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Four Steps to Improve Your K12 Foodservice Operation

Written by Meredith Kenton | July 02, 2025

Running a K12 foodservice operation is no small feat. From managing meal prep to handling picky eaters and navigating dietary restrictions, school cafeterias are some of the most complex foodservice environments around.

At BradyPLUS, we understand these challenges. That’s why we’ve developed a simple, four-step framework to help you streamline your cafeteria operations, serve healthier meals, and improve your bottom line.

1. Identify Pain Points

Before you can improve, you have to evaluate. Use the summer downtime to assess your kitchen, equipment, and team needs.

 

2. Work Smarter with Technology & Equipment

Once you’ve pinpointed the problems, bring in smart solutions. Cook-chill systems and high-efficiency tools can transform your kitchen.



3. Simplify

One of the easiest ways to improve productivity for smaller school districts is to simplify your process by utilizing a commissary kitchen. You can save on labor and food costs by pre-cooking and preparing all the food at a central offsite location.

4. Be Flexible

Your equipment should work as hard as you do—across multiple meal types and times of day.


 

Let's Take Your Cafeteria to the Next Level

BradyPLUS is here to help you improve productivity, maximize your space, and create a foodservice experience that keeps students happy and healthy.

👉 Schedule your consultation today and let’s build a smarter, healthier, greener cafeteria together.