About Us

About Food Safe Schools

Welcome to Food Safe Schools, your dedicated resource for navigating the complex and critical world of school food safety. Our mission is to bridge the gap between rigorous safety standards and the fast-paced, often resource-constrained reality of school kitchens. We believe that every student deserves access to nutritious meals prepared in an environment that prioritizes health, hygiene, and uncompromising safety standards.

Whether you are a cafeteria manager, a school administrator, or a nutrition professional, our goal is to provide you with practical, actionable, and realistic guidance that helps you protect your students and your institution.

Meet Our Authors

Ottoline Achebe-Kirkwood

Ottoline focuses on the practical application of food safety, specializing in the “small and boring” controls that prevent serious incidents, such as allergen communication and temperature discipline. She provides honest, realistic guidance designed for kitchens serving hundreds of meals on limited staffing, helping you identify exactly where to focus your efforts for maximum impact.

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Food safety doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Explore our resources, dive into our practical guides, and discover how small, sustainable changes can make a massive difference in your school’s safety culture.

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