Mission

Our mission is to serve 9,000 breakfasts and 7,500 lunches daily to the students of Hawthorne School District. The meals are to follow the federal and state guidelines in regards to meal analysis and meal counting.  The meals are to be prepared according to county health codes. Operational decisions and practices are based on our financial parameters.  We work within our budget.

 Values

Safety,  Honesty, Healthful Foods, Personal Best

 Vision

Children are eating safe and healthful foods prepared with care by the food service employees.  The children are greeted with respect.  Each food service employee puts forth her personal best in her daily tasks for herself, co-workers, and most importantly for the child in front of her.   

Goals

1. Adhere to the federal guidelines, state regulations, educational codes, senate and assembly bills specific to the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program.
2. Follow the standard operation procedures for a clean and sanitary kitchen.
3. Follow the menu that has been analyzed, serving the proper portion sizes.
4. Follow standard operation procedures for the heating and storage of food.
5. Serve presentable and tasty foods.
6.  Maintain equipment in good repair.
7. Provide students with a positive experience in the cafeteria.
8. Provide pleasant customer service to the principal and staff.