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12 CAR § 60-302. Food service
12 CAR § 60-302. Food service.
(a) Purpose. To ensure inmates are provided tasteful and nutritious meals while observing recommended dietary allowances and the basic safety and sanitation requirements for food service programs.
(b) Applicability. To all employees:
(1) In food service;
(2) Involved in the direction and supervision of the food service program; and
(3) Involved and associated with those departments involved in the procurement, storage, preparation, and utilization of food service supplies and service of food.
(c) Policy. It shall be the policy of the Division of Correction to:
(1) Establish food standards for food services provided to the inmate population; and
(2) Observe acceptable standards of food preparation, storage, sanitation, safety, and physical hygiene.
(d) Procedures.
(1) Menu planning.
(A) Food service staff and the dietician shall:
(i) Plan menus in advance; and
(ii) Substantially follow the plan.
(B) Planning and preparation of all meals shall take into consideration food flavor, texture, appearance, palatability, and required dietary allowances.
(C) Master menus shall be developed and/or reviewed by a dietician.
(2) Food service management. Food service operations are supervised by a full-time staff member who is experienced in food service management.
(3) Dietary allowances. Documentation that a qualified dietician has reviewed dietary allowances at least on an annual basis to ensure meals meet the nationally recommended allowances for basic nutrition.
(4) Food preparation, storage, and sanitation. Food services facilities and equipment shall meet established standards and requirements of all federal and state codes.
(5) Standard operating procedures. Other issues will be covered by appropriate administrative directives/memoranda issued by the Director of the Division of Correction, Deputy Director of Operations, and/or Administrator of Food Services.
"Section Number: Page Number:
600 1 of 2
Board Approval Date:
6/16/92
Supersedes: Dated:
AR 600 5/31/80
Reference: Effective Date:
6/18/92"
"I. AUTHORITY:
The authority to promulgate this Administrative Rule is vested in Act 50 of 1968, First Extraordinary Session, as amended."