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“Perception is reality.”
The perception of most parents with students in our school system is that the cafeteria is a place where the dining experience is that of an institutional facility. Walls are painted a depressing color. Tables and chairs are falling apart. The service sub-par, and the only thing on the menu is sloppy joes made with mystery meats. These decision making parents lean back upon their antiquated experiences and those opinions are strengthened by Saturday Night Live skits and Adam Sandler movies . The reality is that today’s school cafeterias, cafes, food courts, and restaurants are staffed by professionals who provide the type of customer service that you can’t find anywhere else. When was the last time you went to your favorite restaurant and your server knew your name? Probably when you were in high school. Not only is the cafeteria staff next level but the district office staff is as well. Among many things, they are focused on providing the most nutritionally sound meals that taste delicious, thriving as the only business within the school. Yes, they exist to make money and our customers (a.k.a. guests) are students. And guess what... The more students that eat, the better they perform in class. The icing on the cake is the more students that eat, the more money the department makes that can be put back into the program to get higher quality food, better equipment, more welcoming seating areas, better technology, etc. See the cycle! How do those of us who know the truth, who live this reality day in and day out, change the perception of others? Show off a little bit! You accomplish amazing feats every day and you look great doing it. Start sharing more on social media. Get involved in community events. Continue upgrading technologies. Compete with restaurants to provide students with the best dining experience possible. Most of all, keep being there for the students who love you. Eventually the perception will change, we just need to continue being diligent. We are highly trained and skilled. We make healthy and delicious food for students and staff. We are essential to the school day and to our communities. And no matter what some people think, nobody does it better than us! To you we say, “You are amazing! Keep up the great work.” Every time a plate is served you are creating a new experience. You are impacting someone’s perception and helping them to form their reality of what school nutrition is. Be the change you wish to see in our world. Be the face of school nutrition.
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| Amanda@NxtGenNetwork.com | Co-Creator Co-Editor Amanda Venezia
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