No matter the industry, you can probably relate to the strain on recruitment and retention. The Creative Dining team doesn’t pretend to have the magic potion for finding top talent and keeping them, but we can point to data that shows we're beating the industry...
“Learn to listen and listen to learn,” says Todd Tekiele, the founder of City of Hospitality Group, a company committed to providing a framework for next-level partnerships between colleges, corporations, adult living facilities, and their dining partners. Recently...
While supply chain issues have touched nearly every industry across the globe, we’ve had a deliciously creative solution for years: buying from local farmers. We’re featuring one of our partner farms, Crisp Country Acres. They supply our West Michigan accounts with...
We had a great time hosting our 2022 Chef Lab event for our Creative Dining Services chefs! At this bi-annual event, our chefs have the opportunity to hone their culinary skills, gain fresh inspiration from culinary insights, and put their skills to the test through...
Convenience isn’t just for convenience stores anymore! Employees and students want food when they want it, whether or not dining services are open. Whether it's your third-shift staff or an athlete leaving a late practice, accessibility to flavorful food made with...
Even without factoring in population, the United States produces more food waste than any other country in the world. And when you look at our landfills, you may be surprised to see that wasted food takes up more space than any other waste product. On average,...
When it comes to nutrition, fats have earned a bad reputation, but they aren't all bad for us! Current nutrition science associates certain fat types with optimal nutrition and healthy weight, but how do we identify which fats are good or bad? March is National...
The ongoing labor shortage has been a challenge for the hospitality industry, specifically dining. While many organizations put significant emphasis on their hiring efforts, it’s easy to overlook the assets we already have: our current employees. With a turnover rate...
In December 2021, tornadoes ravaged the Southern United States and Ohio Valley. Among the worst-hit were towns in Western Kentucky where more than 1,000 homes and buildings were destroyed. In Dawson Springs, KY, 75% of homes were destroyed. Many people in this area...