Purchasing & Commodity

Our goal in the purchasing department of the Child Nutrition Program is to purchase quality food and supply items at the best value possible, for the children as well as all customers of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. We strive to plan nutritious, appetizing and affordable meals meeting all state and federal guidelines to enhance the nutritional demands of students.

The United States Department of Agriculture supports the Child Nutrition Program by distributing food items to our school district. These foods are of high quality and help to eliminate surplus foods from the farming industry. Some of the food items that we receive are applesauce, peaches, rice, vegetable oil, turkey roast, frozen cut chicken, pork roast and cheese. There are other items that are received throughout the school year. All of the items are of the highest quality and are stored and delivered under strict sanitation regulations.

We follow the Traditional Food Based Menu Planning Option in East Baton Rouge Parish. All schools use a three-week cycle menu for lunch and a two week cycle menu for breakfast. All cafeterias operate using an “offer vs. serve” program, meaning the student can choose three or more of the five meal components offered. The meal components are determined by the USDA guidelines.

Bid Awards

All Milk, Class 2 Bid Number: 200-20

Cereal Products, Dried Beans, Crackers, Cookies & Chips List 0, Class 3 Bid Number: 300-22

Fruits & Vegetables, Class 5 Bid Number 500-22

Meat & Meat Products, Class 6 Bid Number 600-22

Poultry, Class 7 Bid Number 700-22

Frozen Fish, Class 8 Bid Number 800-22

Processed Foods List 03-551, Class 9 Bid Number 900-22

Specialty Foods, Class 10 Bid Number 1000-22

Concessions/Vending

Click Here for A Guide to Smart Snacks

To learn more about Concessions/Vending, please visit the Pennington BioMedical Smart Snacks in School Program.

Job Opportunities

If you love children and have a passion for food, the EBRPPS Child Nutrition program may be the right place for you to begin your career path. Working with Child Nutrition offers many opportunities for advancement of your career, but generally requires little in the ways of skills and specialized experience to get started. On-the-job training will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all necessary duties involved in adequately preparing, portioning, and serving of school meals
• Able to handle working with small to large equipment (knives, ovens, steamers, etc.)
• Must be able to read recipes, gather materials, and execute menu items
• Provide excellent customer service
• Adhere to proper sanitation standards at all times, making sure food is safe for consumption
• Have basic math skills for counting and portioning of food items
• Assist with cleaning the kitchen, picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, and wiping down tables
• Clean pots, pans, and other dishes as needed
• Be able to multi-task

Job Requirements

• High School diploma preferred but not required
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Lift at least 20 pounds or more
• Have reliable transportation
• Work well under pressure in a team environment

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday – Friday

To apply, click here to submit your application or call (225) 226-3762 for more information.

Breakfast in the Classroom

Studies show that children who eat breakfast at the start of their school day have higher math and reading scores and are overall better students. Find out more about the national program at Breakfastintheclassroom.org or see the attachments below:

B.I.C. & GnG Cover
B.I.C. & GnG Breakfast Block

Lunch menus are printed in the local newspaper, announced on the local television during the early morning shows, and posted in all school cafeterias.

School meals in this district follow the recommended Dietary Guidelines for Americans and offer healthy choices to students. EBR has made menus healthier by adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grain rich foods to the menus. A variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grain rich products are offered to students daily and students may choose skim, low-fat, or fat free flavored milk with each meal. EBR makes food that kids like to eat, healthier.

Student Meal Modifications:  For students needing meal modifications, submit a signed prescription or statement from a medical authority licensed to write prescriptions in the state of Louisiana to the cafeteria manager at your child’s school or contact the East Baton Rouge Parish School System Child Nutrition Office at 225-226-3612 for assistance.

Fruit Vegetable Holiday Seasonal Items_Carb Counts 22-23

Holiday Menus Carb Counts_2022-2023

Lunch Carbohydrate Counts Middle & High School Choice_2022-2023

Lunch Carb Counts_2022-2023

Breakfast Carb Counts_2022-2023

SPECIAL DIETS PRESCRIPTION FORM Rev 04-08-22 NEW State 2022-23

LACTOSE FREE MILK REQUEST 2022-23

Special Diet Religious Request Form 2022-23

Procedures for Special Diets – Religious Reasons 2022-23

How to Request Meal Modifications 22-23

2022-2023 USDA Milk Substitution & Special Diets

The EBR Child Nutrition Department uses ESS (Education Solutions Services) to hire and manage its CNP substitute program.  To become a CNP substitute with ESS, please click on the link below to apply.  A representative from ESS will contact you for an interview once you submit your initial application online.

https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=1522