Menu Planning Resource
We have designed a tool to help assist local School Food Authorities (SFAs) when planning menus. Please
click here to view/download.
Culinary Basics: Five Topics School Nutrition Professionals Need to Know

We have designed a tool to help local School Food Authorities (SFA’s) when developing trainings as a starting point for new hires and substitutes, or as a refresher for School Nutrition Professionals. Links to videos for each topic have been identified to aid in supplementing system specific trainings. Connection opportunities are noted as potential hands-on learning experiences.
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Flavor Chart
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Culinary Instructional Guides
The culinary instructional guides support the use of Harvest of the Month features in school meal programs. Share this resource with school nutrition professionals to assist with the utilization of culinary techniques to prepare and serve local features as part of school meals.

Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Lettuce
Sweet Potatoes
Video Training
Knife Skills
Sharpening Knives
Cleaning and Storage of Knives
Oven Temperatures
Eggs and National School Breakfast Week!
Check out this video from Chef John Huff with great ideas for serving eggs on the line.
FuelCast Episode
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USDA Produce Safety University Training Videos
Produce Lab
Bananas
Produce Lab
Broccoli/Cauliflower
Produce Lab
Cucumbers
Produce Lab
Oranges
Produce Lab
Romaine
Produce Lab
Strawberries
Produce Lab
Tomatoes
Produce Lab
Apples
Industry Resources