Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Meal Planning and Preparation a) Designing well-balanced menus that meet the nutritional requirements for students of all ages. Including both hot and cold lunch options, field trip sack lunches and occasional catering. b) Preparing meals in compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations. c) Accommodating dietary restrictions and special dietary needs as necessary. 2. Meal Delivery and Service a) Delivering meals to designated serving areas within the school at the agreed-upon times. b) Setting up food stations, ensuring proper food presentation, and maintaining cleanliness and organizations. c) Training and supervising cafeteria staff, if required, to ensure efficient service. 3. Inventory Management and Staffing a) Managing inventory of food, supplies, and equipment to ensure adequate stock levels. b) Monitoring food quality and freshness, and ensuring compliance with expiration dates. c) Provide staff and management to oversee and operate the program. 4. Financial Management: a) Provide transparent and accurate financial reports related to food service operations. b) Implementing efficient payment systems for students and staff. 5. Health & Safety a) The Contractor shall obtain necessary health permits and certification for the facilities. The premises and equipment provided by each party in performance of this Agreement shall comply with all applicable building, safety, sanitation, and health laws; and shall satisfy all permit requirements, ordinances, rules, and regulations, including the federal Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 or applicable state act and standards promulgated thereunder. b) Contractor shall take reasonable and proper care of all premises and equipment in its custody and control and shall use them in a manner that will not cause violation of applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, including any reporting and record-keeping requirements. If at any time the Contractor is notified by an authorized government agency that the premises or equipment are not in compliance with any law, ordinance, rule, or regulation, the Contractor shall immediately inform the Riverdale School District of such notification.
