Creative Dining Services

01/01/2025

Looking back at the shared moments, cherished memories, and amazing people of 2024 inspires us with anticipation for the possibilities that 2025 will bring.

Happy New Year!

12/30/2024

The decision to renovate a dining facility isn’t one taken lightly. It's a momentous decision that holds the potential to transform a dining experience. Whether the ambiance is uninviting or the layout fails to accommodate a diverse menu, thoughtful planning can pave the way for a vibrant space where diners can truly relax and savor their meals.

In a recent conversation with Dave Seweryn, our Associate Vice President of Operations, we explored the common and costly mistakes people often make during renovation projects and how to steer clear of them. By focusing on enhancing the dining experience, engaging hospitality partners from the start, and actively seeking diner feedback, you can turn potential pitfalls into incredible opportunities to foster a strong sense of community within our organization.

Click the link below to learn more about Dave Seweryn's expert insights on avoiding mistakes in dining facility renovations and inspiring a brighter dining experience.

The decision to renovate a dining facility isn’t one taken lightly, and it usually takes a lot for an organization to finally take the plunge. In general, the current facility must have pretty substantial limitations that prevent it from meeting diner needs. Maybe the ambiance doesn’t entice din...

12/25/2024

This holiday season, let us treasure what is truly important in all of our lives— the love of family, the warmth of friends, and the cherished bonds we hold dear.

Stay warm, stay safe, and have a happy holiday from our family to yours.

12/19/2024

Today, we are grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others and so proud to support Feeding America and World Central Kitchen through our donations, both nationally and globally, as they work to mitigate hunger and food insecurity.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Feeding America and World Central Kitchen. Your commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food is both generous and compassionate, and we sincerely appreciate all of your efforts!

12/16/2024

Join our dynamic team at Creative Dining Services! We actively foster an environment for our employees that facilitates collaboration, career growth, and yes –creativity.

Click the link below to search our open positions and find your career with Creative Dining.


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12/05/2024

As a company, we understand the importance of being transparent, flexible, and collaborative. Our goal is to become more than just a foodservice provider; we strive to be a partner who is committed to actively investing in the success of our dining programs and it starts with greater oversight.

Watch our corporate video below and learn more about what sets us apart when choosing your dining service provider.

11/27/2024

Meet Line Cook Dewayne,

As a Cook, Dewayne has expertly utilized his attention to detail and passion for cooking to create flavorful dishes since joining us in March of 2021 with our dining team in Dublin, Ohio. His commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, while crafting delicious meals, is matched only by his big smile and warm personality.

Want to get to know Dewayne a little better? Here are some fun facts he would like to share:

1. His favorite part of the job is creating beautiful dishes.
2. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, camping, and hiking.
3. His favorite food is Southern cuisine.
4. One thing that he would like to share that no one knows, is that he’s a proud Scorpio.

We love seeing your smile and truly appreciate all you do, Dewayne!

11/22/2024

Yesterday, our Corporate Executive Chef Nathaniel Malone, PCIII and his talented team of up-and-coming culinarians presented an extraordinary menu showcasing their creativity and culinary excellence. From the Cured Salmon, Nori, Roe, with Buttermilk and Chive Oil to the Spiced Pudding with Honeycomb Ice Cream with Sticky Toffee Bourbon Sauce and everything in between, his nine-course menu featured entrées that were as delicious as they were beautiful.

"One of my passions in life is exploring my creativity with wild foods and a blank canvas to develop flavors and textures that result in truly memorable dishes."
— Executive Chef Nathaniel Malone

Special thanks to our culinary team and front-of-house staff for making yesterday's event one to remember.

11/19/2024

As a foodservice provider, bringing excitement to our campus dining communities oftentimes means introducing a new fresh, and exciting option. This fall, our dining team at Grand Rapids Community College has done just that and launched their new Taqueria!

Their new Taqueria menu features a variety of delicious choices, including burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, and taco salads, all designed to enrich the dining experience for our diners.

A special thanks to our dining team at GRCC Dining Services for their ongoing commitment to adding value to our customers' dining experience.

11/13/2024

Today, we are both thankful and blessed to be in a position to make a difference in the lives of others while mitigating hunger and food insecurities in the communities we serve.

We are so proud to announce that our team at the University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne, IN came in 1st place during the Community Harvest Food Bank's annual, U Can Crush Hunger Competition with 22,359 pounds of total donated food; but most importantly they were able to help communities in need.

These donations will provide meals to students and their families dealing with food insecurities throughout Northeast Indiana.

Special thanks to the University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne, IN Cougars and University of Saint Francis Dining for continually doing the work within our communities, we truly appreciate and value everything you've done and continue to do!

Thank you Cougars for crushing U Can Crush Hunger! 🥫🐾 Saint Francis earned back the first-place title! 🥇 With your help we raised 22,359 pounds of food for Community Harvest Food Bank - Fort Wayne. 💙

11/07/2024

We are both excited and honored to announce that our dining team at Grand Rapids Community College has been selected, in collaboration with Swipe Out Hunger and the Hunger-Free Campus Program, as one of four colleges in Michigan to receive funding aimed at enhancing their resources and support systems for students facing food insecurity.

The Hunger-Free Campus Program is part of a larger national initiative to address the urgent issue of hunger among college students. This program positions our dining team to make a significant impact on the lives of students while helping to alleviate hunger and food insecurities in the community they serve.

Click the link below to learn more about this incredible initiative and the wonderful opportunity it presents for our dining team as they continue their efforts to promote student well-being and combat food insecurity within our campus dining community.

GRCC receives $125,000 to address food insecurity among college students. The funding is part of the state budget’s one-year pilot Hunger-Free Campus program.

11/05/2024

Food can be a passport to a delicious journey, each bite being it's own flavorful adventure— and last week, our very own Executive Chef Rosialee Cunningham and her culinary team (Hali and Michele) in Colorado celebrated International Credit Union Week by treating their diners to a culinary expedition like no other.

Each day, their diners were served a delicious dish, inspired by a different country. Their culinary voyage started on Tuesday with a Liberian Shrimp and Chicken Stew, Wednesday's Haitian Griot, Thursday's Polish Cabbage Rolls, Pierogi & Polish Sausage, and concluded on Friday with an Ecuadorian Arroz Con Pollo.

"There is something pure when exploring different cultural cuisines. Food becomes translation, it brings cultures and people to a shared table" - Executive Chef Rosialee
📸 : Rosialee Cunningham

10/29/2024

Meet Executive Chef Joseph,

As the leader of our culinary team at Indiana University South Bend, one of Joseph’s most defining characteristics— is his commitment to clear standards, ongoing training, continual improvement, and sustaining consistency in the kitchen. His work ethic, dedication to ingredients, and innate sense of flavor make him the perfect leader for our talented team of culinary professionals for IUSB Dining Services.

Want to know Joseph a little better, below are some fun facts about him he would like for you to know:⁣
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1. He joined us in August of 2023

2. His favorite part of his job is his coworkers. They have an awesome team at IUSB, who make it a great work environment every day.

3. His favorite food is anything grilled in the Summer with friends and family. If he had to be specific, he would take a Ribeye and Lobster.

4. The one thing he can share with us that no one knows is that when he was younger, he spent hours and hours alone teaching himself to play golf because he couldn’t afford lessons. To this day, he plays golf with his grandfather weekly, who is now 86.
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Thank you for all you do Joseph!

10/22/2024

We are proud to announce that our Corporate Executive Chef, Nathaniel Malone, achieved an impressive second-place finish in the Chef’s Roll-sponsored 2024 Kikkoman Chef Competition. Nathaniel's dish showcased his innovation, knowledge, and creativity using Kikkoman Soy Sauce to create a stunning Miso Cured Smoked Pork Jowl with Sticky Soy Glaze and Choy Sum. The dish featured Goat Cheese, Pink Oyster Mushrooms, Lemon Ginger, Honey Ginkgo Nuts, fresh Mission Figs, Concord Grapes, Tremella Mushroom "Pork" Rinds, and Espresso Soy Sauce Powder.

Please join us in extending a heartfelt congratulations to Chef Nathaniel on this remarkable accomplishment!

10/18/2024

As we strive to create working environments that are as diverse as the guests we serve, valuing people's identities and unique needs is paramount. In part three of our series "Our Employee, Their Stories," Cris, our line cook for Davenport Dining Services, opens up about his past experiences in the foodservice industry and what Creative Dining Services does differently when it comes to valuing his identity and his unique needs.

Continue to follow along to learn more about Cris’ heritage and passion for cooking.

10/16/2024

Today is World Food Day, and we would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to feeding those in need. We also want to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible work being done by our non-profit and client campus partners to provide nourishment to the communities we serve.

A special thank you to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, Food Recovery Network, Swipe Out Hunger, and all of our campus food pantries across the country. Your dedication to ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food is both generous and compassionate, and we truly appreciate all of your efforts.

10/15/2024

Today is National Cheese Curd Day, and our dining teams have been delighting diners with this deliciously comforting appetizer all day. Whether it's a quick snack in between classes, a bite-size treat at the office, or adding a new twist to a classic bacon cheeseburger, today has been all about satisfying our diners' cravings for something crispy.

10/11/2024

As a company, we believe that a sense of belonging is a strength and is a real pathway to employee well-being. In part two of our series “Our Employee, Their Stories,” with Cris, our line cook for Davenport Dining Services, shares how his coworkers’ respect for his heritage fosters his sense of belonging as he serves our campus dining community at Davenport University.

Continue to follow along this month to learn more about Cris’ heritage and passion for cooking.