Food service areas of responsibility include state and federal regulations (compliance), reporting, record-keeping, food production, distribution, menu planning, nutrition education, budgeting, purchasing, daily cash accountability, maintenance, food service facility planning, employee relations, contract negotiations, contract administration, and public relations.

Food Programs

• Report to Congress-Foods sold in competition with USDA school meal programs, January 12, 2001

Food Law & Regulation

• Food recalls (Department of Agriculture)
• Michigan Food Law (Act 92 of 2000)

Food Service Computer Systems

• eTritonWare Meal Tracker Management System
• ISD Education NewGen School Management Food Service Technology
• Meal Magic
• Meals Plus (1/12/09)
• PCSNow

Contrtacting with Food Service Management Companies

Contact MDE--Cheryl Schubel, 517/241-2597, for documents and assistance.

MSBO Listserv

To join MSBO's Food Service listserv, contact Pat Korloch, 517/327-5920.

Best of School Food Service Web Sites

• Brighton Schools - Student Nutrition Program

Michigan Food Resources

• Michigan Department of Education
• MDE Administrative Policies
• SNAM/MDE Training
• MDE News and Notes Archives
• School Nutrition Association of Michigan

National & Federal Resources

• School Nutrition Association
• USDA National Agricultural Library
• National Food Service Management Institute
• USDA Food and Nutrition Service
• USDA Food Distribution Program

Other Food Service Links

• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
• IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit

Miscellaneous

• Food Service Task Calendar (Word)

School Nutrition Association of Michigan

If you are a member of MSBO and SNAM you are eligible for a discounted MSBO membership. See SNAM for more information on the organization.