Nutrition Services

The Department of Nutrition Services is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to the students’ health, well-being, and their ability to learn. Our department’s goal is to provide a variety of nutritious foods students love while keeping fiscal responsibility in mind and adhering to the National School Lunch Program regulations.

Andrew Mendez RND, CC, LD
Nutrition Services Director
andrew.mendez@kenstonapps.org
440-543-9677 ext. 9000

Renee Braun, High School Kitchen Manager

Tina DeBonis, Middle School Kitchen Manager

Diane Conroy, Intermediate School Kitchen Manager

Beth Angersola, Timmons Elementary Kitchen Manager

Vision

We believe in providing students with an exceptional dining experience, where they enjoy great food and return to class satisfied and ready to learn.

Our “Why” Statement

We believe that great food is an invitation into people’s lives.

Core Values

Work as a team:  We will collaborate, build relationships, work together, and communicate effectively.

Give our best effort: We will choose the right attitude, give our best effort, and set the standard for quality service.

Learn something new:  We will seek to develop ourselves professionally while teaching and learning from each other.

Act Responsibly:  Build a good reputation for ourselves, act sensibly, and with compassion.

Look at a problem from a different angle:  We will be creative and strategic with our ideas and services.