sample Occupational Health and Safety Policy
Burns Posters(x5)
Surveys
Gathering information from your school community about the school canteen is an important step to ensuring you are providing a nutritious food service that meets everyone’s needs. This process will help find out what people think and want from the canteen and therefore allow you to plan the menu and activities to meet these needs. It also raises awareness of the canteen and will gain support from students, parents and teachers about the changes you are going to make.
Canteen Survey for Secondary Students
Canteen Survey For School Staff
Canteen Survey For Parents & Carers
Canteen Survey for Volunteers
Members can request editable version of our templates and fact sheets by emailing info@healthy-kids.com.au or calling 02 9876 1300 (1300 724 850 for those outside of Sydney).
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