Training

On the Menu Monthly Calls

Upcoming dates-  Feb. 25 and March 25

• Thursday, Feb. 25 from 2-3 p.m. MST
  • Register here. ***Zoom is the platform for this call. Please note this change.***
  • This call will dive into community engagement for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Hunger Free Colorado will speak to the importance of engagement and being participant-centered, sponsors will share their experience with community engagement, and Cooking Matters will share ways to connect parents with resources they need.  
• General Information
  • Held the last Thursday of each month from 2-3 p.m. MST
  • The same registration link is used for each call (not including Feb). Either register in advance or click this link to join the call. 
  • Topics are determined monthly based on School Food Authority/sponsor requests
  • Complete this online form to submit topics for discussion

School Nutrition and Nourish Colorado Meal Quality Training #3 

Join the third in a four part series of interactive meal quality trainings! This training is designed to build upon the recipes and ideas shared in Training #2 and will help you create more efficiencies and ultimately, take care of your future self. Presenters will discuss different time management techniques and tools like a weekly production planner so you can identify opportunities to seamlessly introduce new recipes and ideas into your daily routine. Food Service Directors who also work in a kitchen and Kitchen Managers would both benefit from attending this training. As always, we work to design engaging and interactive trainings that are built off your participation, even virtually! We look forward to ‘seeing’ you!  

• Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. MST
• To join the webinar, please click this link
  • After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
• Chef Fez and Chef Jessica from Nourish Colorado will be available from 1 to 2 p.m. for tech support

School year 2020-2021 SFSP Webinar Recordings

School Meal Eligibility Webinar Recordings

On the Menu Calls

• January On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn about Special Dietary Needs and COVID-19 success stories from districts across the state
  • Recorded on Jan. 28, 2021. [Short technical disruption in the beginning of the recording]
  • January On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
• November On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn about serving multiple meals at a time, back-up plan options, and reimbursement and meal count report
  • Recorded on Nov. 19, 2020. 
  • November On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
• October On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn about menu planning, procurement, and the FY20 USDA Equipment Grant Application
  • Recorded on Oct. 29, 2020

Colorado School Nutrition Unit and Nourish Colorado Meal Quality Trainings

• Meal Quality Training #1: Participants review food safety during COVID-19, identify and build communication and marketing strategies, and learn new ways to set teams up for success through partnerships, equipment, and meal prep ideas
  • Recorded on Sept. 30, 2020
  • Click here to download the training certificate
• Meal Quality Training #2: Participants learn to evaluate varying presentation techniques, ideas for special diets, and best practices to efficiently assemble meals
  • Recorded on Dec. 2, 2020
  • Click here to download the training certificate

October 1 Count/Free Lunch Webinar Recording

• Participants learn about October count submission and the importance of reporting free lunch eligibility accurately.
  • Recorded on Sept. 16, 2020. 

Community Innovation in Summer Meals Grant 

• Participants learn about application instructions including how to apply. 
  • Recorded on Mar. 10, 2020.