ROTR - On the trailer

Wash your hands. Often. And encourage corps members to wash their hands before they eat.
Always place supplies in storage with the labels facing out.
Label and write the date on leftovers before putting them into the refrigerator or freezer. We use masking tape and permanent markers.
It is very important that meals be served on time; however, food should not be set out prior to the actual arrival of Colts in the event they are delayed. We have learned to cook and hold.
Aluminum pans and other cooking pans should be sprayed with cooking oil whenever possible. Be kind to those who will be washing dishes next.
Regular metal pans can often be lined with parchment liner sheets or foil to lessen sticking and aid in faster clean up. (Another thing head cooks don’t mind being reminded of.)
Cooks need to follow the same rules as corps members when it comes to adequate nutrition and adequate hydration. Don’t skip meals and drink lots of fluids.
Clean hands are important.
Ice packs (sandwich baggies filled with water and placed in the freezer) should be available for corps members at all times. If you use the second to last one, please refill the stock.
There is a medicine cabinet on the food trailer to serve everyone’s needs. Corps members are expected to ask assistance rather than just serve themselves. Remember to take a little time when a corps member asks for an ice bag, ibuprofen, or a pressure wrap. These kids don’t complain for no reason. And a bit of time and a sympathetic ear can do as much sometimes as a pill from a bottle.
If time and energy allow, we like to think of fun things to do for the members. Examples are: a food theme to match the locale, a special or silly food item, and decorations for the food trailer or the cooks. Be aware that this can make the members think volunteers on the food trailer are from another planet. Nonetheless, they usually join in the spirit of the fun.

During the course of your stay, you may be asked for assistance by staff, members, drivers, parents, etc. Sometimes the answer should be yes and sometimes it should be no. It’s usually a good idea to check with the head cook – and please don’t ever leave for any length of time without letting him or her know. When we all remember we are there for the “kids,” the answers are generally easy to figure out.