School Cafeteria Central Kitchen Construction: Standardized Solution for 3,000 Daily Nutritious Meals

In March 2026, the State Council circulated the

Opinions on Further Strengthening School Cafeteria Management

, mandating that by the end of 2027, all school cafeterias serving more than 1,000 people must establish central kitchens or joint procurement centers. Riding this policy tailwind, the construction of school cafeteria central kitchens has entered a fast track.

## Project Case Study

In January 2026, Shunxiang Central Kitchen delivered a university central kitchen capable of providing 3,000 nutritious meals per day.

### Solution Highlights

**Highest Safety Standards**:
- HACCP full-process quality control
- 48-hour retention sampling for every batch
- All equipment fabricated from 304 food-grade stainless steel
- Strict zoning: separation of raw and cooked items, segregation of clean and dirty areas

**Nutritional Meal Planning**:
- Intelligent nutritional meal planning system (weekly menus auto-generated)
- Low-temperature slow-cooking equipment to preserve nutrient content
- Automatic weighing system to control oil and salt usage

**Equipment Configuration**:
| Area | Equipment | Capacity |
|------|-----------|----------|
| Main Kitchen | Multi-function cooking machines × 3 + Steamers × 2 | 1,500 servings/meal |
| Bakery Area | Dough mixer + Molding machine + Oven | 500 servings/meal |
| Meal Assembly | Insulated meal dispensing line | 3,000 servings/meal |
| Dishwashing | Fully automatic dishwashing line | 6,000 pieces/hour |

### Investment Data
- Total floor area: 1,200 sqm
- Equipment investment: 950,000 RMB
- Operations staff: 18 (including 4 chefs)
- Cost per meal: 6.8 RMB (including labor and equipment depreciation)

> For school and corporate cafeteria central kitchen consultation: 185-2101-3919