B.04.01.R3 Menu Register (National Requirement)

Menus are developed nationally and updated as required to ensure compliance with legislation

1. National Menus are compliant with the Ministry of Health Food and Nutrition Guidelines.
2. National menus are developed (and any changes made) in consultation with a qualified dietician.
3. A national register of menus is maintained and managed under the authority of the Manager CIE.
4. Medical diet menus (to provide dietary control or treatment for a medical condition) are approved by a qualified dietician and are provided to specified prisoners on recommendation and approval of the Medical Officer.

The following information is recorded in the menu register at each kitchen site

1. The date and time of the meal served.
2. The number of prisoners catered for.
3. The type and quantities of food served.
4. The number and type of any special diets.

A separate register is maintained for vegetarian, alternative and medical diets which contains the following information

1. The date and time of the meal served.
2. The number of prisoners catered for.
3. The type and quantities of food served.