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ADVICE Top of page
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Victorian School Canteen Association (Incorporated A0013400G) (VSCA)

Victorian School Canteen Association Inc

2011

Resources, information, advice, Victorian Canteen News 'n' Nibbles, Can Chat e-newsletter, VSCA School Canteen Expo, VSCA School Canteen Conference, VSCA Canteen of the Year Awards, VSCA Annual Canteen Rewards Evening, VSCA Buying Guide, Management $ense Food Sense manual, VSCA Cards and Posters, on line discussion forum, and lots more!

VSCA Services for School Canteens

VSCA Canteen Services Pty Ltd

2011

Services, resources, activities, events, support, information & advice for school canteens around Victoria via the VSCA Secretariat.

Non food products at wholesale prices for school canteens anywhere in Victoria, including VSCA printed lunch bags, thermometers, knives, cutting boards, food handling gloves, disposable caps, cling wrap, foil, magic seal bags, disposable containers and cups, all sorts of packaging and paper bags. Click here for more details and order forms.

CATERING EQUIPMENT Top of page
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Commercial Catering Equipment

Commercial Food Machinery Vic Pty Ltd

2012

Commercial Food Machinery has specialised in the hospitality industry since 1994, and has the privilege of completing kitchens for canteens, universities, cooking schools and secondary colleges. CFM is a “ONE STOP SHOP”, specializing in Commercial catering equipment.

Our ranges include: pie warmers, refrigeration, ovens, microwaves, stainless steel benches, crockery, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, ware washing and much more. CFM has one of the largest and most comprehensive showrooms in the country ranging from brand new and reconditioned equipment. To further assist our customers, we have a fully functional demonstration kitchen for clients to see live demonstrations on equipment before purchasing.

CFM now has 2 metropolitan branches - one in Clayton and one in Sunshine North. Trading hours: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm, Monday - Friday

For further information, please visit our website www.cfmvic.com.au

Jaymak Equipment Cleaning & Hygiene Services

Jaymak Australia Pty Ltd

2011

Jaymak offers hygienic solutions and risk minimisation to the food and beverage industry. We identify equipment hygiene requirements and offer comprehensive remediation programs.

Our food safe treatment of mould and bacteria results in improved hygiene and energy savings for:

  • Coolrooms
    Air handling units
  • Air conditioners
  • Plant rooms
  • Ice machines
  • Dishwashers
  • Cold display units
  • Refrigerators

We also clean and replace door seals on refrigerators. Our Free Health Check will identify the efficiency of your specific equipment and establish your hygiene requirements. Contact us today to arrange a free health check for your equipment.

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Sushi@School Catering Service

Sushi@School

2012

Healthy catering service that kids love - a range of sushi handrolls and rice paper rolls for schools and colleges, delivered fresh daily.

Sushi@School offers:

  • a delicious range of fresh handrolls & rice paper rolls
  • a healthy and easy lunch catering option
  • simple fundraising packages to suit all schools
  • options for your school to enjoy sushi@school whether you have a canteen, a tuck shop or no foodservice at all!
  • delivery of fresh, delicious sushi at wholesale prices to schools in most areas of Melbourne

Sushi@School menu includes:

  • Sushi Handrolls with VSCA Rating Everyday (green) - California, Prawn, Seaweed Salad, Smoked Salmon, Teriyaki Chicken, Vegetarian
  • Sushi Handrolls with VSCA Rating Select Carefully (amber) - Avocado, Egg, Tuna
  • Rice Paper Rolls with VSCA Rating Everyday (green) - Chicken, Prawn, Vegetarian
  • Extras (Ginger, Soy Fish, Wasabi)

Order before midday for delivery next day between 9 am and 12 noon. Sushi@School is flexible and is eager to work with school communities to get healthy food options on your menu!

ENVIRO FRIENDLIER PACKAGING Top of page
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Environmental Enterprises Biodegradable Packaging

Environmental Enterprises

2011

Fully biodegradable, compostable and certified catering and packaging products - please click here to read more about our products, which include:

  • Disposable Cutlery
  • Sugar Cane Fibre Plates, Bowls & Cups
  • PLA Cups Suitable for Cold Drinks
  • Bowls with Lids
  • Compost Bags
  • Shopping Bags
  • Doggy Business Bags
  • Boutique Bags

GreenWave Biodegradable & Compostable Food Service Packaging

ThinkEco

2011

Our range of fully biodegradable and compostable packaging includes:

  • Cutlery (cornstarch)
  • Serving containers - clam shell boxes including burger boxes etc (sugar cane)
  • Bowls, plates, platters, trays (sugar cane)
  • Cup tray carriers (compostable pulp)

Please contact ThinkEco for product catalogue, prices, product dimensions, pack details.

VSCA Enviro-Friendlier Packaging Range

VSCA Canteen Services Pty Ltd

2011

Did you know VSCA Canteen Services supplies canteen-friendly non food products at wholesale prices to school canteens anywhere in Victoria?

As well as printed lunch order bags, catering equipment, aprons, teatowels and more, VSCA can supply your canteen with Enviro-Friendlier items such as hot and cold drink cups, plates and bowls, cutlery, containers, straws, cling wrap, paper bags and serviettes.

A diverse range of environmentally friendlier packaging is becoming available. Some packaging is made using recycled materials (paper, sugar cane fibre, bamboo, palm leaves). Other packaging uses materials that are biodegradable and can be composted. By using this packaging, we help to create a demand and guarantee the ongoing development and production of better packaging options.

Click the pink "More Info" button (at left) to see further details and prices. Please contact VSCA for more information about your specific needs.

INFORMATION Top of page
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Dairy Australia Educational Services

Dairy Australia

2011

Educational services promoting the nutritious benefits of dairy foods including:

  • The Dairygood for Canteens Kit (a folder of delicious dairy recipes, posters and promotional ideas for the canteen)
  • Kids Good Health Recipe Book and Good Health Recipe Book available to download from www.dairyaustralia.com.au/good-health-recipe-books
  • The Discover Dairy curriculum website www.dairy.edu.au/discoverdairy (this website contains dairy educational information for canteen managers, teachers and students)

VSCA Resources for School Canteens

Victorian School Canteen Association Inc

2011

VSCA has worked with Victorian school canteens for over 25 years and offers a range of information and resources specifically designed and selected to help you to run the best possible food service for your school.

From recipe ideas to safe food handling, information shared by schools themselves to expert ideas on recruiting and retaining volunteers, VSCA's resources are a cost effective, down to earth and practical support for Victorian school canteens.

SOFTWARE PACKAGES & ONLINE SERVICES Top of page
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Ecash Canteen Manager

Ecash Software Solutions

2011

A software solution for converting a canteen into a cashless, high speed operation. The Ecash system prides itself on its speed, accuracy and ease of use.

Ecash Canteen Manager is an opportunity for a canteen to increase its revenue, increase its speed of sale and manage stock.

The Ecash system assists in reducing bullying and theft and improves the parent's and student's nutritional awareness through its reporting tools.

How does Ecash Canteen Manager work?

  • An existing PC can be used as the Point of Sale (POS)
  • The student is issued with an Ecash canteen card (or student card)
  • Funds are provided by simple EFT payments or by paying at the school office
  • Students purchase items by presenting their Ecash card at the canteen
  • The student is identified by a photo linked to their Ecash card
  • Speedy sales are made by scanning the items and the Ecash card with a bar code reader
  • Stock is managed seamlessly through the accurate records of the stock received and sold

FlexiSchools

FlexiSchools

2011

Is your canteen struggling for volunteers? Do you need more time to prepare fresh foods? Are you spending most of your morning processing paper orders and coins?

FlexiSchools is an online solution for school canteens and is used by schools big and small to simplify the daily process of preparing lunch orders:
* over 1 million lunch orders processed
* runs on any existing PC
* no prior computer experience needed
* works alongside paper orders
* friendly 1300 parent help line
* add the uniform shop and fundraising too!

MunchMonitor

MunchMonitor Pty Ltd

2011

MunchMonitor is an easy way for parents to order online from your school canteen menu.

MunchMonitor is saving school canteens up to 2 hours a day with automatic tally sheets of online orders and less cash to count. No more laborious tallying of paper bag orders and counting coins.

It's easy to use (some canteen managers using MunchMonitor have never used a computer before) and can be run alongside your paper bag system if required.

Call our experienced school canteen consultants today to find out how we can help you or find more information at www.munchmonitor.com

Phone: 1300 796 190

TRAINING Top of page
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Food Safety Training

CFT International Pty Ltd

2011

CFT are food safety training specialists working to make compulsory food safety training more affordable and available, where and when you need it.

Training options include:
* In Class (local classes scheduled regularly all over Victoria)
* Online
* Distance learning
* For groups in your school.

Free food safety posters available to download from www.cft.com.au

Food Safety Training

GOODTASTE Training and Education

2011

GOODTASTE Training and Education provides training in the areas of Food Safety at both an Introductory and Supervisory level.

Accredited Food Safety Training must be delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to enable a Statement of Attainment to be issued with nationally recognised units of competence.

GOODTASTE is able to deliver personalised Training Sessions either ONSITE at your local business or at our training rooms in Carlton for those that are involved in the day to day operations of School Canteens (minimum numbers apply).

WHOLESALERS Top of page
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DISCLAIMER: As a service for schools around Victoria, VSCA registers Wholesalers who distribute goods to school canteens. This information is intended to assist schools to source suitable items for their foodservices. Please note: Unless specific products are ALSO listed in the "Canteen Menu Items" section [click here] of the VSCA Buying Guide, the products supplied by these Wholesalers are NOT registered by VSCA and have not been assessed by VSCA for their compliance with the Victorian government's Healthy Canteen Policy. Please contact VSCA if you would like advice or more information about the suitability of specific products for your school foodservice.

Kas Organics

Kas Organics Pty Ltd

2011

Kas Organics is a leading distributor of certified organic foods across Victoria.

Our aim is to make life easy for our customers by providing outstanding customer service, fast delivery, competitive pricing and a full range of high quality products. Orders can be placed via our easy to use website, or by email, phone or fax.

Our range of Certified Organic products includes * Baking Goods * Beverages * Biscuits, Breads & Cookies * Canned Fruit & Vegetables * Cereals * Dried Fruits, Nuts, Seeds * Grains & Legumes * Milks * Rice & Pasta

We offer free delivery around Greater Melbourne.

 

Wholesalers! List your services here. Our school canteen audience is keen to know where they can purchase Everyday (green) and Select Carefully (amber) products for their Victorian school canteens.  
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* VSCA Rating is in line with the Victorian government policy for school canteens and other school food services


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