Food Service

For 2020-21, SAGE at Shorecrest is transitioning into a full-service program with some grab and go options. This will reduce the variety available and eliminate self-service while creating the safest environment for students. The year will begin with minimal lunch offerings to successfully implement the new serving style. More options will be added as Food Service staff feels comfortable that everyone can be served safely. SAGE will still accommodate different eating patterns and allergies as needed. Read more about SAGE’S approach to safe dining service here.

Shorecrest and SAGE Dining Services are pleased to offer a community inclusive dining program for all Shorecrest students, faculty and staff. The SAGE program delivers fresh, delicious meals made from scratch in small batches using seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. SAGE’s menus focus on variety to accommodate several eating patterns, dietary restrictions, and food allergies. An in-house chef prepares entrees, soup, salads and sandwiches daily and students may help themselves to unlimited seconds.

SAGE uses:

• Nitrate-free, house-roasted meats
• No Antibiotics Ever chicken
• Oils and seasonings without trans fats or MSG
• Antibiotic- and hormone-free milk
• Cage-free, certified humane eggs
• Sustainably sourced seafood
• House-made dressings

The typical SAGE program includes many of the following stations:

• The Main Ingredient® - Fresh, delicious, from-scratch entrées with appropriate sides
• Improvisations® - Various composed and deli salads, plus ingredients to build your own salad
• The Classic Cuts Deli® - Fresh-baked breads, house-roasted meats, and toppings for sandwiches
• The Stock Exchange - Fresh soups from house-made stock
• Mangia! Mangia! - Delicious Mediterranean dishes
• Crossroads - Fun, food-truck-style items
• Vegitas® - Inspired vegetarian and vegan fare
• Paquito’s® - Authentic Latin American cuisine
• Pacific Thyme - Authentic Asian cuisine
• P.S. - Sweet and savory accompaniments
• Splashes - Variety of beverages
• Seasonings® - Exciting display cooking, special features, and build-your-own bars
• Transit Fare® - Snacks and meals to-go

Did you know SAGE menus, ingredients and nutritional information may be found online?

To easily check for allergens, click "Allergens/Restrictions" at top-left of the menu calendar. Then click on the allergen(s) you want to avoid, and see how the menu adjusts. If you want to know more about a dish, click directly on the menu item to get the full list of ingredients. The access code when you click on an individual food item is: S0179. Using this online menu should always be accompanied by a discussion with your food service director. 

A note to SAGE from a Shorecrest parent:
"Thanks so much for the detailed information. Your website is great! My girls are really enjoying being able to make their own lunch & snack choices & I really appreciate not having to pack a full lunchbox every day!"

Download the Touch of SAGE app to easily view menus and allergens. Parents/guardians can set up the app for every child they have at a SAGE school, and students, faculty and staff can also access it. The app interfaces with each venue’s menus and ingredient lists, and provides a comprehensive allergen filter. Students can favorite items that they enjoy, see school-specific events, and give feedback on items that goes directly to their SAGE Chef. The free app is available on Android and iOS systems for any device. 

“Touch of SAGE makes planning meals easy, and provides a vehicle for parents to have a dialogue with their children about what they should select to eat, especially if they have a food allergy.” says Paco Rodriguez, President and Co-Founder of SAGE. 

The app can be found in Self Service on all Shorecrest-issued MS student and faculty/staff iPad devices. 

For more information on how to use the Touch of SAGE app, view this video.

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MySchoolBucks may be used by students and faculty/staff to pay for food service at SAGE that is not served during lunch (ie. breakfast, after school) or at the cafe.

Find a MySchoolBucks "setting up automatic payments" video here. More MySchoolBucks How-To videos are here.