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Here's how Ceres delivers on its promise to provide nutritous, appealing, cost-effective meals:   

• Ceres provides freshly prepared meals each day from the kitchens of Food Service Professionals.

• Over 25 years' experience in serving the school market.

• We currently provide service to primary schools, middle schools and high schools.

• Menus are designed by a registered dietition.

• Ceres meals meet all requirements of the National School Lunch Program.

• USDA commodities are utilized to keep lunch prices affordable.

• All foods are "kid tested and kid approved" before appearing on the menu.

• Meal service that is tailored to fit your individual needs. Bulk or pre-plated meals are available.

• A customer service representative is assigned to your school.

• Complete training and professional assistance.

• A monthly menu for students.

• Luncheon menu for faculty and administrative staff.

• Daily meal delivery.

• Trash liners, oven mitts and meal tickets all included in meal price.

• A Specialty Day each month where students can win prizes or receive fun meal inserts.

• Assistance in filing the paperwork to become an approved sponsor of the National School Lunch Program.

• A very good lunch.

Service Options:

• Ceres can hire the foodservice staff or train your existing staff.

• Ceres can use your existing foodservice equipment or provide needed equipment.

• You can order milk from Ceres or you can contract with your current or local dairy.

• You can offer single entree menu service or offer your students a choice between two entrees every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

• A'la carte Service is available if you would like to serve snacks, beverages, ice cream, etc., in addition to the daily meal.

• Daily Breakfast service is available. Students can enjoy a variety of hot entrees, cereals with milk and fresh fruit. 

Ceres Food Group, Inc.- 5150 N. Northwest Highway - Chicago, IL 60630-4696

Phone: (773) 385-6010