Catering staff and facilities

Kitchen refurbishment

Across Kent many schools don't have cooking facilities on site. Where possible, KCC will support these schools to install a production kitchen. Client Services have supported schools by providing new cooking equipment (for example potato peelers, vegetable preparation machines, blenders, knives and boards or refrigerators).

Training for staff involved in school meals

Client Services are a member of the School Food Excellence And Skills Training (FEAST) network. This is a network of training providers from across England who offer training for anyone involved in school meals.  For information, visit the School FEAST website.

Janet Stein, Client Services Manager said: "Training is one area where we can really make a difference. In Kent we aim to have a skilled, motivated workforce using good quality, fresh, local produce and a service that is well supported by pupils, parents, head teachers and governors."

All schools have the Food in Schools Toolkit produced by the Department of Health. This advises on: breakfast clubs, tuck shops, drinking water, healthy vending machines, lunch boxes, the dining room environment, cookery clubs and growing clubs.