Cobb County School Nutrition

Fun Fact: Food trucks are like kitchens on wheels—many can serve hundreds of meals a day from a space smaller than a school office, using smart prep, tight teamwork, and serious culinary skill! Today we just have fun and educate the students. #FuelingStudentSuccess

100% health inspection scores! Our teams consistently meet the highest standards—where access to safe, nutritious meals is critical for student success. Excellence isn’t optional—it’s essential. #CobbFNS #FuelingStudentSuccess

Culinary Fact: Enchiladas date all the way back to the ancient Aztecs, who would roll tortillas around small fish and other fillings—making enchiladas one of the oldest “wrapped” dishes still enjoyed today!

Another round of health inspection scores! Proud of our teams for keeping food safety a top priority every day. #FuelingStudentSuccess #CobbFNS #CobbFNSRocks

These perfect scores aren’t just numbers—they represent the care and professionalism our staff bring to serving every meal. Way to go, team! #CobbFNS #CobbFNSRocks #FuelingStudentSuccess

Fun Fact: Career Days help students discover careers they may have never considered—including the many paths in school nutrition, culinary arts, and dietetics! Our Cobb FNS team loves showing up to support students and share how food can turn into a meaningful career.

Culinary Fact: The food safety “Temperature Danger Zone” is 41°F–135°F, where bacteria grow fastest. Keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold helps keep meals safe for students! #CobbFNS #FuelingStudentSuccess #CobbFNS

Culinary Fact: Black bean burgers became popular in the U.S. when cooks looked for flavorful plant-based alternatives to traditional beef burgers. Black beans are naturally rich in protein, fiber, and iron and provides a delicious alternative to the traditional beef burger.

Culinary Fact: Health department inspections focus on key food safety practices like proper handwashing, safe food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and clean food preparation surfaces—helping ensure every meal served is safe for students.

Culinary Fun Fact: Croissants may be famous in France today, but their origin traces back to Austria in the 1600s with a pastry called the kipferl. French bakers later refined the recipe using laminated dough—folding butter between layers of dough, making today's croissant.

Culinary Fact: Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and seasoned meat in taco salad mirror the traditional toppings found in tacos, just served salad-style.

Food Fact: Warm cinnamon rolls release their aroma because heat activates cinnamon’s natural oils. #NSBW26

🍕 Did You Know? Great pizza dough tastes even better when it rests — giving it time helps create better flavor and a perfect chewy crust!

🌟 Fun Fact: Nachos were actually invented by accident in 1943 when a maître d’ named Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya quickly created the dish for hungry guests using what he had on hand — tortilla chips, cheese, and jalapeños. Talk about a delicious improvisation! 😄 #GaTrayOftheWeek

Our incredible managers and staff recently visited the State Capitol to champion the importance of school nutrition and the vital role we play in #FuelingStudentSuccess. Their voices help strengthen relationships with legislators and are truly #GSNALegacyBuilders .

Such a delicious and simple thing. I love my “fruit” salad as the students love to remind me.

Culinary fun fact: Sliders get their name from their small size—originally designed to be eaten in just a few bites, making them perfect for sampling bold flavors without the full-size commitment.

Culinary Fact: Salads date back to ancient Rome—where they were often made with raw greens tossed in salt. In fact, the word salad comes from the Latin salata, meaning “salted.”

Kemp STEM Night was a fantastic evening of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning!