Our operating systems, tools, and standards are proven to create a quality program along with greater efficiency in food preparation and program administration. Our buying power and vendor relationships maximize choices and minimize procurement costs. And our corporate nutrition, culinary, and brand resources enable any district to deliver best-in-class service, while maintaining a fiscally responsible program.
Maximize Effectiveness
A successful, self-sustaining food program means more general funding for your district. Add to your food service program revenues, Title 1, and compensatory funding through increased meal participation, maximized efficiencies, and reduced costs. Consistent high-quality operating systems and standards that leverage your resources will create efficiencies in food preparation, food service delivery, and program administration.
Maximize the effectiveness of every food service dollar with the power of ARAMARK resources and practices.
Program Administration
- Manage meals per labor hour to maximize resources and productivity
- Maximize usage of U.S. government-provided commodity products with flexible recipes
- Ensure compliance with federal reimbursements and accounting procedures
Preparation
- Implement high standards for food handling and preparation
- Provide standardized tested recipes/best products for consistent menus
- Create buying efficiencies, ensure consistent product offerings, and improve service flow with menu templates
Technology
- Improve tracking of meal participation, free and reduced meals, and product purchases with point-of-sale (POS) systems
- Generate more Title 1 funding by streamlining free and reduced meal applications
- Improve food production management, food cost control, and documentation compliance through PRIMA, our proprietary food production system
Procurement
- Leverage economies of scale, volume-buying, and vendor relationships
- Influence new product development through network of suppliers
- Optimize utilization of raw and processed government commodities
- Ensure that purchased products comply with health and wellness initiatives and satisfy cultural trends