1. Menu Planning and Nutritional Design
2. Quality Control and Food Safety
. Monitoring and Auditing
- Nutritional Audits: Periodically evaluate prepared meals to ensure the nutritional targets are actively met after the cooking process.
- Plate Waste Studies: Monitor food acceptance, track plate waste, and interview students to adjust menus and improve overall food quality. [1]
4. Education and Advocacy
- Staff Training: Provide comprehensive training to cooks and food-handling staff on food hygiene, portion control, and minimizing nutrient loss during cooking.
- Nutrition Awareness: Conduct educational campaigns for students, teachers, and parents about the importance of handwashing, balanced diets, and nutrition. [1, 2, 3]
5. Compliance and Record Keeping
- Government Guidelines: Ensure all food programs comply with national school feeding standards (such as the PM POSHAN guidelines in India)
Pay: ₹5,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person