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About Schildkröte
editSchildkröte GmbH is a non-profit corporate group that specializes in providing healthy and sustainable catering for schools and daycare centers. With a clear focus on organic regional ingredients, Schildkröte offers tasty, varied, and vitamin-rich lunch meals that are specifically tailored to the needs of children and adolescents. The company places great importance on ensuring that the meals are not only healthy but also appealing to young palates.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Schildkröte GmbH is to promote healthy nutrition in community catering while taking on social responsibility. The company is actively committed to the integration and vocational training of people with disabilities as well as young people facing challenges in their professional lives. Through training in professions such as cook and specialist practitioner in the hospitality industry, Schildkröte contributes to creating equal opportunities and promoting inclusion.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSustainability is a central component of Schildkröte's corporate philosophy. As a partner of the project "Where Does Your Food Come From?", the company is dedicated to increasing the share of regional organic food in school catering and raising awareness for sustainable nutrition. Schildkröte offers a variety of foods in organic quality, including rice, pasta, meat products, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products. These efforts are underscored by certification with the control number DE-ÖKO-070.
Education and Qualification
editIn addition to catering, Schildkröte is also involved in vocational education and qualification. The company offers a wide range of programs aimed at opening new perspectives for young people with special needs and long-term unemployed adults. These programs include job coaching, language schools, and further training opportunities that are aligned with Social Code Books II, III, and VIII.
Social Responsibility and Collaboration
editSchildkröte works closely with Greens-unlimited Berlin GmbH and HandFest gGmbH to promote social projects and support people in difficult life situations. The board of Jugendwohnen im Kiez e.V. accompanies the development of Schildkröte GmbH and ensures that the strategic direction of the company is always in line with its social and educational goals.
By combining healthy nutrition, social engagement, and sustainable practices, Schildkröte GmbH sets standards in community catering and makes a valuable contribution to society.