Joefel S. Horca

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study was conducted in the Division of Cavite Province for this school year 2017-2018. The researchers were motivated to develop the best practices of canteen management and operations for the purposes of delivering quality service to the clientele, with improved operations of the canteen in the entire Division of Cavite. Furthermore, it is a desire of the researchers to engage more in effective operations to provide more income that would give profits back to the programs and projects of the school.

METHODS

This employed descriptive type of research. A survey questionnaire was distributed to the participants and unstructured interview was also conducted. The data were interpreted using Pearson correlation of coefficient. Weighted mean, percentage, and ranking were also used in the study.

RESULTS

It was found out that School Canteen in the Department of Education Cavite Province strongly adheres to the best practices in the following dimensions: objectives, equipment and facilities, food management, personnel management, hygiene, sanitation and safety management, Financial management, supplementary feeding program, school clinic funds, faculty and development funds, H.E. instructional funds, school operation funds and revolving capital.

DISCUSSIONS

It was concluded that the canteen management and operations in selected schools of Cavite are implemented properly to gain profit out of it. There are no significant differences on assessments of the respondents on the canteen for they share similar views and perceptions. The perceptions of the groups of respondents with regard to the utilization of canteen funds in selected schools of Cavite are rated as very much implemented. There are significant relationships between hindering and facilitating factors in Canteen Management and Operations as perceived by the respondents. The strategic plan is useful and doable as a template to enhance the operations and management of the canteen.