Gyeonggi Office of Education Holds Online Training for Food Service Staff at Self-Selective Meal Schools

On August 4, the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education conducted an online training session via YouTube for food service staff at 654 schools operating self-selective meal programs.

The training was organized to share the purpose of self-selective meal programs?which support students’ autonomy and healthy eating habits?with food service staff, and to enhance their practical skills and understanding.

Superintendent Lim Taehee delivered a congratulatory message via video, stating, "Self-selective meal programs are not simply about providing food; they are a living form of education where students share and learn together. Through the experience of choosing and taking responsibility for their own meals, students can learn a democratic and healthy food culture."

Training Notice Poster for Food Service Workers at Schools Operating Voluntary Choice Meals under Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education

The training session was divided into several parts: ▲Creating recipes for self-selective meals together ▲Stories about operating self-selective meals together (by school size, meal distribution method, etc.) ▲Understanding students’ growth through self-selective meals ▲School-based discussion and consultation sessions.

An official from the provincial office of education stated, "Food service staff are both the main agents and partners in implementing self-selective meal programs. We plan to continue providing various forms of support so that food service staff can take pride in their work."

Meanwhile, the self-selective meal program is one of the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education’s major meal policies. It allows students to autonomously choose their preferred dishes from the school lunch menu, simultaneously promoting student autonomy and improvements in eating habits.

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