University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Resources

Our downloadable resources include cycle menu examples, recipes, cafeteria signage, and other tools to give your program a boost. We’ve also compiled links to partner sites with information on best practices for a variety of child nutrition topics.

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Staff Recognition Survey
Best Practices

Staff Recognition Survey

Use this survey to learn about your employees' preferences for recognition. You may also use this as a guide to creating your own survey if some of the questions don’t apply, or you want to add more answer options.

Updated 04/26/2023

Quick Kitchen Conversions (11 x 14)
Documentation and Kitchen References

Quick Kitchen Conversions (11 x 14)

Laminate and hang in food prep areas as a quick reference for cooks.

Updated 06/28/2024

Quick Kitchen Conversions (8.5 x 11)
Documentation and Kitchen References

Quick Kitchen Conversions (8.5 x 11)

Laminate and hang in food prep areas as a quick reference for cooks.

Updated 06/28/2024

6 Super Reasons to Sign Up for School Meals
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

6 Super Reasons to Sign Up for School Meals

Use this handout to promote meal participation -- include in back-to-school information packets, post on your school's website, or use in any other way you see fit.

Updated 07/19/2024

Plate Waste Audit Report Example
Best Practices

Plate Waste Audit Report Example

A sample plate waste audit report identifying potential ways to decrease food waste in the cafeteria.

Updated 04/27/2021

Vegetables Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Vegetables Recipe Packet

A compilation of vegetable-focused recipes, including Cowboy Corn Salad with Chips.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

Portable Snacks Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Portable Snacks Recipe Packet

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Apple Pie Cereal Mix and Strawberry Krispies.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

Smoothies and Yogurt Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Smoothies and Yogurt Recipe Packet

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Cherry Chocolate and and Banana Split Smoothies.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

Savory Combinations Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Savory Combinations Recipe Packet

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Chicken Veggie Pockets and Fiesta Wraps.

Source: Iowa and Kansas Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

Fruit Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Fruit Recipe Packet

A compilation of fruit-based recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Stuffed Strawberries and Funky Fruit Salsa.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022