The document discusses guidelines for effective canteen services in schools. It emphasizes that canteens should offer nutritious and balanced meals to support students' health and learning. Key considerations include providing diverse and affordable menu options, maintaining high hygiene standards, involving stakeholders, promoting nutritional education, and complying with all relevant regulations. The goal is to establish canteens as a resource that contributes to a supportive environment for students through healthy eating.

1. CANTEEN SERVICES
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2.  Canteen services typically refer
to the provision of food and
beverages in a workplace, school,
hospital, or other institutions.
The goal is to offer convenient
and nutritious meals to
individuals within a specific
environment. Canteen services
are often managed by a
dedicated team or a contracted
service provider.
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As part of the school environment, a
canteen is in a unique position to make
a positive contribution to students’
health and welfare.

4. Herearesomeaspectstoconsiderwhenitcomestocanteenservicesinschools:
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
• Ensure that the canteen offers a
variety of nutritious and balanced
food options. This includes a mix of
fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and
lean proteins. Limit the availability of
high-sugar and high-fat snacks.
MENU DIVERSITY
 Provide a diverse menu to cater to
different tastes and dietary
preferences. Consider including
options for vegetarians, vegans,
and individuals with specific dietary
restrictions or allergies.
HYGIENE AND SAFETY
• Strict hygiene standards should be
maintained in the canteen to ensure
the safety of the food being served.
Regular inspections and training for
canteen staff on food safety practices
are essential.
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5. Herearesomeaspectstoconsiderwhenitcomestocanteenservicesinschools:
AFFORDABILITY
• Strive to make meals and
snacks affordable for students to
encourage healthy eating habits.
Consider offering meal deals or
subsidized options for students
from lower-income families.
INVOLVEMENT OF
STAKEHOLDERS
 Seek input from students,
parents, and teachers when
planning the canteen menu.
This can help ensure that the
offerings align with the
preferences and nutritional
needs of the school community.
EDUCATIONAL
INITIATIVES
• Use the canteen as a platform for
educating students about the
importance of healthy eating.
Consider incorporating nutrition
education into the school curriculum
or through posters and information
sessions.
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6. Herearesomeaspectstoconsiderwhenitcomestocanteenservicesinschools:
SUSTAINABILITY
• Emphasize sustainability in the
canteen operations by reducing
single-use plastics, sourcing local and
seasonal produce, and minimizing
food waste. Consider implementing
recycling programs and encouraging
the use of reusable containers.
TIMELINESS AND
CONVENIENCE
 Ensure that the canteen
services are efficient and that
students have enough time to
purchase and consume their
meals during designated break
times.
FEEDBACK MECHANISM
• Establish a feedback system where
students and staff can provide input
on the canteen services. This can help
identify areas for improvement and
address any concerns that may arise.
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7. Herearesomeaspectstoconsiderwhenitcomestocanteenservicesinschools:
COMPLIANCE WITH
REGULATIONS
 Ensure that the canteen
complies with local health and
safety regulations. This includes
proper food storage, handling,
and preparation practices.
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8. Canteen
This policy directs schools
to information about the
requirements for school
canteens.
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9. When establishing and managing a
canteen, schools must comply with:
 Finance Manual — Section 12
Trading Operations, which sets out
requirements for trading
operations
 Canteens, Healthy Eating and
Other Food Services Policy
 Food Handling in Canteens Policy
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10.  Schools may contact Schools
Procurement or the
department's Legal Division
to determine the appropriate
outsourcing/licensing
agreement — refer to
the School council canteen
license templates (staff login
required) available through
legal services.
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Additionally, if schools outsource the
canteen services to a third-party provider,
schools must enter into a license
agreement with the third-party provider —
refer to Community Use of Schools —
Hiring, Licensing and Community Joint Use
Agreements Policy for information about
license agreements and templates.

11. Thefunctionsofschoolcanteensareto:
 provide a service to the school community.
 provide a variety of nutritious and
attractively presented food and drinks at a
reasonable cost and reinforce classroom
learning.
 The canteen provides a rewarding
opportunity for parents to be involved in
their child’s school. A canteen can become
an essential source of nutrition education
that supports what students learn in the
classroom and supports a whole school
approach to healthy eating.
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12.  “It is important that parents,
teachers and students work
together to support a whole-
school-approach to healthy
eating and build a school
culture which supports
students to choose nutritious
foods and drinks, and a
healthy lifestyle”
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The Department of Education
does have a policy on Canteen
and Healthy Foods and in this
statement it says:

13. CANTEENAND HEALTHY FOODS POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to
ensure school food services
provide food and drinks which
contribute to a supportive,
healthy school environment.
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14. School food services can have a major impact on the foods and drinks that students are exposed to
and consume. Enjoyment of healthy foods and drinks has a wide range of positive benefits for
student health and learning outcomes such as:
 providing important nutrients
that students need to be alert
and engaged in classroom
 activities and for healthy
physical development and
performance
 supporting the development of
healthy eating habits and
preferences
 paving the way for good health
and prevention of chronic illness
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15. FOOD HANDLING IN CANTEENS POLICY
The purpose of this policy is
to ensure school food
premises are operated
safely and food is handled
appropriately.
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16. Details
• School canteens are Class 2
food premises and must
demonstrate that food is safe
to eat in accordance with
the Food Act 1984 (Vic) (the
Act).
SCHOOL COUNCILS MUST ENSURE THAT SCHOOL
CANTEENS MEET LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
UNDER THE ACT BY:
 having a food safety supervisor with the
training, skills and knowledge to ensure that:
o all regulations are followed
o anyone handling food has the correct
training
 ensuring a food safety program is prepared
based on the Department of Health and Human
Services template. Information on where
schools can purchase this template can be
found in the Resources section
 lodging the food safety program with the
municipal council at the time of registration
and re-registration
• Class 2 food premises are those
whose main activity is handling
unpackaged potentially hazardous
foods which need correct temperature
control during the food handling
process, including cooking and storage,
to keep them safe. This includes
restaurants, fast food outlets, pubs,
caterers, delicatessens, supermarkets
with delicatessens, cafes and most
manufacturers.
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17. Effective canteen services
contribute not only to the
physical well-being of
individuals but also to a
positive and productive
environment within the
institution or workplace.
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18. Thank you
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