Preparing, cooking, and serving food to hundreds, if not thousands, of students and faculty members is part of everyday life for school cafeteria workers. That includes when issues such as budget constraints, regulatory oversight, and limited labor are involved. So, how can cafeterias continue delivering nutritious meals to students multiple times daily? Slicers and mixers from Globe Food Equipment can help.
Meeting the Demands of K-12 Foodservice: Challenges and Solutions
In the modern era, K-12 schools face more setbacks than ever, forcing administrators and operators to get creative about finding solutions. For example, budgetary constraints can hinder districts hoping to invest in top-tier commercial kitchen equipment.
Additionally, strict federal and state regulatory food standards must be maintained. For example, cafeterias must consider dietary restrictions when developing menus and offer suitable alternatives whenever possible. Plus, as regulations change, schools must adapt quickly.
While Globe Food Equipment can't solve all of these challenges, it can allow cafeterias to run more efficiently with fewer staff members and assist in creating healthy meals. Built to withstand high volumes of ingredients with limited supervision and maintenance, Globe equipment is an excellent choice for school kitchens.
Directing Efficiency With Globe Commercial Slicers
Many cafeterias rely on simple dishes with relatively few ingredients. Sandwiches are a
staple of school menus because they're easy to prepare and assemble. However, operators must use commercial slicers to handle the volume and diversity of ingredients.
For example, high-quality commercial slicers must be able to handle meats and cheeses 
with ease. Elementary and middle schools may have hundreds of students to serve, while some larger high schools can have several thousand students to feed. Using a slicer that can accommodate those numbers daily is essential.
The Globe slicer selection guide lets school nutrition directors find the perfect machine for each school cafeteria. By answering a few questions about the type of foods used and how many hours of preparation are necessary, operators can discover the best slicers to handle their workload.
Guiding Optimization With Globe Commercial Mixers
As with slicers, commercial mixers are integral for K-12 foodservice. Generally thought of to help with kneading dough, commercial mixers can also be used to whip products
and mix ingredients into a recipe. Think of large batches of meatloaf or making homemade soups.
Globe mixers also come in handy when school cafeterias have limited labor. Easy to load, operate, and move, their mixes allow a single worker to operate multiple mixers simultaneously, speeding up food production and ensuring consistent quality for each meal service. Available in floor models or countertop versions, there's a Globe mixer for every sized school.
Ensuring Safety and Hygiene in K-12 Food Prep
Regulatory oversight is a standard part of school foodservice, particularly regarding cleanliness and hygiene. Operators must utilize strict cleaning practices to prevent cross-contamination and food-borne illnesses.
So, all equipment used within the cafeteria must be easy to clean and maintain, even if the kitchen has a relatively high turnover rate. New workers must learn to use and clean each machine effectively during and after shifts. Because Globe commercial foodservice equipment is made of stainless steel and uses high-end engineering, staff can clean each piece thoroughly. And with the built-in cleaning schedules that the S-Series slicers utilize, it's easier than ever to keep track of when it's time to clean and sanitize equipment.
Find out if Globe commercial foodservice equipment is right for your school cafeteria:
