Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 8:43J-13.12 - Dietary service area(a) The construction, equipment and installation of food service facilities shall meet the requirements of the functional program.(b) Services shall consist of an on-site conventional food preparation system, a convenience food service system, a catering service or an appropriate combination thereof.(c) The facility shall provide the following to implement the food service selected:1. If food is prepared on-site: i. A conventional food preparation system with space and equipment for preparing, cooking, baking and serving meals; orii. A convenience food system, such as frozen prepared meals, bulk packaged entrees, individually packaged portions and contractual commissary services with space and equipment for thawing, portioning, cooking and/or baking; or2. If food is prepared off-site and catered: i. A control station for receiving food supplies.(d) All facilities shall have the following: 1. Storage facilities for food supply, including cold storage items;2. Handwashing sink(s) that are located in the food preparation area;3. Warewashing space that is located in the kitchen or an alcove separate from the food preparation and serving area;4. Waste storage facility(ies) that are located in a separate room easily accessible to the outside for direct waste pickup or disposal; and5. Office or desk space for the dietitian or the food service manager.(e) The provision of nutritional counseling shall occur in the dietitian's office or in a conference room, based on program requirements. N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-13.12