Piper Café
The Piedmont High School Administration, Nutrition Director, and Parents’ Club seek to change the eating behavior of students at PHS such that an increased amount of students will eat a more nutritious lunch and stay on campus to help foster a positive student community. This is accomplished by enhancing the quality and variety of items offered; giving students greater control in their selections; promoting awareness of whole food menu options and their nutritional benefits; engaging students in the process of change; and integrating nutrition education into our course curriculum.
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”
—Luciano Pavarotti
Attention all students!
Students wishing to use their card/student ID# to purchase food must have their ID card to hand to the cashier at the time of purchase. No exceptions! Student ID# can not be verbally communicated any longer. Sharing or borrowing someone else’s card will not be permitted. The photo will be checked to make sure it matches the student who hands it to the cashier.
This new procedure is being put into place starting Monday, March 23rd in order to provide better security.
Piper Cafe Catering
The Piper Cafe is available for all of your group gatherings with catering size plates of Caesar Salads, Fruit Salads, Sandwiches and anything else you need. What better way to feed a hungry team? Take a look at our catering menu.
School Nutrition Advisory Committee (SNAC)
The School Nutrition Advisory Committee is committed to infusing new energy and direction to the PHS Nutrition Program. SNAC is comprised of students, faculty, administration, parents, and the Nutrition Director. This committee provides a leadership role by working collaboratively and recommending changes in operations, nutritional program development, awareness campaigns, and research.
Chef Aaron Sears,
PHS Nutrition Director & Executive Chef
Joining Piedmont High School in 2007, Chef Aaron Sears has a background as both a restaurant and personal chef. With his culinary education coming from the City College of San Francisco - Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program, Aaron is a versatile chef that is able to respond to the varying tastes of our students. His strengths are also visible in his positive relationships with student assistants and the parent community. As the Nutrition Director and Executive Chef, Aaron is responsible for the daily implementation of healthy breakfast and lunch options that are in accordance with California State Law. He also manages and trains student assistants in culinary fundamentals.
Piper Cafe Fast Pay System
We are pleased to introduce the new PHS Nutrition Program Fast Pay System. Students now have the option to use their PHS Student ID as a debit card for the Nutrition Program. By visiting https://secure.ossi.com/piedmont/foodservice/ you can add funds to your child’s student ID card.
The process is very simple. You will need your child’s student ID number, your home telephone number, and a Visa or MasterCard to add funds to this debit system. All transactions are delivered over a secure network. You can add additional funds at anytime and your child can come to the Student Center during brunch or lunch to find out how much they have remaining on their fast pay account.
This system speeds-up our lines and allows you to have more control with your child’s nutrition choices during the school day. Because of fast pay cards and the healthier options that are now available, more students are visiting the Student Center during brunch and lunch.
We are firm believers that nutrition supports collaboration and a stronger community. Giving our students healthier options during brunch and lunch will only encourage them to remain oncampus where they can positively interact with friends, faculty, and staff.
