Customer Spotlight: Susan Murray of Nauset Public Schools (MA)

Susan Murray is the Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Nauset Public Schools in Orleans, MA. Her child nutrition department uses our Point of Sale, Menu Planning/Nutrient Analysis, Accountability and Free or Reduced software that is built especially for K-12 school districts. Get to know Susan in our latest Customer Spotlight and click here to see other Meals Plus Customer Spotlights!

The Dish: How long have you been using Meals Plus?
Susan Murray: We began using Meals Plus during the 2012/2013 school year.

TD: What duties and responsibilities does your position entail?
SM: I am the Director of Food & Nutrition Services for Nauset Public Schools that consists of seven schools in five different districts. My duties include but not limited to: planning and developing all menus, supervising all staff, standardizing menus to meet all of the new guidelines, promote nutrition education, keep students, parents and public informed of all food service related communications, train all staff and am responsible for all financial and operational issues. I am also a member of the District Wellness Committee.

TD: What aspects of your position do you enjoy the most?
SM: What I enjoy most about my job is watching the student enjoy their lunches, having fun at lunch and breakfast time, and having my staff feel like they have made a difference in someone else’s life – even for just that one moment.

TD: What do you like to do in your free time?
SM: I exercise every morning before coming to work, so I am keeping healthy as I get older. I am also a local real estate agent that specializes in investors. I always love learning something new!

TD: What is your favorite “like” about Meals Plus and/or how has it helped your operations?
SM: What I like most about Meals Plus is the ability to be flexible. Because Meals Plus is internet-based, I am able to work from any location and get the same reports or information needed at a moment’s notice.