Custodial & Cleaning
Your custodial or facilities services department is also a crucial breakfast-in-the-classroom (BIC) partner from planning through implementation. Your custodial staff will be able to assist you in:
- Thinking through the type of service model that would work best
- Choosing point-of-sale locations
- Addressing teacher concerns about messes, spills, pests, etc.
- Planning equipment purchases
- Coordinating with other departments to fine-tune processes after implementation
Moving meal service out of the cafeteria and into the classroom will change the way your custodial staff does their job. Needs may include large equipment purchases like 55-gallon trash cans to station in hallways, tilt trucks, and rolling trash bins/carts. They may need to buy more or different kinds of garbage bag liners, additional brooms/mops, additional cleaning solutions; your custodial staff is best poised to anticipate and plan for these changes, which is why they are an important stakeholder to bring into the planning process.
Here are a few other equipment considerations for your breakfast-in-the-classroom program:
Cleaning supplies for classrooms: Disinfectant wipes, strainers to catch cereal in the sink, spray cleaner, paper towels, personal hand wipes, utensils, disposable napkins, additional uniforms for staff.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Planning for back-to-school meal service will require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your staff. Types of PPE to consider include gloves, thermometers, masks, face shields, and other equipment that may be required to safely prepare and serve meals during a pandemic. Before creating a new line item for PPE in your budget, check with your district to see if state or local emergency funds can be used to purchase PPE for your school nutrition staff.
Custodial & Cleaning Supplies
Supplies – Uniforms/Aprons/Gloves
Supplies – Miscellaneous
Personal Protective Equipment
Custodial & Cleaning
Clark Food Service Equipment provides solutions for your evolving needs: equipment contracting, design services, pro marketplace and turnkey construction.
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources.
Green Edge Systems is the leader in school menu boards, including LED flashing menu boards, LED high-intensity printed menu boards, dry-erase menu boards and flashing digital menu boards.
Jackson Warewashing Systems is a full-line supplier and leading manufacturer of high-quality commercial dishmachines—all made in the USA. With more standard features and lower acquisition and operating cost, Jackson sets the standard for warewashing.
National Restaurant Supply is a provider of kitchen equipment, small wares, cafeteria serving lines and trays.
Par-Way Tryson has specialized in premium food-release and flavor sprays since 1948. The full line of Vegalene-branded sprays are suited to enhance your operation.
PASCO Brokerage is a woman-owned business, is foodservice equipment and small wares supplier offering co-op pricing to K-12 entities.
San Jamar - Carlisle Foodservice Products are now under the umbrella name of CFS Brands—a leading manufacturer for the foodservice, healthcare and janitorial markets.
SFSPac® offers a complete food safety and sanitation system, including product delivery, program documentation and staff education, for a simple fixed cost monthly fee.
Spray Master Technologies (SMT) specializes in central pressure washer systems that enable operators to clean from multiple remote stations, located conveniently throughout their facilities.
Superior Linen & Work Wear provides aprons, dri-fit polos, microfiber towels/mops, mats, server uniforms and skid-resistant shoes. We offer custom embroidery and screenprint.
The Brenmar Co. provides grab ‘n’ go bags for breakfast and after school meals.
TriMark Strategic specializes in foodservice equipment, supply and design solutions. We are a single source for comprehensive, seamless foodservice equipment solutions.
Supplies–Uniforms/Aprons/Gloves
Cool School Café is an industry-leading, points-based program in K-12 foodservice. Purchase qualifying products, submit verification and enhance your meal program with Cool School Cafe Points.
Dexter-Russell provides professional cutlery designed and tested to be kitchen tough. A complete array of professional cutlery, tools and accessories for consistent, time-tested kitchen performance.
Happy Chef Uniforms is the leading uniform supplier to school nutrition professionals. We offer the latest in chef apparel, shirts, aprons and slip-resistant footwear.
Hubert Company is a worldwide leader of excellence in food merchandising. With over 70 years of experience, we partner with you to develop solutions to your greatest challenges.
National Restaurant Supply is a provider of kitchen equipment, small wares, cafeteria serving lines and trays.
PASCO Brokerage is a woman-owned business, is foodservice equipment and small wares supplier offering co-op pricing to K-12 entities.
Shoes For Crews designing and manufacturing safety solutions for the workforce. We also offer free exchanges and our 60-day guarantee.
SR Max Slip Resistant Shoes is a proven industry leader in slip-resistant footwear, with MaxTrax outsole technology, as well as an incredible collection of other slip-resistant brands and styles.
Superior Linen & Work Wear provides aprons, dri-fit polos, microfiber towels/mops, mats, server uniforms and skid-resistant shoes. We offer custom embroidery and screenprint.
TriMark Strategic specializes in foodservice equipment, supply and design solutions. We are a single source for comprehensive, seamless foodservice equipment solutions.
Uniforms Galore is your one-stop shop for the latest in uniform apparel, slip-resistant shoes, aprons and chef-wear. We also provide custom embroidery and screenprinting.
Supplies-Miscellaneous
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources.
Ekon-O-Pac products can be used for both hot and cold items, require no electricity, are easy to clean, keeps food sanitary on the serving line all while speeding up prep times.
Evergreen Packaging supplies school milk and juice cartons and promotes positive messages of sustainable packaging to students through its Carton 2 Garden program.
Form Plastics manufactures progressive solutions for school nutrition programs including recyclable hot/cold trays, eco-friendly trays, lidding film, sealing equipment and accessories.
G.A. Systems specializes in mobile serving counters. and the first to develop grab ’n’ go speed lines and hot-cold dual operation cabinets.
Happy Chef Uniforms is the leading uniform supplier to school nutrition professionals. We offer the latest in chef apparel, shirts, aprons and slip-resistant footwear.
HPS is a member-owned, group-purchasing organization since 1949. Our vision is to help your organization fulfill its mission, goals and financial objectives.
Innoseal Systems offers a re-sealable bag closure system that is fast, safe and easy for your prep and packaging needs. Perfect for grab ’n’ go, FF&V, shared table and mobile feeding stations.
Lakeside Manufacturing helps schools address challenges through mobile equipment solutions.
LoveYourLunchroom.com provides artistically appetizing signs for your lunchroom. Implement a makeover or simply order signs. Easy to buy and top quality. Imagine your space.
PanSaver® Ovenable (400°F) Pan Liners, Cook-Chill Supplies and Shrink-Tight PanCovers are designed to improve food quality, increase food safety and save labor.
Par-Way Tryson has specialized in premium food-release and flavor sprays since 1948. The full line of Vegalene-branded sprays are suited to enhance your operation.
Premier Inc. is the proven and “first-choice” group purchasing program for K-12 operators, offering a comprehensive portfolio of contracted manufacturer agreements and cost-saving solutions.
San Jamar - Carlisle Foodservice Products are now under the umbrella name of CFS Brands—a leading manufacturer for the foodservice, healthcare and janitorial markets.
SICO America offers full turn-key interior design, mobile cafe tables, booth/soft seating, graphics and more to complete and complement your program.
Spray Master Technologies (SMT) specializes in central pressure washer systems that enable operators to clean from multiple remote stations, located conveniently throughout their facilities.
The Brenmar Co. provides grab ‘n’ go bags for breakfast and after school meals.
The Platinum Packaging Group (PPG) offers a unique range of flexible packaging films—whether vertical, horizontal, or tray lidding applications, we have a solution.
TriMark Strategic specializes in foodservice equipment, supply and design solutions. We are a single source for comprehensive, seamless foodservice equipment solutions.
Uninex International is a small minority-owned business that creates portable, energy-efficient air conditioning units.
WNA-Atrium is a national foodservice packaging supplier offering the widest variety of stock and custom solutions specifically designed for the education foodservice industry.
Personal Protective Equipment—PPE
Cooper Atkins is a global manufacturer of high-quality thermometers, timers, and wireless monitoring solutions.
EcoLab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services.
Fluke offers test, measurement, and monitoring products and software that are used in electronic design, manufacturing, and network troubleshooting, as well as in electrical, industrial, medical, process, and calibration applications.
3M offers PPE for food industry environments, including respiratory protection solutions, head/body protection solutions, eye and hearing protection, and more.
MCS Direct offers an array of safety gloves, glasses, and other personal protective gear for the workplace.
ThermoWorks management has decades of experience in the temperature measurement and instrumentation industries.
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