We Are Your K12 Culinary Training Experts
We help you move forward with your biggest school food improvement initiatives!
We provide your team with the skills training and support they need to cook more and more beautiful, fresh, whole-food-based-menus, from scratch, everyday, in your Child Nutrition Program!
…But First the Food!
We all know that budgets matter—there’s no getting around that.
But when budgets and other concerns take center stage, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly drives success in any foodservice business: the food itself.
PLAN your cycle menus well.
PROCURE and manage the food carefully.
PREPARE and serve the food in fresh and tasty ways.
PROCLAIM your food improvement efforts to your community.
With your Focus on the FOOD First, soon you will have a steady stream of happy customers that will make budget frustrations a thing of the past!
What We Do
Chef Kent Getzin Consulting is a leader in the transformation of the child nutrition industry, teaching essential culinary skills, improving kitchen efficiencies and systems, and championing a shift from processed, heat-and-serve meals to fresh, scratch-made meals emphasizing locally procured, whole food ingredients.
We inspire confidence and purpose in school nutrition professionals, empowering them to serve beautiful, nourishing meals that kids love!
“To be successful in any food service environment, It’s gotta be all about the food first”
Our Hands-on Trainings
The Lab-Setting Approach
All “lab-Setting” (Non-Student Day/laboratory/classroom setting) classes are hands-on, whole foods focused and customized to meet your team’s most urgent training needs.
The Live-Setting Approach
Keep earning valuable reimbursements while training your team during their normal work hours. No staff overtime or extra time required!
The Team-Builders Event
Pull the whole crew together for a fun and educational way to build the team! Awesome at start-up or a fun way to get in the team spirit anytime of year.
✨ Our Program operates within budget
✨ We are always ready for the next Admin Review
✨ Everyday we make and serve beautiful, delicious foods
✨ Program participation levels are high because kids LOVE the food
✨ Our Staff loves what they do! Staff pride, competence, and confidence are high and always improving
✨ Our parents, community, and other stakeholders are proud supporters of the work we're doing because it's inspiring
Your Success is Within Reach!
The Four Pillars of Success in School Food Service
If you want to shake up school food service and serve meals that actually matter, you’ve got to build on these four solid pillars. Think of them as your secret sauce to success
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
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