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COOKING for KIDS is a multi-agency effort aimed at changing the paradigm of school nutrition in Oklah

Cooking for Kids: Culinary Training for Oklahoma School Nutrition Professionals is a comprehensive training program to provide the knowledge, skills and resources needed to support Oklahoma’s school food authorities in effectively implementing the revised meal pattern requirements called for by HHFKA and change the landscape of school nutrition in Oklahoma.

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08/12/2024

Don't miss our upcoming webinar on food safety! Join us to learn essential tips and best practices to ensure the meals you prepare are safe and healthy for your students. Register now to secure your spot and stay updated on the latest food safety guidelines and procedures. https://tinyurl.com/4md6zmam

04/19/2024

Cooking for Kids is hiring a Digital Curriculum Specialist to join our team! If you're passionate about child nutrition and have experience developing online curriculum, we want to hear from you! https://tinyurl.com/bddupudb

04/12/2024

Thank you Chef Bill for enriching our Cooks cooking experience with more scratch cooking.

03/25/2024

Registration is now open for Cooking for Kids Skill Development Training! Elevate your culinary skills with this two-day training led by a professional chef. Learn valuable techniques and strategies tailored for school nutrition programs—all for free! Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your cooking skills and create healthier, more delicious meals for kids. Register today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cooking-for-kids-7791280847

Photos from Pryor Public Schools's post 01/03/2024
10/02/2023

Ever wondered why those nutrition guidelines matter? Let's uncover the mysteries and see how your role can supercharge kids' well-being. We'll dive into the delicious realm of crafting nutritious meals with veggies and whole grains that are as fun to make as they are to eat. Plus, we've got some budget-friendly menu magic up our sleeves using awesome C4K recipes and the seasonal ingredient scoop. Get ready to give your menu a thrilling makeover and introduce some fantastic new flavors that'll have a positive impact on the little ones. Don't miss out on the fun – secure your spot now!

Register at https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/webinars/

09/06/2023

Calling all Child Nutrition Professionals! Join our one-hour webinar: Creditable Grains! Learn to identify credible grain products, understand the difference between whole grain and whole grain rich, and assemble whole grain-rich flour. Our expert chef will share delicious ways to incorporate whole grains into children's meals. Don't miss this empowering opportunity to enhance your role in promoting children's health.

Register: https://okstate-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RfiHkDxhTwa60THxUVSvs

04/03/2023

Summer training registration is now open! Our training serves as an opportunity for child nutrition professionals to gain culinary skills and new food prep techniques to apply in your kitchen. In addition, you will learn how to plan, prepare, and market new healthy menu ideas from a team of industry professionals! Space is limited, register today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cooking-for-kids-7791280847

03/27/2023

Join us on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1:30 pm for our Farm to CACFP Webinar. This webinar will be covering Farm to CACFP and how you can get started serving more local foods in your program. Oklahoma Farm to School Coordinator, Cheri Long, will be joining us along with Cooking for Kids Chef, Bill Harris. Register today!

Register at https://okstate-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_17KPfzQuROizNrUX5pBVbA

02/13/2023

On February 23rd at 1:30pm, the Cooking for Kids team will be discussing farm to school and how you can get started serving more local foods in your school cafeteria. Oklahoma Farm to School Coordinator, Cheri Long, will be joining us to share information about the new “Local Foods for Schools Grant" program offered through the USDA that is available to all Oklahoma schools that participate in the NSLP.

Register at https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/webinars/!

02/01/2023

Attention Child Nutrition Directors! Cooking for Kids is conducting a survey to gather information about what you and your staff want from our culinary training programs. Your valuable feedback will help inform future resource and training development.

Please complete the survey at https://tinyurl.com/yckumumh or scan the QR code below.

01/10/2023

Great resource from Institute of Child Nutrition! ✍️

The January Mealtime Memo is LIVE! Learn menu planning basics and useful resources to help plan menus with nutritious, appealing & cost-effective meals. Click here: theicn.org/memo for tips, menu ideas & recipes!

Photos from School Nutrition Association's post 01/06/2023

Great career goal setting tips from School Nutrition Association! We hope you all are having a fantastic start to the new year! 🎉

12/21/2022

Happy holidays from us to you! We wish you all a wonderful holiday season! 🎅🎄☃️

11/17/2022

Amazing food ideas for this holiday season from Shape Your Future! Very on par with our upcoming webinar today all about fall flavors! See you all at 1:30 PM on Zoom! 🍁🍂

Be the guest with the best with the help of our Thanksgiving dinner guide. Enjoy all your holiday favorites with our healthy recipes for ideas!

Photos from Edmond Public Schools Child Nutrition's post 11/07/2022

So colorful Edmond Public Schools Child Nutrition! 🍓🍍🥝

11/02/2022

Looking good Bartlesville Child Nutrition! 😋👏

These are just some of our yummy offerings from the week! 😋🥒🍗🥗 Have a good weekend Bruins!

Photos from Owasso Child Nutrition's post 10/26/2022

So many options to choose from! 🤩 Owasso Child Nutrition

10/13/2022

What are the benefits of school lunch? Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) shares a list here: https://icn.ms/3V7CDW5 For National School Lunch week, let us help you encourage your students to participate in school lunch!

Photos from National Farm to School Network's post 10/07/2022
09/29/2022

We absolutely love working with our consult schools like McAlester Public Schools - MPS! 🥳

McAlester Public School’s nutrition professionals will team up with a trained chef this semester to cook up fresher, tastier cafeteria offerings and whip up a sweeter overall dining experience.

Through Cooking for Kids, an innovative culinary training program designed to change the school nutrition landscape across Oklahoma, consulting chefs will partner with the district to identify key needs and develop an action plan tailored to meet those needs.

Read the full press release at the link below:

https://www.mcalester.k12.ok.us/36566?articleID=115228

09/23/2022

Super creative way to increase student participation Stillwater Public Schools Nutrition Services! 👏🍕🥦

That's a pizza lunch kit in the box.

09/15/2022

Another awesome rainbow salad bar from our friends at Bixby Child Nutrition! 🤩🍅🥦🍍🍊🫐

09/08/2022

Salad bars can encourage fruit and vegetable consumption, increase child participation, and decrease plate waste. We love to see it Bixby Child Nutrition! 👏🥗

West Elementary/Intermediate Salad Bar is ready for lunch!

08/30/2022

Way to think outside of the (lunch) box Collinsville Public Schools Child Nutrition Program! 🥳🍎🥪

Hey Collinsville parents! We know that you are most likely prepping to grab your groceries for the week--prior to planning your kiddos school lunches know that ALL students are able to receive FREE meals this year. If you prefer to send lunch boxes---did you know that we add enhancements to those too! ALL for FREE!!! Check it out!

SN Professionals Bring More to the Table 08/17/2022

We second this. 💪👩🏽‍🍳🧑🏻‍🍳

SN Professionals Bring More to the Table Are you a hunger healer? An apple artist? A focus fueler? School Nutrition professionals bring more to the table.

Photos from Altus Public Schools's post 08/11/2022

Happy first day back to school to many of you across the state! Cooking for Kids wishes you a fantastic school year! ☺️🍎

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Our Story

Cooking for Kids is a multi-agency effort aimed at changing the paradigm of school nutrition in Oklahoma. The program was developed by Oklahoma State University faculty in the College of Human Sciences, Oklahoma State Department of Education Child Nutrition Services and industry certified chefs.

The project includes multiple phases and approaches including basic culinary skill development training, school-site chef consultations and web-based resources. Trainings and consultation are provided at no cost to the school district or school nutrition personnel.

Skill development training is conducted in group settings and is offered to school districts at multiple locations across the state. During regional training sessions, school nutrition professionals learn creative, new ways to prepare healthy, balanced, flavorful meals.

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