Keeping students safe while eating with us is our #1 priority. We are constantly working closely alongside District Administrators to prepare and evolve our dining operations to respond to changing needs. Our key areas of focus will be to:

• Introduce more classroom dining; this will help avoid crowds in the cafeteria, when possible
• Use disposable food service items; if non-disposable items are used, they will be handled with gloves and washed with dish soap and hot water, or in a dishwasher
• Offer pre-packaged boxes or bags; this will help avoid sharing food and utensils
• Close or minimize communal spaces; otherwise, keep physical distance of at least 6 feet apart, add physical barriers such as plastic flexible screens if needed, and stagger use of these spaces, while cleaning and disinfecting between use.

Our Aramark Covid-19 training and tools include a robust re-opening plan that all managers must review with their employees. This includes instructions on cleaning procedures and products, social distancing guidance, workplace hygiene, personal protective equipment, and employee health checks.

Cleanliness and food safety are a priority for our cafeteria staff. They are trained weekly on following proper safety practices, while implementing increased measures unique to Covid-19. The school cleaning staff is continuously cleaning and disinfecting community spaces. They are trained on appropriate use of cleaning and disinfection chemicals and provided with the personal protective equipment (PPE) required.