The Canteen / Food Services SOP by School of Educators is a comprehensive manual that outlines best practices for managing school food services with a strong emphasis on health, hygiene, nutrition, safety, and regulatory compliance.
It provides schools with a step-by-step operational guide to ensure food service excellence while adhering to FSSAI norms, ensuring student well-being and satisfaction.
From procurement to serving protocols, the manual covers every aspect of canteen operationsโproviding tools, templates, and checklists that streamline processes, maintain hygiene standards, and promote transparency in pricing and payments.
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Objective & FSSAI Compliance
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Roles & Responsibilities of Staff
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Menu Planning & Nutrition Guidelines
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Procurement Protocols & FIFO System
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Food Preparation Standards
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Kitchen Sanitation Procedures
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Staff Hygiene Requirements
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Pest Control Measures
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Serving and Distribution Protocols
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Waste Disposal Practices
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Pricing Policies & Payment Systems
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Management of Allergies & Special Diets
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Safety Inspections and Food Audits
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Training Programs for Canteen Staff
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Student & Parent Feedback Mechanism
This SOP is an essential toolkit for school administrators, canteen operators, and food service staff aiming to run a safe, nutritious, and well-regulated school canteen.






Naved Khan –
We used this eBook to train our canteen staff. The sections on personal hygiene, uniform standards, FSSAI compliance, and cleaning schedules are very well-structured.
Strongly recommended for maintaining health and safety.
Priyanka Sethi –
The SOPs for food preparation, storage, waste management, and daily inspections are extremely useful. Our quality of service improved dramatically after adopting this manual.
A must-have for ensuring safe food service.
Ritika Thomas –
The ready-to-use checklistsโtemperature logs, vendor audit sheets, food tasting forms, and inspection templatesโhelp ensure consistent quality. Supervisors find it extremely valuable.
Very professional and practical manual!
Sanjay Deshmukh –
This manual helped us introduce healthier menus, safe cooking practices, allergy management protocols, and strict cleanliness routines. Students and parents have noticed the improvement.
Definitely worth purchasingโexcellent resource!
Mehul Arora –
This manual helped us completely reorganize our canteen operations. The hygiene protocols, food handling guidelines, and staff duties are clearly defined and easy to implement. Our canteen is now cleaner, safer, and more efficient.
Highly recommended for all schools!
Sanjay Deshmukh –
The SOPs for food preparation, storage, waste management, and daily inspections are extremely useful. Our quality of service improved dramatically after adopting this manual.
A must-have for ensuring safe food service.