Purchasing foodservice equipment and/or planning new and renovated school nutrition facilities can be one of the most challenging projects school nutrition directors undertake. To be successful school nutrition directors must provide leadership to making informed decisions and communicate with other professionals involved in the process. This resource will give school nutrition directors a competitive advantage as they approach their equipment purchases and facility design projects as Trusted Advisors. Published 2009. R131-08
Online templates or tools from the Equipment Purchasing & Facility Design for School Nutrition Program resource can be used by School Nutrition Directors for planning equipment and facility needs. Published 2011.
Complete Resource: Sections One and TwoComplete resource that includes both sections one and two. Published 2009. R131-08
View or DownloadSection One: Introduction to Equipment and Facility Design for School Nutrition ProgramsChapters one through eight. Published 2009. R131-08
View or DownloadSpace Allocation for School Nutrition Facility DesignTemplate. Published 2011.
View or DownloadSection Two: Making Specific Equipment ChoicesChapters nine through sixteen. Published 2009. R131-08
View or DownloadChecklist for Assessing Large Equipment NeedsTool for planning equipment purchases. Published 2011.
View or DownloadChecklist for Assessing Small Equipment NeedsTool for planning equipment purchases. Published 2011.
View or DownloadMenu Equipment Selection MatrixInteractive template will help you determine your equipment needs based on the food items on your cycle menu. Published 2011.
View or DownloadSchool Nutrition Program ProfileInteractive template will help you gather information about your facility for planning equipment purchasing and facility design. Published 2011.
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