The professionally qualified School Meals Team Contract Management Team represented by the Area Catering Officer:-

• Manage the School Meals Contract on behalf of schools, saving time, effort and trouble
• Resolve problems with the contractor when they occur
• Offer prompt, attentive advice and help on all matters relating to the management of the School Meals Contract

Assist Schools by:-

• Monitoring the work of the contractor to ensure the specification is met.
• Undertaking correspondence with the contractor.
• Providing advice and procedures for special diets.
• Advising on the Milk in Schools and Welfare Milk Schemes
• Helping you to interpret the contract.
• Advising you on legal and Health and Safety matters.
• Responding to EHO Reports
• Advising you on work methods, materials and equipment
• Providing liaison for refurbishments / improvements to kitchens

Organises:-

• Marketing and the promotion of the Healthy Eating Policy

And in the event that things go wrong:-

• Resolve problems, difficulties or disputes
• Represent schools' interests at meetings with the contractor