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...
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Hot Meals for Residents in Tornado-Ravaged Kentucky
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...
Expanding Culinary Horizons at Worlds of Flavor 2021
Chefs from around the world came together to share the latest culinary trends, techniques and flavors at the 2021 Worlds of Flavor conference hosted by the Culinary Institute of America. Several Creative Dining chefs had the opportunity to travel to the conference in...
5 Creative Solutions for Safe, Engaging Catered Events
Like many industries, catering has faced many challenges and disruptions since early 2020. From restrictions on the number of attendees to eliminating stand-up receptions and indoor dining, hosting events looks far different now than it did in 2019. But we’ve...
Creative Dining Services Donates to Food Banks in Client & Employee Communities
Zeeland, MI, December, 2021 — Creative Dining Services, a Michigan-based hospitality management company, recently made holiday monetary donations on behalf of their employees and clients to 18 regional U.S. food banks, in communities that host their operations....
The Importance of Authentic Cultural Cooking
We often say that food helps bring people together. The right dish prepared in the correct way can transport us to a different place, and in this case, it can help mentally transport us back home. After spending 20 years working on college dining, Creative Dining...
5 Ways Universities Can Attract & Retain Students with Food
Gen Z, the first generation entirely born after the advent of the internet, is officially entering college, graduating, and making their way into the workforce. When deciding where to attend college, much of their vetting process happens online, where they can...
Creative Dining Services Receives the West Michigan Triple Bottom Line Leadership Award
September 30, 2021 — The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum awarded Creative Dining Services the 2021 West Michigan Triple Bottom Line Leadership Award. This award recognizes a local organization that models triple-bottom line commitment, embracing business...
3 Keys to Employee Satisfaction, from an Employee
As we all try to navigate the strain of the labor shortage, we go back to our roots for answers — our food service team members. When the average person changes careers between 5-7 times in their lifetime, it is refreshing to hear stories of employees pursuing their...