January 28, 2010

Gentlemen:

Please accept for your consideration the following one month menu plan, references and a copy of my Food Safe Certificate. I look forward to our interview at the facility on January 31st at approximately 2:30 pm.

Preface to the One Month Menu Plan submitted to the Sunshine Coast Lions Housing Society by Lynn Grossutti of Green Planet Food Services.

Each recipe used in this menu plan is analyzed using the most current version of the Canadian Nutrient File from Health Canada, which is based on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nutrient Database.

  • If more than one ingredient is listed (such as hard margarine or butter) or if a range is given (1-2 tsp., 5-10 mL) only the first ingredient or first amount is analyzed.
  • For meat, poultry and fish, the serving size per person is based on the recommended 4 oz. (113 g) uncooked weight (without bone) which is 2-3 oz (57-85 g ) cooked weight (without bone) – approximately the size of a deck of playing cards.
  • Milk used is 1% M.F. (milk fat), unless otherwise stated.
  • Canola oil is used in salad dressings and baked goods unless otherwise stated.
  • Ingredients indicating “sprinkle”, “optional” or “for garnish” are not included in the nutrition information.

Attached are examplesof the Vancouver Coastal Health Sanitation Plan Schedule and Food Safety Plans that apply to the operation of the Green Court Assisted Living food service facility and are the responsibility of the food service provider.

The recipesare designed to exclude all “Grease Laden Vapours”. Special techniquesthat produce full flavours without using oil will give optimum flavor, with no added fat. The menu will emphasize seasonal fresh and local produce and products served will be free of Trans fats, low in fats with particular attention to saturated fat, sodium & refined sugar. Sources for all food will be delivered to the site regularly through recognized distributors to be decided upon i.e.: Gordon Food Services, Sysco or Yen Brothers Ltd.

Through interviews with the residents, Green Planet Food Services will make adjustments to reflect the preferences of residents and provide for alternative choices where applicable. After a period of one month using the first draft menu, we will re-evaluate for the following month and include or exclude items on request.

Lunch Menu Service - 12 Noon Daily

Includes Bread or Dinner Rolls, Butter or Margarine, Vegetables or Salad & Dessert

Suggested sides: Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Low Fat Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Broccoli, Green Beans, Stewed Tomatoes, Green Salad with seasonal veggies,

Rice, Noodles, Peas, Beans, Lentils, Baked Yams or Sweet Potatoes, Celery, Beets, Turnip & Parsnip, Cranberry Sauce & Mild Salsa or Chutney.

Desserts for both noon and evening meals will contain no peanuts and special desserts will be served for Birthdays, Holidays and on Sundays.Examples of daily desserts include Seasonal Fruit Cup, Assorted Soft Cookies, Light Ice Cream or Gelato,Rice Pudding, Custards & Puddings, Assorted Quick Breads – Lemon, Banana etc

Special Desserts served at noon meal only: Pies, Cakes and assorted seasonal specialties.

Lunch / Week One / Week Two / Week Three / Week Four
Sunday / Baked Almond Chicken / Classic Lasagna / Oriental Meatballs with Rice & Veggies / Sunday Supper Soup
Monday / Beef Pork Roll
Broccoli / Chicken Cacciatore / Honey Mustard Chicken / Greek Souvlaki Dinner
Tuesday / Spinach Cheese Manicotti / Shepherds Pie / Fettuccini Alfredo / Chicken Parmesan
Wednesday / Slow Cooker Swiss Steak / Baked Yam, Apple, Sausage
Casserole / Baked Pork Chops with Apple Sauce / Oven Pot Roast
Thursday / Chicken Dinner Crepes / Ham Steak Surprise / Company Macaroni & Cheese / Pasta Primavera
Friday / Baked Stuffed
Sole / Baked Halibut
Oven Roasted Potatoes / Baked Salmon Quiche / Fish Chowder
Saturday / Slow Cooker Short Ribs / Slow Cooker Beef Stew / Chicken and Dumplings / Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Dinner Menu Service – 5:00 pm daily

Dinner / Week One / Week Two / Week Three / Week Four
Sunday / Tuna Melt
Baby Greens or
Tomato Soup / Sesame Chicken Salad
Corn Chowder / Chicken Strips
Mandarin Almond salad / Barbecue Chicken Legs
Macaroni Salad
Monday / Chef’s Salad
Leek Potato Soup / Turkey & Cuke Sandwich Veggie Soup / Grilled Chicken Panini
Potato Salad / Scotch Broth
Broccoli Quiche
Tuesday / Hawaiian Chicken Pizza
Broccoli Salad / Orzo the Greek
Chicken Noodle Soup / Beefy Roll Up
Tomato Rice Soup / Chicken Salad Sandwich
Carrot Slaw
Wednesday / Three Cheese Tortellini
Caesar Salad / Salmon Loaf
White Bean Soup / Egg Salad Croissant, Curry Coconut Soup / Lasagna Spirals
Minestrone Soup
Thursday / Spiral Ham Salad, Broccoli Cheese Soup / Stuffed Pasta Shells
Greek Salad / Creamy Chicken Wrap
Coleslaw / Yam Zucchini Frittata
Chef’s Salad
Friday / Tuna Quesadilla
Carrot Ginger
Soup / Grilled Ham & Cheese
3 Bean Salad / Big Veggie Chili
Mixed rice salad / Santa Fe Salad
Boston Clam Chowder
Saturday / Cottage Cheese Salad, Roasted Veggie Pita / Pizza – veggie and meat
Mixed Greens / Cauliflower Soup
Italian Frittata / Three Cheese Quesadilla
Tomato Salad

Attached is a copy of my Food Safe Certificate.

References:

Cindy Watson: Health Inspector, Vancouver Coastal Health/ Sunshine Coast/Squamish/Whistler

Home: 1-604-567-8701 (Squamish)

Email:

Dave Munroe: Business Owner

Home: 604-885-6106

Linda Fogarty – Business Owner

Business: 604-8861230Email: linda@greenroomorganics