Consulting Services

From one-on-one coaching to assisting with specific tasks, Kristen offers a variety of school nutrition consulting services. Below is a sample of services offered; however, please contact her to discuss your specific needs.

Task Assistance

Let Kristen take tasks off your plate! With state staff experience (including conducting Administrative Reviews), you can rest easy the tasks will be completely correctly. Examples include:

Non-Program Revenue calculation
PLE tool
Pricing adult meals
Updating free/reduced letter templates
Updating HACCP plan
Updating product specifications for quotes/bids
Writing bid language
Recipe development
Creating allergy lists

Custom Support

Have a project you need support with? Kristen is happy to help. Experience includes:

Reviewing and analyzing program data & providing recommendations
Onsite visits to assess compliance or identify areas of improvement
Assistance planning commodities
Reviewing bid documents
Coaching through difficult situations

Training

Whether you’re looking for a refresher on a single topic or need support in many topics, Kristen offers packages for any school nutrition director.

Having coached many new school nutrition directors, Kristen understands how overwhelming the first few years can be. That’s why she created the New Director Jump Start Program, a 12-week program designed to train directors in their new role. The package includes weekly one-on-one training sessions, and topics are customizable. 

Available topics include:

Week 1: Program Basics – Introduction to School Nutrition, Funding Sources, Regulatory Bodies, Audits, Record Keeping
Week 2: Meal Planning – Meal Patterns, Nutrient Analysis, Offer vs. Serve, and Menu Planning
Week 3: Student Eligibility – Free & Reduced Program, Direct Certifications, Verification, Provision Programs
Week 4: Meal Counting & Claiming – Meal Counting Systems, Cashiering Practices, Filing a Claim
Week 5: Food Safety Program – HACCP Planning, FDA Code
Week 6: Finances Part 1– Accounting Principles, Allowable Costs, Pricing Regulations & Strategies
Week 7: Finances Part 2 – Financial Reports, Financial Management Tips
Week 8: Intro to Procurement – Purchasing Thresholds, Buy American, Commodities
Week 9: Civil Rights – Program Access, Accommodating Special Diets, Civil Rights Policies & Procedures
Week 10: School Wellness – Wellness Policy, Smart Snack Guidelines, Water Requirements
Week 11: Training Staff – Training Requirements, Planning Training, Adult Learning Principles
Week 12: Monitoring – Onsite Monitoring Requirements, Communication & Outreach, Coaching Staff