The Decision Support System for Feasibility Testing of Healthy Canteens at Universitas Malikussaleh Using the Multi-Attribute Utility Theory Method

This research aims to develop a decision support system based on the Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) method to evaluate the feasibility of healthy canteens at Malikussaleh University. The system is designed to assess the feasibility of canteens based on six main criteria: Selection of Raw Materials, Storage of Food Ingredients, Food Processing, Food Storage, Food Transportation, and Food Serving. This study evaluated 20 canteens on campus, with feasibility values calculated based on the weights assigned to each Criterion. The results showed that the canteen with the alternative code A11 (Kopita BI) received the highest score of 0.956, followed by A6 (Umi), with a score of 0.798, and A10 (Alisha), with a score of 0.620. Out of the 20 canteens evaluated, only three canteens were categorized as "Feasible," 3 as "Sufficiently Feasible," and the remaining 14 were deemed "Not Feasible." These findings highlight the urgent need to improve the quality of most canteens. The criteria for Selection of Raw Materials and Food Processing had the highest weights, emphasizing the importance of these two aspects in maintaining food quality and health standards. Implementing this system simplifies data management and analysis and provides clear recommendations for canteen managers to improve service and health standards. Thus, this system is expected to promote healthier and higher-quality campus canteens. This research enhances canteen service quality in university environments and can serve as a reference model for other educational institutions in evaluating and improving their canteen facilities.