More Photos from my travels

I was asked to post more photos, and I will do so below.  I do want to say that I have hundreds, maybe thousands of photos taken in programs that I have visited.  For me, I put about 100 of them in a Power Point Presentation that I call "Go For The Gold".  It is intended for the food service team.  Since you cannot take your staff out to visit other programs, a PP Presentation is one way of taking other programs to them.  I have tried to offer my presentation to some (who offered to pay), but I refused because each photo has a story and is not always as it appears.  Although some speak for themselves.  If I have some time this Spring I will try to include "speaker notes" with my presentation that tell "the story" of the photo.  If I do get it completed I will make it available at a cost that will cover duplicating and shipping.  If I forget, someone remind me in April.

Breakfast in an Elementary School.  Note 5 different entrees.  Forget the Bacon

 Pizza, burgers, and chicken sandwiches wrapped for self-service

 Yogurt Parfait in an elementary school 

 Pasta, garlic bread, done correctly

This and next two photos = Sample entree set out on the line with description

Colorful assortment of fruit choices in an elementary school

Are any words necessary?

Salad plates, and sandwich choices in a Middle/High School

 Cambro cart turned into deli bar with sandwiches to order.  Located in dining room.

Each of these photos say one thing to me, "someone cares".  Someone cared about the "eye appeal", and the student as a customer.  My point here is that you may not be able to do what another program or manager does, but you should not limit your thinking.  It's all about eye appeal, and the student as a customer.  Sometimes we have to spend a little to make money.  Do what you can, try new things, and encourage your staff to offer ideas.

From time to time take a photo of your lines and then look at them from your customer's view point.  You may be surprised at what you see.

I will post some more photos next week.