Generally, kitchen facilities at TISD are old and contain a significant amount of original equipment. Modernization has consisted largely of replacing equipment, rather than making structural changes to kitchens. However, equipment is clean and well-maintained in all the school kitchens. Structural remodeling and additional space would be required to improve this facility. Work space is inadequate and employees must use sink drain boards for food preparation tables.
Aisles are narrow and there is no room for work stations.
The dry storage area is small and stairs in the storage area are used to store cartons of paper goods. Present plans are to add walk-in refrigeration. Coolers are slated to be placed within the existing dry storage area, which serves as the manager's office. The dry storage area is already inadequate and the proposed location of the coolers in that space would worsen the situation. The staff at this facility will prepare a number of menu items that will be served at district cafeterias.