In November, Mr Chan said MOE has begun discussions with schools on new ways to run canteens.
SINGAPORE - Getting schools to cater meals from central kitchens will make it easier to ensure the quality of food, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.explored as a solution for schools with difficulties hiring canteen stallholders,It is a misconception to assume that food prepared in central kitchens is less nutritious, said Mr Chan in an interview on new canteen models with radio station Kiss92 on Dec 2.
In November, Mr Chan said the Education Ministry had begun discussions with schools on new ways to run canteens. Mr Chan said central kitchens will also reduce costs that canteen operators have to bear because of food waste, as such kitchens operate on a larger scale, while demand is more uncertain for canteen operators.
Mr Chan added that, in future, schools will complement canteen stallholders with meals from a central kitchen. Schools can decide on the model based on their needs, he said.
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