Presence of Certified Chefs at Bogor SPPG Boosts MBG Quality

Certified chefs greatly assist in maintaining kitchen standards, not just in cooking, but in ensuring the entire process adheres to regulations, from cleanliness to presentation. Jakarta (ANTARA) - The presence of certified cooks or chefs from the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) at the Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) Jogjogan Silma 2, Bogor Regency, West Java, is a key factor in improving the capacity and quality of services for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. The head of SPPG Jogjogan Silma 2, Didin, stated that certified chefs have been fundamental to determining service capacity since the start of operations. “I ensure that the chefs on duty are BNSP certified. From the instructions we received, if the chefs are certified, the number of beneficiaries can exceed 1,000. Therefore, from the beginning, we directly served 1,670 recipients,” he said in an official statement in Jakarta on Sunday. Since starting operations on 24 November 2025, the MBG kitchen has directly served 1,670 beneficiaries and has now increased to 2,916 recipients, supported by the readiness of all human resources, especially professional chefs who meet competency standards. “Certified chefs greatly help in maintaining kitchen standards, not just in cooking, but in ensuring the entire process adheres to standards, from cleanliness to presentation,” Didin said. Additionally, the implemented work standards also facilitate the adaptation process for volunteers involved in kitchen operations. With a structured work system, volunteers can work more effectively in meeting daily food production and distribution targets. This is important considering that the MBG kitchen is required not only to maintain hygiene aspects but also the timeliness of distribution to beneficiaries at schools. “The most important thing is that quality remains maintained. With certified chefs, we are more confident in carrying out daily production processes,” he explained. In the future, he hopes that the standard of using certified professional personnel can be applied evenly across various SPPGs to maintain the consistency of MBG service quality throughout the region. “The hope is that this standard can continue to be upheld, so that the quality of MBG across Indonesia continues to improve and its benefits are felt by the community,” Didin said.