N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-13.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43J-13.12 - Dietary service area

(a) The construction, equipment and installation of food service facilities shall meet the requirements of the functional program.

(b) Services shall consist of an on-site conventional food preparation system, a convenience food service system, a catering service or an appropriate combination thereof.

(c) The facility shall provide the following to implement the food service selected:

1. If food is prepared on-site:

i. A conventional food preparation system with space and equipment for preparing, cooking, baking and serving meals; or

ii. A convenience food system, such as frozen prepared meals, bulk packaged entrees, individually packaged portions and contractual commissary services with space and equipment for thawing, portioning, cooking and/or baking; or

2. If food is prepared off-site and catered:

i. A control station for receiving food supplies.

(d) All facilities shall have the following:

1. Storage facilities for food supply, including cold storage items;

2. Handwashing sink(s) that are located in the food preparation area;

3. Warewashing space that is located in the kitchen or an alcove separate from the food preparation and serving area;

4. Waste storage facility(ies) that are located in a separate room easily accessible to the outside for direct waste pickup or disposal; and

5. Office or desk space for the dietitian or the food service manager.

(e) The provision of nutritional counseling shall occur in the dietitian's office or in a conference room, based on program requirements.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-13.12