Sodexo outlines Bright Bites program; Molalla to enter Future Chefs Challenge
Summary
Sodexo managers presented Bright Bites Kitchen for K–5 and said Molalla will take part in the National Future Chefs Challenge on March 13; discussions included meal counts, milk options, sourcing and kitchen equipment maintenance.
Representatives from Sodexo presented a new elementary meal brand and related services to the board.
Antonia Etzel, Molalla River School District Sodexo manager, and Michelle Heistand, Sodexo senior marketing manager for K–12, described Bright Bites Kitchen and what the program will provide to K–5 students. They noted an increase in meals served over recent years, discussed beverage options (skim and whole milk and other drink choices), sourcing of food served in the district and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Etzel said Molalla will participate in the National Future Chefs Challenge on March 13.
The board asked questions about meal counts, sourcing and equipment; no formal contract action was recorded at this meeting.
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