In celebration of National School Lunch Hero Day (May 5), CUSD Insider is showcasing profiles of some of the super food & nutrition services employees we have throughout the District.
Today, we are highlighting Lorenzo Romero-Mendoza, District storekeeper/delivery driver.
Q: How long have you worked for CUSD?
A: 12 years
Q: Describe your role in Food & Nutrition Services
A: I’m responsible for taking school lunches that are prepared in the central kitchen to elementary school sites.
Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
A: I’m responsible for taking school lunches that are prepared in the central kitchen to elementary school sites.
Q: Why is it important for students to have nutritious, filling meals everyday?
A: I feel that having a nutritious meal will help benefit students in the classroom by helping them focus on their work. For some of these students it might be the only nutritious meal they may have in the day.
Q: What was your favorite school lunch when you were a student?
A: Pepperoni calzone
