Cael gwybod am ginio - cyfweld â staff y gegin

When preparing for their food waste project, Eco Committee met with kitchen staff and asked the above questions. 

Below are the answers recorded:
1. Food is sometimes thrown away if too much has been prepared, leftovers from children's plates and sometimes if food is off or no longer good enough to serve it will be thrown away. 

2. Some of this is unavoidable (vegetable peelings). There is not a lot of this waste as food is prepared well and we aim to use as much of the food available.

3. We separate our food waste from general waste and it goes into the food waste bin. That is collected by someone outside of school. 

4. We ask for staff in the dining hall to monitor and encourage children to eat as much food as possible. Over time, we've made ourselves aware of the children who don't eat certain things and try to give smaller portions. We let school staff know if someone frequently throws food away and they support families and the child to have meals they will not waste. 

5. Our bosses (the providers) choose the menu.

6. Our policy means we are not able to serve the food any later than the same day so we do sadly throw it out. On occasion, members of staff will take food away to ensure there is less waste and we are getting the most of the food we cook.

7. Yes, we have noticed that certain meals do waste more than others. Vegetables are a tricky one!

8. It seems to be the year 3s, your research will show this!

9. Our bosses give us a general idea of what portions need to look like. 

10. They can, but at the end of lunch. We need to make sure we have enough food to feed everyone first, and then we can offer extras!

11. We really think everyone needs to read and check the menu with their parents. Also, give food a try. We are good cooks and everyone needs to trust that we make delicious food!