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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Production Record Template
Documentation and Kitchen References

Production Record Template

Use this production record template to keep track of how much food is prepared and served.

Updated 12/14/2020

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 02/09/2023

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 02/09/2023

Recess Before Lunch Guide
Best Practices

Recess Before Lunch Guide

A guide from Montana Team Nutrition on how to advocate for recess before lunch with resources, research, pilot project, and marketing materials.
Recipes from The Lunch Box
Recipes and Sample Menus

Recipes from The Lunch Box

Large collection of student-approved quantity recipes developed for school meal programs.
Refrigerate for Safety Sign
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage | Food Safety and Sanitation

Refrigerate for Safety Sign

Print and laminate this sign and place near refrigerated storage to promote food safety.

Updated 01/28/2021

Rise & Shine Illinois
Partner Organizations and Networking | Best Practices

Rise & Shine Illinois

A partnership between Share Our Strength and several Illinois hunger-relief organizations to increase utilization of the National School Breakfast Program.
Salad Bar Daily Options Sign
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Salad Bar Daily Options Sign

Laminate and place this 18x24 sign near the salad bar to list the daily options.

Updated 01/28/2021

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

School Meals That Rock
Partner Organizations and Networking | Best Practices

School Meals That Rock

Facebook page with a wealth of new and emerging school meal trends and information, as well as pictures and stories from around the nation.