Fiscal accountability in district food service departments is imperative given the challenge of operating in a highly regulated environment, often with limited revenue, inadequate facilities, and the high personnel costs. When districts change from a model of ready-to-serve foods to scratch-cooked meals, fiscal management becomes even more crucial.
This “Food Services Fiscal Management” resource includes worksheets on labor costs, food costs, meal counts, and budget development to help schools plan the financial side of their mission.
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