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FOOD
According to College Board Network the average cost of attending a boarding school is $35,850/year. That's a huge financial investment on any family to make. If you want investors (students/parents) you have to give them their money's worth. Food Service is very important. Especially for teenagers residing at the school. Presentation is everything and it goes a long way. The Do's and Don'ts of Food Services for boarding schools (see below).
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DON'T DO THIS
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INSTEAD DO THIS
If you have a buffet bar make sure to maintain it's presence.
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Every Detail Matters!
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KEEP UP WITH THE PRESENTATION
DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN
The students won't eat the food
What are we doing wrong?
Teenagers love food. They burn a lot of energy throughout their day so they have to refuel. Here are some helpful tips to make the food more Attractive!
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I would say 9 out of 10 times students won't try the food because they don't know what is it. Label it accordingly and with some nutritional guidance. See below:
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Be Innovative
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Make Food MORE Appetizing
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Take Surveys from Students (What's on their tastebuds?)
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Are you cooking one style? But have many international students?
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Create theme dinners/concepts (e.g. Greek Week, Asian Desserts, Spanish Shakes, etc.)
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Advertise your meals with some awesome food pictures on the weekly/monthly Menu
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Most Importantly LABEL the FOOD! (See Below)
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I came across a food service company that had a great approach to nutrition and how to help people make heathy food choices. This is something you can use at your school's dining hall. (see below)
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Eat in Moderation
Be Caution how much you eat
Eat as much as you want
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