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Originally Posted by StarFish106
I cooked Sun-Thursday for dinner at 6pm every night
My purveyor was US Foodservice for most items but I still had a produce person that delivered 3 x a week, a milk person and a bread person. They always had fresh fruit on hand and breakfast items (cereal, bagels, cream cheese, frozen waffles). I have never seen Life cereal disappear so fast with that group.
It doesn't matter who your purveyor is, it's is knowing how to cook and not rely on pre-made foods. Now if your food budget isn't that big that can be a big issue and you may need that more than some. I was lucky that I had a pretty ok budget to work with each semester.
I did do most of what you listed and gave at least 2-3 entree options each (for my carnivores, vegetarians and the "i am on xx diet this week that says I have to eat tree bark so what do you have for that'). The biggest thing they liked was dessert. Salad bar was mandatory
I did chicken. turkey, fish and shrimp a lot..not too much beef as they weren't usually big beef eaters outside of the hamburger. I did ethnic, meals for those that were celebrating Passover (big hit) those that were lactose or gluten intolerant, had one girl that was Kosher. I had compartment plates w/ lids for late plates that were in the fridge. I have a culinary degree so I knew all the ins and outs of sanitation regarding food.
If a request was made for a specific food it had to benefit the majority not just one person (unless for religious or dietary needs). Some things I just could not get in bulk or a size that would not encorage waste.
The job had its ups and downs, a big up was having the summer/spring break/christmas break off. That was always cool. The downs were I was an independent contractor so I had to provide my own benefits (which I wrote off). It is a hard job ( just me for 22+ people) but it was fun and I got to see some a NPC does their rush vs. the NPHC way @ my school. It was a learning experience in so many other ways.
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LOL, ups and downs would be putting it nicely!
Weekly food bananza or meals suck!
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Friday, fish or mac and cheese for respect!
Don't really fly anymore!
So, a monthly menu, correct?
Buffet of Asian, Italian.
Itialian- pasta and meat balls or sausge. Pizza.
Asian- stir fry or Chow mein.
Mexican- tacos, burritos, encialadas, tostados, and add refied beans or rice.
American-Burgers, hot dogs, cheep steak(?). Fries. Chicken, baked, fried or BBQ.
Potatoes, Mashed with gravy, fried, scalloped with different spices.
Shrimp, every so often with potatoes, shrimp sauce or lemon butter!
How about a breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, and hash browns with sausage or bacon?
Winter-Clam Chowder or Chili for the chill. Tomatoe soup and grilled cheese sandwiches?
Grilled ham and cheese with chip and dip.
Oh for the ladies, a Chef salad, lot of items can be added with varying dressings.
Difference to keep it new is an answer as you are the grand chef pooba!
Just thought of an item that sound baed but taste great!
Tom's Gooey Buns!
Cheep and really tastes good.
Bologna or hot dogs ground up. Add mayo, sweet pickle relish, a little horse radish, and mustard.
Deli buns with a mix on the bottom and cheeze whiz on the top. Close bun.
Place in oven and bake untill the cheese is melted int the mix. Add side dishes like tater tots or french fries with BBQ or pork and beans, chip and dip. Salad if so desire!