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Team Spotlight
After years of grinding as a short-order cook and restaurant manager, Mike Tichich is happy to be a Main Kitchen Chef at CKC Good Food, where his schedule and daily responsibilities are predictable, and the equipment is state-of-the-art.
23/24 Planning: Equipment Grant Could Fill Needs Driven by Free School Meals
Now is a great time to plan for the 2023-24 school year and the equipment your program may need. MDE is now accepting applications for its National School Lunch Program Equipment Grant.
Reducing Food Waste Without Compromising Food Safety or Quality
CKC hates to see wasted food. That’s why we work hard to provide high-quality meals your scholars love. Our procurement and inventory management processes also integrate waste-reduction measures to reduce spoilage. These practices are good for business, the environment and the food supply.
Act Now to Offer Summer Meals
More than 500,000 MN kids are food insecure. USDA summer meal programs offered through schools, nonprofits and camps help fill kids' nutritional needs when school's out.
What Do Free Meals Mean for Your School?
Beginning next fall, schools that participate in the USDA's National School Lunch Program must participate in the state-funded Free School Meals Program and provide BOTH breakfast and lunch to all students. Don't panic...CKC will help guide you through the changes.
Team Spotlight
Our Tagger & Menu Teams are critical behind-the-scenes players who ensure the right meals are prepped and delivered to the right locations every day.
Our BBQ Catering Menus are Smokin'!
As we look forward to warmer months, we think about outdoors events like corporate picnics, graduation parties and athletic banquets. What better way to celebrate sun and warmth than with a classic barbecue? CKC Event Catering offers several smokin' good barbecue entrees and sides to add deliciousness to your event.
Behind-the-Scenes: A Snow Day at CKC
When schools cancel for inclement weather, a flurry of activity commences at CKC. Communication is key for protecting the integrity of food, and avoiding food waste and unwanted charges.
5 Tips for a Successful Bid Process
Execute an effective bid process with these 5 tips from CKC's Founder & CEO Nancy Close.
A Fun, Delicious Learning Opportunity
Are your teachers looking for a creative career exploration field trip for students in grades 4-12? Or a fun way to teach them about nutrition and their school lunches? Bring them to CKC Good Food!
Submit Your RFP
Interested in having CKC Good Food submit a bid/proposal for your food service program?
Submit your request via email now.
