Stations, salad bars, and flavors

• Many high schools offer multiple food stations - from burrito bars to Asian food pop-ups – that cater to diverse preferences and allow students more choice 
• In Cincinnati, students have salad bars and open air merchandisers where they can serve themselves and customize their meals

Spotlight on cooking

• Showing students items that are freshly made or adapting an open kitchen format, where some of the prep work is conducted in view of kids
• In Azusa, rotisserie chickens are prominently displayed and sliced on Fridays
• Go further by adopting practices from restaurant design and college cafeterias

Visible, comprehensive menus

• Showing allergens, special dietary requirements and other details
• San Juan Capistrano uses Mealviewer which doubles as a menu planning program and menu display

Chef-inspired menus and training

Head chefs and guests from restaurants have revamped menus and trained kitchen staff across the country.