ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SCHOOL SNACK/BREAKFAST PROGRAMS
School snack and breakfast programs are run by a variety of people- teachers, principals, secretaries, students, parents and other community volunteers. A successful student nutrition program has a team of champions, each understanding her/his own role and working towards the same goal.
Principals
Support the student nutrition program
Communicate with parents
Ensure school and Ministry guidelines, including nutrition guidelines, are being followed
Ensure, at minimum, one person has the Food Handler Certification (if serving high-risk foods)
Seek community/staff support and participation
Program Coordinator
Budget Secretary
Volunteers
All Committee Members
Responsible for daily operations of the program
Manage funds, supplies, etc.
Assess if food donations meet program guidelines
Develop menu with nutritious food; refer to the SNP Nutrition Guidelines
Ensure safe food handling; arrange for food handling training
Submit SNP application to Lead Agency
Order and purchase food and supplies
Create separate ledger devoted to the student nutrition program
Enter all incoming funds and expenses in a timely manner
Submit financial report (ledger), upon request
Prepare/serve food
Food shopping/ordering
Support program as needed
Promote the program
Ensure program is universally accessible, positively promoted and does not create stigma against students
Write grant proposals and organize fundraising events