Industry Standard Food Service · Jefferson County Contract · All items available from current vendors — no new vendors required
| Item | Cost/Srv | Ingredients / Case Specs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Navy Bean Soup |
~$0.15 | Beans Dry Navy 50# — Shaver $36.49 Carrots Sliced Frozen 20# — Shaver $14.34 Chicken Base — Shaver $13.34 · Cornbread (existing) |
Lowest cost hot lunch — high protein, serve with cornbread |
Lentil Soup |
~$0.15 | Beans Dry Lentil 50# — Shaver $49.26 Carrots Sliced Frozen 20# — Shaver $14.34 Chicken Base — Shaver $13.34 |
Tied for cheapest — very high fiber and protein, serve with cornbread |
Pasta Marinara |
~$0.20 | Rotini or Ziti 2/10 LB — Shaver $13.73 Tomato Sauce 6/#10 — Shaver $28.89 Diced Tomatoes 6/#10 — Shaver $30.36 |
Under $0.20/serving — add TVP to boost protein when budget allows |
Red Beans & Rice |
~$0.22 | Pinto Beans Dry 50 LB — PFG $25.67 Parboiled Rice 50 LB — PFG $26.38 Sausage crumble (existing) |
High protein and fiber, dirt cheap per serving — classic Southern staple |
Southern Beans & Rice Bowl |
~$0.22 | Great Northern Beans Dry 50# — Shaver $39.00 Parboiled Rice 50 LB — PFG $26.38 Sausage crumble (existing) |
Flavorful, filling, dirt cheap per serving |
Mac & Cheese |
~$0.28 | Elbow Macaroni 2/10 LB — Shaver $13.10 Cheese Sauce 6/#10 — Shaver $48.12 |
One of the cheapest hot lunches possible — universally popular, zero waste |
Chili Mac |
~$0.32 | TVP Beef Chunks 25# — Shaver $60.46 Elbow Macaroni 2/10 LB — Shaver $13.10 Diced Tomatoes 6/#10 — Shaver $30.36 Tomato Sauce 6/#10 — Shaver $28.89 |
TVP doubles as a beef extender — hearty, filling, under $0.35/serving |
Bean & Cheese Burrito Plate |
$0.54 | Bean & Cheese Burritos 80/4oz — Shaver $43.40 Parboiled Rice 50 LB — PFG $26.38 Tomato Sauce (salsa) — Shaver $28.89 |
Fully turnkey, zero prep — no cooking equipment needed |
Chicken Corn Dog Plate |
$0.67 | Corn Dog Chicken 72/2.5oz — Shaver $48.45 Mixed Vegetables 30# — Shaver $26.75 Cornbread (existing) |
Simple, fast, universally popular — no prep required |
| Item | Cost/Srv | Ingredients / Case Specs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Pancake Day |
$0.16 | Shaver Pancake 144/1.2oz — $23.08/case Syrup 4gal — Shaver $15.83 (+$0.02/serving) |
Replaces bread slice one morning/week — add syrup for under $0.18 total |
Waffle Day |
$0.16 | Shaver Waffle 12/12/1.25oz — $22.97/case |
Same cost as pancakes, different texture — easy rotation variety |
French Toast |
$0.28 | Shaver French Toast 144/1.5oz — $40.09/case |
Slightly higher cost but a distinct, popular offering |
Oatmeal with Raisins |
+$0.04 | Existing oatmeal + Shaver Raisins 30# ($61.59) |
Adds nutrition and variety to current oatmeal days with minimal added cost |
| Item | Cost/Srv | Ingredients / Case Specs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
PB&J |
~$0.18 | Peanut Butter (existing) + Jelly 200ct — Shaver $9.53 + Bread (existing) |
Lowest cost dinner option — keep as a budget anchor night in rotation |
Bologna & Mustard Sandwich |
~$0.25 | Shaver Bologna Logs Chik 3/8# — $39.02/cs ($1.63/lb) Bread Pullman (existing) + Mustard (existing) |
One of the cheapest protein sandwiches available — slices easily at scale |
Salami Sandwich |
~$0.40 | Salami (existing rotation) + Bread Pullman (existing) + Mustard (existing) |
Already on current rotation — maintain as one of the weekly nights |
Turkey & Mustard Sandwich |
~$0.45 | Turkey deli meat (existing) + Bread Pullman (existing) Mustard / Mayo (existing) |
Clean, familiar protein — switch bread to Shaver for per-oz savings |
Chicken Salad Sandwich |
~$0.50 | Shaver canned/pouch chicken + Mayo (existing) Bread Pullman (existing) |
Cold prep, no equipment needed — good rotation alongside bologna and turkey |
| Item | Cost/Srv | Ingredients / Case Specs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Gelatin (Jell-O) |
~$0.04 | Shaver: Cherry, Lime, Orange, Raspberry — all $23.32/case (6/16oz) |
Nearly free dessert upgrade — rotate 4 flavors across the week |
Vanilla or Chocolate Pudding |
~$0.05 | Vanilla 25# — Shaver $63.84 Chocolate 25# — Shaver $68.93 |
Replaces cake 1–2×/week — adds variety without cost increase |
Broccoli or Cauliflower |
<$0.20 | Broccoli Cuts 30# — Shaver $27.47 Cauliflower 30# — Shaver $31.30 |
Adds vegetable variety beyond current carrot/peas rotation |
Breaded Okra |
<$0.20 | Shaver Okra Cut Breaded 20# — $26.77/case |
Southern staple, pairs with any protein, adds texture variety |
Applesauce Cup |
$0.30 | Shaver Applesauce Unsweet 96/4.5oz — $28.49/case |
Only vitamin C source in current catalog — priority add |
Corn on the Cob (Summer) |
$0.35 | Shaver Corn Cob 3in 96ea — $33.74/case |
Seasonal crowd-pleaser, easy to serve, no prep required |