Montana School Nutrition Association: Full Schedule

1:00pm MDT

ServSafe 4 hour - Pre-registration Required

Monday June 22, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

The five sections are Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitation are covered in this course. This course is somewhat interactive with games and participation, not just sitting and listening for 4 hours. This course will help you to better understand the requirements of daily food prep, cleaning and regulations in your kitchen. An assessment with certificate of completion is included.

Speakers

Shelli Boggess

Food Service Director;, Deer Lodge Schools K-12

I have experience in commercial food operation for just over 20 years with this being my 7th year in School Nutrition. Deer Lodge is my home, I am the Food Service Director for the Deer Lodge Schools K-12. I became a ServSafe instructor and Proctor 3 years ago as I wanted to find... Read More →

Monday June 22, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Gardner C

4 hour breakout session

11:00am MDT

Increase Efficiency & Quality with a Combi Oven

Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Gardner C

We will educate the audience about combi oven technology and how it can save time, increase productivity, improve quality and consistency and save money.

Speakers

Carron Harris

Carron has been in the foodservice industry for 30+ years and has a diverse chef background serving restaurants to colleges.

Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Gardner C

Workshop

1:00pm MDT

Knife Skills/Small Equipment

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

Gardner C

This workshop is designed to teach safe, efficient, and professional kitchen knife skills with a focus on safety, consistency, proper techniques, organization, and cleanliness.

Speakers

Dirk Frickel

Food & Beverage Director, Hilands Golf Club

Dirk Frickel started his culinary journey, as many have, as a dishwasher at his family’s restaurant The Owl Café in Laurel, MT. After high school, Dirk continued to work at The Owl as a line cook. A few years later, he decided to further his career by seeking out further training... Read More →

Kate Huston

Coordinator of the Peer Education Expansion Program (PEEP), Montana Team Nutrition

Kate is the coordinator of the Peer Education Expansion Program (PEEP) through Montana Team Nutrition. Through PEEP, Kate supports and trains new School Food Service Directors in menu planning, culinary training, effective use of USDA foods and DOD Fresh foods, budgeting, and much... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Gardner C

Workshop

3:10pm MDT

Knife Skills/Small Equipment - Repeat

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 5:00pm MDT

Gardner C

This workshop is designed to teach safe, efficient, and professional kitchen knife skills with a focus on safety, consistency, proper techniques, organization, and cleanliness.

Speakers

Dirk Frickel

Food & Beverage Director, Hilands Golf Club

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 5:00pm MDT
Gardner C

Workshop

10:40am MDT

One-on-One with Your Peer Educators

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:40am - 12:30pm MDT

Gardner C

Are you a brand new or newer Food Service Director? This session is to help make connections with experienced Directors in your area who are willing to help you and others. Start building a support system to help you work with more confidence and gather helpful resources to improve your job. Directors can share experiences, recipes, food networking resources, time management ideas and employee management ideas, and how to talk to your administration or school board.

Speakers

Haven Murphy

Peer Educators

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:40am - 12:30pm MDT
Gardner C

Workshop

1:30pm MDT

Be Ready to Meet the New School Meal Pattern

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

Gardner C

Join this interactive session to brush up on decreasing sugar and sodium and understand the milk requirements in school meals. Discover menu planning and purchasing strategies, learn how to read a food label and share tips with other school nutrition professionals. Be in the know and feel good about the new meal patterns!

Speakers

Amber Lewis

Farm to School Specialist, School Nutrition Program

Amber is the Farm to School Specialist on the School Nutrition Program Team. Amber has a background in Hospitality and Food Service Management obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Johnson & Wales University. In previous roles she worked as an OPI School Nutrition Specialist and... Read More →

Molly Stenberg

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Co-Director, Montana Team Nutrition Program

Molly is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Co-Director of the Montana Team Nutrition Program. Molly enjoys working with school food service staff, school administrators, teachers, students and parents in promoting health through healthy school environments, school wellness... Read More →

Haley Scott

Program Lead, Montana Team Nutrition

Haley Scott serves as the Program Lead with Montana Team Nutrition at MSU where she gets to support Montana’s school nutrition professionals in serving delicious meals. She also coordinates farm to school projects to connect schools with garden resources and local food opportunities... Read More →

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Gardner C

Workshop

1:00pm MDT

11:00am MDT

1:00pm MDT

3:10pm MDT

10:40am MDT

1:30pm MDT

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