Prepare meal counts: Collect and verify student attendance to accurately determine the number of meals required.
Coordinate with kitchen staff: Communicate finalized meal counts and confirm delivery schedules to ensure timely service.
Set up the serving area: Arrange tables, sanitize all surfaces, and prepare age-appropriate utensils and serving supplies.
Serve meals safely: Adhere to all food safety and handling protocols, ensuring each student receives the correct meal type as required.
Support student feeding: Provide respectful assistance to children as needed while promoting independence and self-feeding skills.
Record meal consumption: Document any notable feeding concerns, including meal refusal, reduced appetite, or potential choking risk indicators.
Clean and sanitize: Collect utensils, wipe and disinfect tables, and dispose of food waste in accordance with sanitation guidelines.