School Lunchroom Trays & Cafeteria Dinnerware

JonesZylon manufactures school lunchroom trays, cafeteria dinnerware, utensils, and drinkware purpose-built for the pace and volume of K–12 food service. Our compartment trays — including the PPST-14 and PPST-28 — are among the most widely used cafeteria trays in the country: dishwasher safe, microwave safe, stackable, and built to hold up through thousands of meal cycles. Whether you're outfitting a single school cafeteria or a district-wide program, we have the right product at the right price.

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K–12 Cafeteria Equipment

The Most Durable School Cafeteria Trays Available

The PPST-14 and PPST-28 are 6-compartment copolymer cafeteria trays built to handle the daily demands of K–12 food service — dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and tough enough for thousands of meal cycles without cracking, chipping, or breaking down. Same footprint, different depth. The right choice depends on your portion sizes and whether your program uses lids for transport.

6-Compartment Tray

PPST-14

The go-to cafeteria tray for standard school lunch programs. Six compartments with a shallower depth keep portions visible and lines moving fast. No lid required — ideal for serve-and-go operations where speed matters most.

Dimensions	14.25" × 9.88" × 0.88"
Entrée slot	9 oz
Bread slot	6 oz
Small slots (×3)	4 oz each
Flatware slot	4 oz
Case pack	24 trays / 11.7 lbs
Compatible lid	No lid

Design features: 11-rib construction for structural integrity · 15° sloped sides for faster washing and better food presentation · Textured compartment bottoms extend product life · Stackable · Beverage location slot · Compatible with JonesZylon heated and refrigerated carts

Material: Copolymer — break, chip, and crack resistant · Withstands 0–212°F · Dishwasher safe · Microwave safe · Reusable · Recyclable

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6-Compartment Deep Tray

PPST-28

The deeper-compartment option for programs that serve larger portions or need lids for transport. The PPST-28's extra depth holds more food per compartment and pairs with the PPSTL-28 lid — making it the right call for meal programs with a longer hold or delivery component.

Dimensions	14.25" × 9.88" × 1.5"
Entrée slot	18 oz
Bread slot	14 oz
Small slots (×3)	8 oz each
Flatware slot	8.8 oz
Case pack	24 trays / 19.6 lbs
Compatible lid	PPSTL-28

Design features: 14-rib construction for added strength · 15° sloped sides for faster washing and better food presentation · Textured compartment bottoms extend product life · Stackable with lids · Compatible with JonesZylon heated and refrigerated carts

Material: Copolymer — break, chip, and crack resistant · Withstands 0–212°F · Dishwasher safe · Microwave safe · Reusable · Recyclable

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Which tray is right for your program? Choose the PPST-14 for fast-paced serve-and-go cafeteria lines where portion size is modest and lid clearance isn't needed. Choose the PPST-28 when you're serving larger portions, using a lid for transport, or running a tray delivery program. Both are available through US Foods and Direct Supply on your existing distributor agreement. Custom colors are available on both — contact us for minimums and setup fee.

Compartment Trays

School Lunchroom Trays

Full product line of JonesZylon school cafeteria trays. See the PPST-14 and PPST-28 featured above for detailed specs on our two most popular school trays. The full selection below covers 3, 4, 5, and 6 compartment configurations in copolymer and MaxFlex — dishwasher safe, stackable, and built for daily institutional use.

Available online: Order school lunchroom trays directly through our online store. Shop Trays →

Style	Product Title	Product Number	Material	Lid	Dimensions	MaxFlex Colors	Spec Sheet
Six Compartment Tray	Six Compartment Penny Saver Tray	PPST-14	Copolymer	—	Height: 14 1/4" Width: 8 1/2" Depth: 2 1/8"	—	Copolymer
Six Compartment Tray	Six Compartment Deep Tray	PPST-28	Copolymer or MaxFlex	PPSTL-28	Height: 14 1/4" Width: 9 7/8" Depth: 1 1/2"		Copolymer MaxFlex
SmartTray	SmartTray	SMART-5	Copolymer or MaxFlex	SMARTL-5	Height: 13 3/8" Width: 9 1/4" Depth: 1 9/10"		Copolymer MaxFlex
SmartTray	SmartTray Extra Deep	SMART-5-XD	Copolymer or MaxFlex	SMARTL-5	Height: 13 3/8" Width: 9 1/4" Depth: 2 3/5"		Copolymer MaxFlex
Four Compartment Tray	Four Compartment Large Tray	PPST-9400	Copolymer or MaxFlex	PPJZL-9	Height: 10 1/2" Width: 8 1/2" Depth: 2 1/8"		Copolymer MaxFlex
Three Compartment Tray	Three Compartment Large Tray	PPST-9300	Copolymer or MaxFlex	PPJZL-9	Height: 10 1/2" Width: 8 1/2" Depth: 2 1/8"		Copolymer MaxFlex

Custom colors available but require case minimums and setup fees.

Flatware

Cafeteria Utensils

JonesZylon cafeteria utensils are available in copolymer and MaxFlex materials in a variety of sizes and handle styles. Big Grip utensils feature an oversized handle for easier handling during high-volume service. Safety-style utensils offer a flatter profile. All are dishwasher safe and color-coded for efficient tray line management.

Available online: Order school cafeteria utensils directly through our store. Shop Utensils →

Utensils	Product Title	Product Number	Material	Dimensions	MaxFlex Colors	Spec Sheet
Big Grip	Big Grip Forks	PPF-7	Copolymer or MaxFlex	7.25"		Copolymer MaxFlex
	Big Grip Knives	PPK-8	Copolymer or MaxFlex	8.5"
	Big Grip Soup Spoons	PPSS-6	Copolymer or MaxFlex	6.25"
	Big Grip Teaspoons	PPTS-6	Copolymer or MaxFlex	6.13"
Safety	Safety Forks	F-7	Copolymer	6.88"	—	Copolymer MaxFlex Sporks
	Safety Knives	K-7	Copolymer	6.88"	—
	Safety Spoons	OB-6	Copolymer	6.5"	—
	Safety Sporks	SF-7	Copolymer or MaxFlex	6.5"
Spoondles	2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 oz — Solid & Perforated	SPOONDLE-#	Nylon	2 oz through 10 oz	—	Nylon

Custom colors available but require case minimums and setup fees.

Tumblers & Mugs

Cafeteria Drinkware

JonesZylon cafeteria drinkware is available in a range of sizes from 5 oz to 15.5 oz in both copolymer and MaxFlex materials. Multiple tumbler profiles — standard, squat, and mug — cover every cafeteria beverage service scenario. All are top-rack dishwasher safe and designed for long-term durability through hundreds of cycles.

Available online: Order cafeteria drinkware directly through our store. Shop Drinkware →

Drinkware	Product Title	Product Number	Material	Dimensions	MaxFlex Colors	Spec Sheet
Tumblers	5 oz Tumbler	V-6	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Height: 3.63" / Diameter: 2.25" / Volume: 5 oz		Copolymer MaxFlex
	8.5 oz Tumbler	V-10	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Height: 4.00" / Diameter: 2.75" / Volume: 8.5 oz
	12 oz Tumbler	V-12	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Height: 5.13" / Diameter: 2.89" / Volume: 12 oz
	15.5 oz Tumbler	V-16	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Height: 5.75" / Diameter: 3.13" / Volume: 15.5 oz
Squat Tumbler	9 oz Squat Tumbler	V-SQUAT	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Height: 2.84" / Diameter: 3.3" / Volume: 9 oz		Copolymer MaxFlex
Cup	8 oz Cup	SC-7	Copolymer	Height: 3.25" / Diameter: 3" / Volume: 8 oz	—	Copolymer
Mugs	9.5 oz Mug	SM-8/9	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Height: 2.88" / Diameter: 3.88" / Volume: 9.5 oz		Copolymer MaxFlex
Mugs	13 oz Mug	SM-10	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Height: 3.38" / Diameter: 3.88" / Volume: 13 oz		Copolymer MaxFlex

Custom colors available but require case minimums and setup fees.

Flatware

Cafeteria Plates

Available in 6-inch and 9-inch sizes in copolymer and MaxFlex, JonesZylon cafeteria plates are lightweight, chip-resistant, and dishwasher safe for daily cafeteria use. The 9-inch dinner plate is the standard for full-service meal programs; the 6-inch dessert plate is ideal for sides and á la carte items.

Available online: Order cafeteria plates through our online store. Shop Plates →

Plate	Image	Product Title	Product Number	Material	Dimensions	Copolymer Colors	MaxFlex Colors	Spec Sheet
Dessert Plate		6-Inch Dessert Plate	SDP-6	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Diameter: 6.38" / Height: 0.56"			Copolymer MaxFlex
Dinner Plate		9-Inch Dinner Plate	NDP-9	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Diameter: 9" / Height: 0.75"			Copolymer MaxFlex

Custom colors available but require case minimums and setup fees.

Bowls & Dishes

Cafeteria Bowls

From 5 oz vegetable dishes to 36 oz soup bowls, JonesZylon cafeteria bowls cover every serving need in a K–12 meal program. Available in rimmed and rimless profiles in copolymer and MaxFlex, with color options for easy tray line identification. All are dishwasher safe and microwave safe where noted.

Available online: Order cafeteria bowls and dishes through our store. Shop Bowls →

Bowls	Product Title	Product Number	Material	Dimensions	Copolymer Colors	MaxFlex Colors	Spec Sheet
Veg Dish	5 Ounce Veg Dish	SVD-5	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Height: 1.25" / Diameter: 5" / Volume: 5 oz			Copolymer MaxFlex
Rimmed Bowl	16 Ounce Rimmed Bowl	SRSB-15	Copolymer	Height: 2.25" / Diameter: 6.5" / Volume: 16 oz		—	Copolymer
Rimless Bowl	15 Ounce Rimless Bowl	SRS-15	Copolymer or MaxFlex	Height: 2.25" / Diameter: 5.25" / Volume: 15 oz			Copolymer MaxFlex
Soup Bowl	36 Ounce Soup Bowl	SB-36	MaxFlex	Height: 3" / Diameter: 6.5" / Volume: 36 oz	—		MaxFlex

Custom colors available but require case minimums and setup fees.

K–12 Food Service

Cafeteria Equipment

JonesZylon cafeteria equipment is engineered for the volume demands of school food service — durable construction, easy sanitation, and configurations that work with your kitchen layout. Equipment listings coming soon.

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Copolymer & MaxFlex options available
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Available through US Foods & Direct Supply
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School Lunchroom Trays Built for the Realities of K–12 Food Service

School cafeteria trays endure a level of daily abuse that most foodservice products aren't designed for. Hundreds of students per meal period, industrial dishwashers running back-to-back cycles, and tray lines that can't slow down for anything. JonesZylon compartment trays are built to handle all of it — the same copolymer material used in corrections facilities and healthcare environments, now sized and configured for K–12 cafeteria service.

The PPST-14 and PPST-28 are the two trays that show up most in school food service programs because they solve the two most common scenarios: fast serve-and-go lunch lines and programs that need lidded transport capability. Both are 6-compartment trays with the same overall footprint — the PPST-14 runs shallower for quicker service, the PPST-28 runs deeper for larger portions and works with the PPSTL-28 lid. Choosing between them is usually a straightforward question of portion size and whether you need a lid.

Beyond trays, JonesZylon supplies a complete line of cafeteria dinnerware for school programs — compartment trays in 3, 4, 5, and 6 compartment configurations, plates, bowls, tumblers, mugs, and utensils. Everything is available through US Foods and Direct Supply on your existing distributor agreement, or directly through our online store. Contact us for district volume pricing, free samples, or help selecting the right products for your program.