1. Provided by the LAUSD Food Services Division
Team Communications
Pre-Shift Meetings
Provided by the LAUSD Food Services Division

2. Benefits of Holding Pre-Shift Meetings
Pre Shift meeting promote consistency
All employees will hear the same information
Creates teamwork
Create a goal for your staff, it may require them to work together to get the job done
Motivate employees
Employees are stakeholders in the operation and should be aware of changes and updates
TELL: There are many benefits to conducting Pre-shift meetings. A few are:
They promote consistencies as all employees hear the same information.
It creates teamwork whereas your staff has a goal that may require them to work together to get the job done.
It generates motivation for the employees to get the job done efficiently. Your employees should be stakeholders of the cafeteria operations and should be communicated as to changes to the operation and any updates to the programs.
INSTRUCTOR: (If needed) Define stakeholder - a person or group with a direct interest, involvement, or investment in something,

3. What Is A Pre-Shift Meeting?
A Pre-Shift Meeting is a short meeting that is held
at the start of each work shift
It is used to communicate information to the staff.
It is a vital tool to ensure the entire team is aware of what is happening in your cafeteria environment
How Often Should You Hold Pre-Shift Meetings?
Pre-Shift meetings should be an integral part of your daily operations and part of your communication strategy
Pre-shift meetings are held twice a day
Morning team members
Afternoon team members
READ SLIDE:
ASK: How often should you conduct a Pre-Shift meeting and when?
ANSWER: A Pre-Shift meeting should be completed twice daily, once before breakfast service and then again before lunch service.
TELL: A Pre-Shift Meeting is a short meeting that is held at the start of each work shift. These meetings are used to communicate information to the staff. They are a vital tool to ensure the entire team is aware of what is happening in your cafeteria environment.
ASK: How Often Should You Hold Pre-Shift Meetings?
TELL: Pre-Shift meetings should be an integral part of your daily operations and part of your communication strategy. They are held twice a day; in the morning prior to breakfast for early morning team members and before lunch for the second shift of employees arriving in the late morning or early afternoon.

4. Pre-Shift Meeting Delivery
The pre-shift meeting should be a joint partnership between
all members of the team. Meetings are delivered in a positive, upbeat tone.
Pre-shift meetings may be conducted by:
Food Service Manager (FSM)
Senior Food Service Worker (SFSW)
Food Service Workers (FSW)
Example:
Monday and Tuesday’s meeting conducted by the FSM
Wednesday and Thursday’s meeting conducted by appointed FSW’s
Friday’s meeting conducted by the SFSW
TELL: The pre-shift meeting should be a joint partnership between all members of the team. Meetings are to be delivered in a positive, upbeat tone. This sets the mood for the meal service period. Pre-shift meetings may be conducted by the Food Service Manager, Senior Food Service Worker and/or the Food Service Workers.
The Food Service Manager may choose to conduct all pre-shift meeting, but by incorporating your other team members you are empowering those team members to have a vocal voice in the operation. They will become more actively engaged in the discussions and in turn more inclined to apply what is discussed.
For example you may choose to have the Food Service Manager conduct the pre-shift meetings on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday’s meeting could be by conducted by appointed Food Service Workers. Finishing off the week with the Friday pre-shift meeting conducted by the Senior Food Service Worker.

5. Pre-Shift Meeting Contents
There are four general areas you should cover during the
course of the week:
Operations
Discuss menu, offer versus serve, reimbursable meals, pricing, items substitutions, new items on the menu
Daily Forecast
Special events that could affect sales: field trips, inclement weather, approaching holidays, etc.
Training
Reinforce training, review policies and procedures, safety reinforcement
Inspiration
Motivate your staff by providing positive feedback
Take this opportunity to thank individuals
TELL: There are four general areas in your pre-shift meetings that you should discuss during the course of the week; operations, forecasting, training and inspirations.
This is a great opportunity to discuss forecasting with any outliers for the day. You can discuss the day’s menu, what items need to be offered or taken to create a reimbursable meal, changes to the pricing if applicable, any item substitutions to the menu or take about the exciting new items on the menu. Correspond to your staff of any special events that could affect your operations, such as field trips, holiday, parties, and student testing.  Also confer with them on how to precede their task for the day, thus creating teamwork for all. Training should be the primary focus of your pre-shift meetings. Use these minutes to reinforce training, review pertinent policies and procedures or reinforce safety measures.
It is just as important to uplift your employees with some inspiration, especially when the week has been challenging. Point out any positive actions that you and your staff have noticed. Keep your staff motivated and encourage them to stay positive. It is essential to end your meeting on a high note and share any positive happenings amongst the employees.

6. Pre-Shift Training Record
Pre-shift meeting participation is documented on the Pre-Shift Training Record
TELL: There are four general areas in your pre-shift meetings that you should discuss during the course of the week; operations, forecasting, training and inspirations.
This is a great opportunity to discuss forecasting with any outliers for the day. Correspond to your staff of any special events that could affect your operations, such as field trips, holiday, parties, and testing.  Also confer with them how to precede their task for the day, thus creating teamwork for all.
Training should be the primary focus of your meeting. 
It is just as important to uplift your employees with some inspirations, especially when the week has been challenging. Point out any positive actions that you and your staff have noticed. Keep your staff motivated and encourage them to stay positive.
It is essential to end your meeting on a high note and share any positive happenings amongst the employees.

7. Questions? Thank you! LAUSD Food Services Division
TELL: Thank you for reviewing the training. Know that your staff will appreciate the time you take to communicate with your staff during the daily pre-shift meetings. Over time your staff will be more knowledgably about our meal programs and the overall operation. Knowledge is empowering.
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