Why Choose Preferred

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Why Choose Preferred

School Meal Systems

Our wholesome, complete meals are fully reimbursable and available across all day parts. The services we provide make for smoother, more consistent, less labor intensive operations. With Preferred Meal Systems as your partner, you can serve students nourishing foods they enjoy, easily and affordably.

Our dedication to wholesome meals is our guarantee. A close partnership with the school district, parents and students is our goal.

Everyday we offer healthy balanced meals:

Preferred Meal Systems strives to help children make smart decisions about the foods they consume by providing a variety of educational information on our meals and healthy lifestyles.

 
Breakfast

Breakfast

Our kid friendly breakfast program offers a number of options:
  • Traditional hot and cold programs
  • Universal breakfast programs
  • Breakfast in the classroom
  • Breakfast after 1st period
  • Grab-and-go breakfast
 
Lunch / Dinner

Lunch/Dinner

The Lunch and Dinner menus are designed to meet the needs of diverse student populations and contain all the elements of nutritious well balanced meals. The CN* labeled entrees are complimented with:
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Local baked goods
  • Occasional treats that add fun and excitement to the mealtime for your children
To help you meet the guidelines in your wellness policy, our program offers many healthy options such as:
  • Whole grain breads and pastas
  • Whole grain pizzas
  • Whole grain rice
  • Organic fruits and vegetables
*CN (Child Nutrition) label is a guarantee by the USDA that the product meets the nutritional requirements set by the USDA.
 
Snack

Snack

Children in after school programs arrive hungry. A quick, nutritious snack satisfies their appetite, gives them a boost and helps them focus. Our program:
  • Requires little or no labor
  • Offers favorable reimbursement rates
  • Offers a wide variety of delicious, easy-to-serve snacks to choose from
  • Promotes healthy choices easily and affordably
 
Snack

Cafeteria Style Service Program

Provides Labor / Cost Savings

  • A cost saving alternative to on-site preparation service or individually pre-portioned component meal system for K-12
  • Replicates traditional cafeteria-style / on-site preparation service without excessive labor
  • Is easily adaptable to a variety of school settings and serving scenarios
  • Reduces labor from traditional cafeteria style serving and maximizes customer resources
  • Provides a convenient operationally economical fiscal solution for a school district
  • No equipment investment

Maximizes Reimbursable Meals

  • Increases participation
  • Allows options for ala carte sales

Provides Peace of Mind

  • Improved food safety
  • Meets National School Lunch Program requirements

Offers many healthy options

 
Early Childhood/Head Start

Early Childhood/Head Start

Preferred Meal Systems nourishing, family-style meals help students learn and caregivers teach.
  • Teach children to share meals and practice table manners
  • Introduce new food experiences they can share with parents
  • Promote social interaction, develop language skills… and more
 
Summer Meal Systems

Summer Meal Systems

We offer a variety of nourishing, reimbursable meal programs that are easy on your staff and satisfying to kids.
 
Child Tested Meals

Child Tested Meals

Our student meals are created with children in mind by classically trained chefs, expert nutritionists and registered dieticians. Every product is tested by children for their stamp of approval to ensure student satisfaction and increased participation.

We know that a meal that is uneaten or thrown away provides no nutritional value so we design our menu with kids' preferences in mind.
 
Wholesome Meals

Wholesome Meals

Our products are baked and not fried, and nutritionally formulated to meet federal regulations to provide today's children with the energy and nutrients they need to learn and remain active. Studies have shown that children who eat school lunch consume, on average, more fruits and vegetables than those who bring a lunch from home. Today, our meal program offers more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains than ever before.

Our dedication to wholesome meals is our guarantee.