College & University Dining
For most students, going off to college is their first experience living away from home. During this time of exciting and profound change, sitting down to a delicious, comforting meal can help smooth the transition. It’s also a way to bond with roommates and new friends. Yet campus dining serves many functions. Quality food is a selling point for prospective students and parents during a college tour, and nourishing meals support your faculty and staff and make all guests feel special. Zest Culinary Services partners with your leadership to build a campus-wide program customized to your needs, including:
- Managing on-campus residential dining halls, student center cafeterias, grab-and-go stations, coffee bars and more, to make every meal of the day convenient for students, faculty and staff.
- Planning and catering for special events for 10 guests or thousands. From upscale VIP galas to picnics and tailgates, we work within your budget to curate a memorable event.
- Soliciting feedback from students, faculty and staff to continually update and improve services.
- Managing online student meal accounts and payment systems
- Offering special dietary or allergy-related options at all dining centers
- Crafting meal programs that deliver targeted financial returns to your school
- Training and managing an enthusiastic, caring staff
- Improving your dining centers’ appearance, functionality and traffic flow