Step 1:
Preparing and Partnering
Staff Culinary Training
Learn about culinary training programs and resources for your staff.
Cultural Humility and Cultural Competence
Develop a foundation in cultural humility and cultural competence
Engaging with Underrepresented Groups
Learn how to identify and engage with underrepresented groups in your school community
Finding and Collaborating with Schools and Community Partners
Explore seeking and engaging with school and community partners
The Process of Community Collaboration
Learn the key steps for working with the community toward a common goal
Collaboration Success Stories
Learn about different ways to collaborate with community partners
Resources for Inspiration
Find inspiration and borrow resources from others who have succeeded in cultural community collaborations
Step 2:
Identifying and Sourcing
Learning through Observation
Notice student food and flavor preferences
Strategies for Soliciting Recipes from the School Community
Leverage opportunities for gathering cultural recipes
Recipes from Home Customizable Template
Fillable and printable template to invite sharing of recipes from students and the school community.
Co-Creation Sessions with Students
Brainstorm with students to explore possibilities
Step 3:
Testing and Standardizing
USDA Recipe Standardization Guide for School Nutrition Programs
A “how-to” guide on recipe standardization for school nutrition recipes
CICN Webinar: Introducing the USDA Recipe Standardization Guide for School Nutrition Programs
Overview of using the recipe standardization guide in your school nutrition program
Cultural Recipe Standardization Three Phase Process
Resource to learn about the phases of recipe standardization and how to apply them when standardizing cultural recipes
USDA Standardized Recipe Template
Editable USDA standardized recipe template
Recipe Review Checklist
A checklist to review and verify a standardized recipe
Certification of Compliance Worksheets
Step 4:
Implementing and Marketing
Planning for a Successful New Recipe Launch
Tips for introducing
new culturally inclusive recipes to staff
Implementing New Items
Tips for marketing and leveraging school community resources for a successful debut of new culturally inclusive foods on your school menu.
Taste-Testing Resources
Resources for successful taste-testing events
Step 5:
Evaluating and Expanding
Ongoing Evaluation of Culturally Inclusive Recipes
Evaluate the process and monitor participation when including culturally inclusive items on the school menu
Developing, Implementing, and Assessing Menu Surveys
Get feedback from students on current and future menu items
