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Creative Dining Services creates personalized dining programs that reflect our client’s brand, build their community, and accomplish their goals. Creative Dining serves over 80 businesses, colleges, and senior living communities across the United States.
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1 Royal Park Drive
Zeeland, MI 49464
Latest Creative Dining News
Creative Dining Services Acquires Pedestal Foods
Zeeland, MI – Creative Dining Services, a leading hospitality management firm, announced today its recent acquisition of Pedestal Foods, a food service provider of high-end, private K12 schools. The...
New Restaurant and Café ‘Gateway Spoon’ Supporting and Employing Those in Need
The business, run by Gateway Mission, is part of their outreach for the homeless and less fortunate. HOLLAND, Mich — Gateway Spoon hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday, marking their first...
AAC Announces Partnership with Creative Dining Services
Waleska, GA — The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) is pleased to announce its partnership with Creative Dining Services as the league's "Official Dining Provider of the AAC." "We are very...
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On Thursday, we were honored to have our team of volunteers come together to participate in the Community Foundations Celebration of Philanthropy.
This event celebrates the individuals, families, and companies rooted in giving back to the community, ensuring the Holland/Zeeland area thrives. We are proud to have been part of celebrating the people and organizations who are truly rooted in community, making Holland/Zeeland a better place for all.
Special thanks to our amazing team of volunteers and the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area for the incredible work they are doing in our communities.
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Meet Culinary Intern Director Joe,
In December 2023, Joe joined us at the Gateway Spoon Cafe & Grill as our Culinary Intern Director in partnership with Gateway Mission in Holland, Michigan. In his role, Joe prioritizes the health and well-being of his interns while fostering a team culture of learning, thoughtfulness, accountability, and hospitality.
Want to know Joe a little better, here are some fun facts about him he would like for you to know:
1. His favorite part of his job is working closely with people and supporting their recovery by building strong connections and providing interns with job skills and hope.
2. He is currently enrolled in graduate school studying counseling. He is also involved with the statewide educator community and participates in recovery programs in partnership with prisons.
3. In his free time, he enjoys going to the theatre, acting in plays, and directing plays. One well-known role he played was as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird.
4. His favorite food is seared sea scallops and a rack of lamb that he intends to cook for himself on his birthday this year.
5. One thing he wants to share that no one knows is that he's celebrating 2 years in recovery from substance misuse on October 1st.
Joe, we are fortunate to have you on our team, and we value the amazing work you're doing with our culinary interns at the Gateway Spoon.
#employeespotlight #thespoon #cdsbecreative #creativedining
As a company, we are committed to creating inclusive work environments. One crucial aspect of this is how we welcome new employees. B'Onko Sadler, one of our Area General Managers, shares his insights on prioritizing his team's growth and ensuring that new employees feel welcome as a vital part of their success.
We appreciate our teams' dedication to fostering a culture where new employees feel comfortable, welcomed,#WelcomingNewEmployeesi#inclusiony#cdsbecreative #creativedining#creativedining
We are excited to announce the launch of our new global concept, Chaat! Our Corporate Executive Chef, Nathaniel Malone, traveled to Mumbai to uncover the secrets of Indian street food. He aimed to pay homage to its rich heritage and draw inspiration for our latest concept.
“As the culinary lead for Creative Dining Services, my role is to passionately deliver innovative and exciting dishes to our guests. It’s my goal to consistently present new flavors and dining experiences that delight and inspire our clientele.”
Nathaniel Malone, Corporate Executive Chef
Chaat is a celebration of the rich and diverse flavors of Indian street food. It offers custom bowls with tangy, spicy, and sweet flavors, infusing modern dining with the vibrant spirit of Indian street food culture. This provides our dining communities with a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
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This month, we had the honor and privilege of celebrating Kassandra Yoemans. She is the first graduate of the Gateway Mission's Thrive program and the newest full-time cook for the culinary teaHope College Dining Servicesvices.
Gateway Mission's Thrive program is a goal-oriented partnership with community and industry leaders such as Creative Dining Services, that provides internship opportunities for those in need of a second chance. As an intern, Kas worked at the Gateway Spoon in Holland, Michigan learning all aspects of the culinary world, from food safety, culinary math, to production cooking, and everything in between. She showed a commitment and passion that the culinary teams at the Gateway Spoon, Hope College Dining Services, and Creative Dining Services appreciates and values.
Special thanks to everyone involved with the Gateway Mission's Thrive program and the wonderful second chances it's providing for our community members.
Congratulations to Kassandra, we are all cheering for you and are looking forward to what the future at Hope College Dining Serv#internshipf#thrive
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As a foodservice provider, teamwork is the heart and soul of our dining operations— especially in the kitchen. It takes a total team effort to meet the needs and desires of our dining communities, and Executive Chef Brandon from Kettering University knows exactly what he’s looking for in an ideal team player to help his culinary team flourish.
Keep up the great teamwork, and we look forward to the creative deliciousness that comes out of your team's kitchen.
#teamplayer #teamwork #team #dineatkettering #creativedining #cdsbecreative
Awards & Accolades
West Michigan
Sustainable Business Forum
Triple Bottom Line Leadership Award – 2021
Sage Intacct
Customer Service Award – 2018
National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation
Winning Workforce Award – 2004
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