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Menu Planning Resources
The menu controls the heart and soul of a tuckshop operation… the food.
When planning a menu it’s important to consider the capacity for making food on site, the nutritional needs of students, supply availability, dietary requirements, and how appealing the menu will be to the school community, which will determine how you market it.
Costing is also crucial as it will determine the success of your financial goals.
Menu planning can be a daunting process for convenors, especially if you’re new to working in a tuckshop.
Our menu planning resources cover topics like how to create an efficient menu, portion control, managing workflow, marketing options, service styles, meeting dietary requirements, and how to plan in line with the Smart Choices strategy.
Menu Planning Resources
Have you ever stopped to think about what makes you love (or hate) a food? For many children with ASD eating can be challenging,...
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Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in Australia, so it’s important to understand its different dietary...
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A nourish bowl is a well-balanced, healthy meal containing a variety of nutrient dense ingredients, including vegetables,...
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Gluten is a protein found naturally in wheat, rye and barley-based products. These are generally foods such as bread, pasta,...
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It’s important to give students energy between meals, to help them learn and play. Snacks are a great way to get this...
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One of the best ways to teach our children to appreciate cultural diversity is through tasting and cooking foods from around...
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Easy, nutritious, cheap and quick – popcorn is a great addition to your snack menu.
When it’s air-popped and lightly...
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Every year the Children’s Book Council of Australia brings children and books together across Australia through Childrenâ€...
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Theme Days
Theme days are a great way to get the students and school community involved with the canteen. Tuckshop staff...
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When planning the menu it is important to realise that less is more. From our experience at QAST, the fewer menu items, the...
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Tuckshops are getting more and more requests for plant-based, vegetarian and vegan foods from students.
We know it can...
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The majority of your menu should be meals prepared on site, these can be made from scratch or by using convenience foods such...
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To be a profitable tuckshop it is essential to maximise every purchase.
There are several ways to achieve this. Meal deals...
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With only 1% of Queensland children eating the recommended number of vegetables each day, tuckshops can encourage students...
