WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR DIGITAL ORDERING SOLUTION PART 3

Districts across the country have spent all summer coming up with plans for the fall. Things are changing every single day, prompting district admins to come up with anywhere from 2 to 7 plans if not more! When it comes to digital ordering solutions, the key is to find something to fit all of your potential plans, giving you flexibility where you need it. In the final part of this series, we are breaking down all the ways you can fulfill an order to get meals into the hands of your students.

Here are 5 methods of Order Fulfillment that you should look for:

CAFETERIA

If you plan on taking the traditional route this fall, find a digital ordering tool that can be used even when there isn’t a pandemic taking place.

CLASSROOM

One of the more popular alternative solutions to serving in the cafeteria is serving in the classrooms. Breakfast in the classroom has been around for years, but lunch in the classroom is going to be a new experience for everyone. Placing orders in advance will help speed up the serving process, and make serving in the classroom a much less daunting task.

PICKUP ZONES

Can’t bring students to the cafeteria? Can’t possibly serve them all in the classroom? Consider having pickup zones throughout your campus. When a student’s order is ready, let them know where they can pick it up. This method can help students disperse more throughout your sites, without worrying about sending your staff into every homeroom to deliver meals.

TAKE HOME MEALS

If your district is taking the hybrid learning approach, you still need to find a way to feed your students even when they aren’t there in person. A digital ordering solution should indicate if a meal is headed home with a student. This can help you prepare to attach re-heating instructions and package their meals appropriately.

CURBSIDE PICKUP

Waivers are extended, meaning parents can continue to pick up curbside meals on behalf of their students. Make it easier on them and your staff, and take orders in advance. This will help reduce waste and increase accountability in your communities.

Now that we’ve broken down everything you need to look for in a digital ordering solution, the question is – is there a solution out there that meets all of these criteria? The answer – YES!

With the new schoolcafé digital pre-ordering tool by Primeroedge, you can easily receive, prepare, and fill orders. And though it can do all of these things, we have a few more surprises up our sleeves to bring you the most elite solution in the market. This one-of-a-kind tool is coming to you this summer, just in time for back to school. Sign up for updates, and countdown with us!