construction and renovation

Workforce

How to operate smoothly during renovations

Operators who have taken the renovation plunge find that planning, communication and some improvisation are critical to keeping operations humming.

Operations

How foodservice directors are changing lives and communities

With an integral role in the nutritional lives of students, employees, patients and seniors, FSDs are called upon to support, nurture and shape communities.

The proposed 7,700-square-foot cafeteria would be domed, double as a safe room and seat 312 people, according to the district’s superintendent.

Officials at Oklahoma-based Edmond North High School said that it could take weeks before all of the repairs are made to the main cafeteria where the water main break occurred.

Oakland University has reopened the food court in its student center following a $3.5 million project.

The University of Buffalo’s Campus Dining & Shops launched the multimillion-dollar initiative this summer, which included renovations, improved menus and expanded eateries on campus.

Lee County School District’s new 11,000-square-foot cafeteria has allowed the district to reduce its number of daily lunch periods and includes a concession stand to accommodate the nearby football stadium.

The university’s newly renovated Garden Commons dining hall features a salad and fruit bar, Asian and Italian food stations, and a grab-and-go convenience store.

Wheaton College’s Chase Dining Hall reopens this fall, featuring made-to-order food options and an allergen station.

Green Lake Elementary’s new cafeteria uses a solar-energy system to preheat water, while another system collects, filters and reuses water for pre-washing dishes—saving the district 200,000 gallons of water a year.

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