SOP_NUMBER: 409.04.02
TITLE: Master Menu and Recipes
REFERENCE_CODE: IVL01-0001
DIVISION: Executive Division (Georgia Correctional Industries - Food and Farm Services)
TOPIC_AREA: 409 Policy-GCI Food Service
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2020-09-23
WORD_COUNT: 1167
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/105487
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/409.04.02/

SUMMARY:
This policy establishes requirements for all meals prepared and served in GDC feeding units to comply with the approved Master Menu and standardized recipes. It ensures uniformity, nutritional standards, and consistent portions for all incarcerated individuals. The Central Office Registered Dietitian is responsible for planning and maintaining the Master Menu, which is reviewed annually and must comply with FDA Food Code standards. Food Service Supervisory Staff must conduct quarterly menu evaluations to verify adherence to the approved menu.

KEY_TOPICS: Master Menu, standardized recipes, nutrition standards, food service operations, portion control, menu compliance, thermal processing, FDA Food Code, dietary guidelines, special meals, therapeutic diets, holiday meals, meal rates, kitchen operations, food substitutions

ATTACHMENTS:
  1. Master Menu Substitution List (Attachment 1)
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/409.04.02-att-1/

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|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
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|**Policy Name:** Master Menu and Recipes|**Policy Name:** Master Menu and Recipes|**Policy Name:** Master Menu and Recipes|
|**Policy Number:** 409.04.02|**Effective Date:** 9/23/2020|**Page Number:** 1 of 4|
|**Authority:** <br>Commissioner<br>|**Originating Division:** <br>Executive Division (Georgia<br>Correctional Industries - Food<br>and Farm Services)|**Access Listing:**<br>Level I: All Access<br>|



**I.** **Introduction and Summary:**

A. All foods prepared and served by Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

feeding units must be in strict compliance with the approved cyclical Master
Menu and standardized recipes in order to ensure the uniformity of the foods
prepared, to be consistent with proper nutritional standards, and to provide
standardized portions of food to all.

B. All foods prepared and served to GDC feeding units will be in accordance to the

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code. Emergency exceptions are
permitted in accordance with SOP 409.04.07, Emergency Feeding Plan/Mobile
Field Kitchen.

C. Central planning and local preparation of all meals will take food, flavor, texture,

nutritional content, temperature, appearance, and palatability into consideration.

D. Food and Farm Service’s Central Office Registered Dietitian is responsible for

planning and maintenance of the GDC Master Menu and the accompanying
recipes. The Master Menu shall be maintained based on recipes that have been
tested and approved by Central Office. The Master Menu shall be reviewed
annually or more frequently as needed.

E. Food Service Supervisory Staff shall conduct menu evaluations quarterly, or

more frequently, to verify adherence to the Master Menu. Attachment 1, Weekly
Food Service Assessment Report from SOP 409.04.10, Sanitation shall be
completed.

F. This policy is applicable to GDC State Prisons and Centers which operate

kitchens for preparation of the GDC Master Menu. Exceptions may be made for
contracted food service operations.

**II.** **Authority:**

A. GDC Board Rules: 125-3-2-.10 and 125-4-3-3 through 125-4-3-5;


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|**Authority:** <br>Commissioner<br>|**Originating Division:** <br>Executive Division (Georgia<br>Correctional Industries - Food<br>and Farm Services)|**Access Listing:**<br>Level I: All Access<br>|



B. GDC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): 409.04.07 Emergency Feeding

Plan/Mobile Field Kitchen and 409.04.10 Sanitation; and

C. ACA Standards: 2-CO-4C-01, 1-CTA-3D-03, 5-ACI-5C-04 (ref. 4-4316,

Mandatory), 5-ACI-5C-05 (ref. 4-4317), 5ACI-5C-08 (ref. 4-4320), 5-ACI-5C16 (ref., 4-4328), 4-ALDF-4A-07, 4-ALDF-4A-08, 4-ALDF-4A-09, 4-ALDF4A-18, 4-ACRS-4A-01, and 4-ACRS-4A-02.

**III.** **Definitions:**

A. **Substitution List**    - A preapproved list of food items that the Food Service

Director may change without permission from Food and Farm Service’s Central
Office Registered Dietitian.

B. **Meal Rates**    - Rates per meal will be reviewed and determined at the beginning

of each fiscal year. Changes to the established rates will be in comparison to the
cost of serving a meal and will be adopted as necessary by the Board of
Corrections.

**IV.** **Statement of Policy and Applicable Procedures:**

A. The Master Menu is designed based on nationally recommended allowances for

basic nutrition, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Dietary
Reference Intakes, to meet the average nutrition requirements. There will be
three (3) meals served Monday through Friday and two (2) meals served on
Saturday, Sunday, and on state holidays.

B. The Master Menu is reviewed annually and certified as to proper nutritional

content by Food and Farm Service’s Central Office Registered Dietitian.

C. All items prepared and served shall be in accordance with the Master Menu and

recipes. The Food Service Director is to ensure compliance with all recipes.


1. Only standardized recipes approved by Food and Farm Service’s Central

Office Registered Dietitian shall be utilized in the preparation of food in
GDC Kitchens.


|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
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|**Authority:** <br>Commissioner<br>|**Originating Division:** <br>Executive Division (Georgia<br>Correctional Industries - Food<br>and Farm Services)|**Access Listing:**<br>Level I: All Access<br>|



2. Changes to the Master Menu shall be allowed to meet special or unusual

management difficulties, which directly affect control of the facility. Changes
can also be made with prior approval from Food and Farm Service’s Central
Office Registered Dietitian in cases of equipment failure or shortages of food
supplies.


a. If changes to the Master Menu are necessary as the result of situations

which directly affect the control of the facility, Food and Farm Service’s
Central Office Registered Dietitian should be notified as soon as possible.
Prior approval must be received before changing any menu items under
all other circumstances.

b. Written confirmation will be provided by Food and Farm Service’s

Central Office Registered Dietitian for approved menu changes. Approval
documentation will be included in the appropriate daily packet, otherwise
the substitution list is to be used and changes are to be noted on the
computerized Cook's Worksheet or Attachment 2 of SOP 409.04.04,
Cook’s Worksheet, Portion Control, and Leftovers.

3. The Master Menu should consist of two (2) hot meals served within a 24
hour period with no more than 14 hours between the evening meal and
breakfast meal. This also applies when only two (2) meals are served.
Emergency exceptions are permitted in accordance with SOP 409.04.07,
Emergency Feeding Plan/Mobile Field Kitchen.

4. Suggestions for modifications to the Master Menu may be submitted in

writing to Food and Farm Service’s Central Office Registered Dietitian for
consideration.

a. Food and Farm Service Administrators are particularly interested in ways

to improve or expand the utilization of farm products in supplying menu
items, methods to achieve portion control and detection of any oversights,
which may remain in the Master Menu.


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|**Authority:** <br>Commissioner<br>|**Originating Division:** <br>Executive Division (Georgia<br>Correctional Industries - Food<br>and Farm Services)|**Access Listing:**<br>Level I: All Access<br>|



b. Changes which would have the effect of improving the Master Menu's

supply, content, acceptability, or efficiency of preparation and service
will be considered on a system-wide basis within existing cost and budget
limitations.

5. Special and Restricted Meals:


a. Therapeutic diets will be provided if deemed necessary by a physician.

The diets which will be prescribed are those that have been approved by
Food and Farm Service’s Central Office Registered Dietitian.

b. Holiday meals will be provided on state holidays throughout the year.


c. Meals will continue to be provided to offenders in disciplinary isolation.


1) Each individual is to receive the same meals served to the general
population and in accordance to the Master Menu.

2) Beverages may be served in a different container or package but
should be the same type and portion.

**V.** **Attachment:**

Attachment 1: Substitution List

**VI.** **Record Retention of Forms Relevant to this Policy:**

Upon completion, Attachment 1 shall be maintained locally until obsolete or
replaced, then destroyed.