MARCH 2022
Inside:
Recognizing Our Great People, Nutrition for Good Health, and Women Making History
communication / executive message
table of letter from the ceo
Season of Renewal Spring is here and our teams are hard at work developing fresh, new ideas. Together, we are spending this time innovating our menus and revving up activities in anticipation of the final spring semester push.
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Letter From The CEO
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Recognizing our Great People
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Nutritional Food Fuels Good Health
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Celebrating Women’s History
We are always exploring new ways to provide great tasting, healthy, and nutritious meals to our guests. In celebration of National Nutrition Month, we featured our rock stars of wellness, our campus dietitians, that improve, encourage, and facilitate health and wellness in our campus communities across the country. In March, we also recognize our trailblazing women for Women’s History Month. I am proud to say our company leads the industry in supporting opportunities for women through our Women in Culinary program as we make strides towards a more equitable and diverse culinary world.
Lisa McEuen CEO, Chartwells Higher Education
On the Cover The team at the University of Miami spent their spring break investing in their people with innovative and fun training exercises to help get them to their next steps.
for our people and the planet Mark your calendar for April 27 and join us as we celebrate our people and planet at more than 300 campuses nationwide! In partnership with Stop Food Waste Day, this event will unite students across the country through food and activities. GrateFul will host the country’s largest plant-forward food bounty as our dining halls feature our Plant’d menu takeover. We are also pleased to focus on community givebacks and provide our campus communities with 50,000 Packed with Purpose bags. There will be a variety of sustainability and environmentally-conscious activities. Students can visit farmers markets, take Stop Food Waste Day pledges, and join community and campus partnerships. The Chartwells team is excited to continue spreading joy and celebrating our planet with this fourth JoyFul event. We look forward to seeing everyone on April 27.
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associate appreciation week / culture
Recognizing our
Great People
Hungry ,
Humble and Sm art!
We are fortunate to be surrounded by such amazing people. These Humble, Hungry and Smart difference makers create memorable dining experiences for students. Bursting with pride, we were happy to celebrate Associate Appreciation Week.
Goody Bags & Games
Super Shout-Outs
TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY
Associate Appreciation Week was a huge success at Tennessee Tech. The team hosted a full week of fun, celebrating their associates with goody bags, coupon wheels, an appreciation video and a “Pie a Manager” game night. They also surprised associates by renting out the local bowling alley for a family night over Spring Break.
At Cal State Monterey Bay, the team provided comment boxes for students to submit notes to any associate or team they wanted to shout-out. They received so many great notes that they reciprocated with thank-you boards for all to see. They also enjoyed an ice cream social, pizza meal, candy and campus-wide raffle.
Winning Hearts
Chef Extraordinaire
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Cheryl Elliot at the FGCU Chick-fil-A recently received two awards for excellent customer service. Cheryl received the Winning Hearts Champion Award from Chick-fil-A corporate and the Unsung Hero Award from FGCU’s ROCK (Roots of Compassion and Kindness) Project.
On February 26, Chef Leslie LaScola of U of U headed to Reno, Nevada, for her first NACUFS Regional Cooking Competition. Coached by Chef Peter Hodgson, Chef Leslie spent months preparing her entry: Turkey Galantine with mushroom and spinach filling. She practiced by adjusting ingredients to elevate her dish. After countless hours perfecting it, Leslie won the regionals and will head to the national competition. There, she will compete against all the regional winners. Congratulations, Chef Leslie!
“As part of FGCU’s ROCK (Roots of Compassion and Kindness) Project, we were tasked with nominating an Unsung Hero. I am nominating Cheryl Elliot. Cheryl has always been a ray of sunshine in my day. I get breakfast and lunch at Chick-Fil-A every Tuesday and Thursday. Ms. Cheryl is always there with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. Cheryl goes out of her way to make many college students here feel welcomed by just being kind.”
Such Amazing People
Celebrating Our Associates
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innovations / national nutrition month
Nourish yo
Nutritional Food Fuels
ur body
Good Health
and well-being
Your body thanks you every time you make healthy choices. Good, nutrient-rich food is an important foundation to better health. March is National Nutrition Month – a good time to think about nourishing our bodies with healthy foods. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights how eating well not only supports our physical health but every aspect of our being. Mental health has become an important issue, and what we eat can impact our mental wellness. This month, we focus on topics to help us stay robust in body, in mind and in spirit.
We asked our dietitians to share some tips for maintaining a positive mental outlook this month:
STRESS BUSTERS MICHAEL DIBIASI, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Stress is everywhere. It is important to learn how to reduce stress levels safely and effectively. Since our food of the month is tea, there is no better item to feature for stress relief and mood elevation.
Tea ces
redu
stress
ut Food is abo
Tea comes from a plant called Camellia Sinensis, and it is the second most popular beverage in the world behind water. Tea has long been consumed for its calming effects on the body and mind. Tea catechins, or antioxidants such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that is found heavily in green teas, may have a pivotal role in reducing free radical build up and the inflammatory process due to stress. EGCG may also aid in the calming sensation when consuming tea. Other ingredients like L-theanine, an amino acid found in teas, may also play a role in alertness and cognition like caffeine without the stimulatory effect. Tea can be a great addition to anyone’s lifestyle. Try consuming 1 to 2 cups per day and enjoy all the many flavors tea can provide!
the journey
MINDFUL EATING LISA CARLSON, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
My tip is about Mindful Eating. This is the concept of paying attention to your food and eating with compassion rather than judgment. When we slow down, remove distractions (like cell phones), and focus on colors, Slow dow textures and tastes on our plate, we can enjoy our food and pay enjoy a m n, eal attention to our hunger and fullness. By doing this, we are less likely to restrict or overeat. Developing a healthy relationship with food is all about the journey … and the joy is in the journey.
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without distract ions
national nutrition month / innovations
Sleep Inducers MEGAN PARTACZ, UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Trouble sleeping? Look no further. You have probably heard that tryptophan, found in turkey, makes you sleepy. Well, you’re not wrong. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that produces serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in sleep. You can find tryptophan in nuts, milk, salmon, eggs and spinach.
a bette r
night’s s leep
GUT INSTINCTS Booesrtgy,
your en
mood and
health
CARLY RICHTER, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Emphasize fiber to support a healthy gut. This assists with your energy level, boosts immune function, prevents disease, lifts mood, and enhances overall wellbeing. Some great sources of fiber include berries, apples, avocado, leafy greens, brussels sprouts, broccoli, lentils, legumes, oats, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
Plant-Based Tenders
Let’s Noodle This
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
The amazingly creative culinary team at Nova Southeastern University did a plant-based twist on a student favorite – chicken tenders. Chef Blas created zucchini “chicken” tenders with a savory marinade and fun crusts, like Doritos, for students to choose from along with a honey dipping sauce.
The culinary team at Missouri State University served up a beautiful spread for their “Let’s Noodle This” pop-up event in the Garst Dining Center. Guests were invited to build their own bowl with elevated ingredients, including Shrimp Pad Thai, Udon Noodles, Dumpling Soup, Pickled Ginger, Miso Paste and more. MARCH 2022 | CHARTWELLSMONTHLY.COM
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people / women’s history month
Celebrating
Women’s History
Empowering
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate those who have trailblazed the path forward and recognize the countless contributions of our female associates, peers and leaders.
female talent
Allison Trinkle VICE PRESIDENT OF CULINARY DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AT CHARTWELLS HIGHER ED
Allison was recently featured on “Chef’s Roll,” speaking about her experiences as a female chef and how she plays a role in making Chartwells an incredible place to work. Here are some highlights: The culinary industry, especially kitchen jobs, can often be considered inhospitable to women. Why? How is Chartwells different?
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Allison
Women in culinary
matter
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Kitchens are male dominated. When I was in culinary school, there were no women Executive Chefs, only men. Not one role model. Chartwells is different. Our parent company, Compass Group, has attracted, hired and retained women chefs. Women in Culinary is an internal mentorship, ally and sponsorship program that celebrates and supports our amazing women chefs. We are so lucky to be led by a female CEO who believes in building a people-first culture of respect. Our Women in Culinary Program is just one example of empowering our female talent. It provides structured experiential learning to get them into their
future leadership roles and builds a more equitable culinary world. Diversity, equity and inclusion can be empty buzzwords in some places, but it seems Chartwells takes their commitment to these things seriously. What does this look like in practice? Absolutely. We look at this through a few lenses by offering professional development opportunities for all our team members. We promote and hire diverse associates, create greater transparency and connectivity between our managers and frontline associates and, most importantly, strengthen a culture that celebrates individual differences and empowers associates to be themselves. Chartwells philosophy has meant a lot to me personally. It has always felt comfortable and safe for me to be out as a gay woman.
Equality and
diversity
women’s history month / people Live a life of
inspiration
Pauline Lam
CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF FOR SAN JOSÉ STATE UNIVERSITY & MEMBER OF COMPASS GROUP’S WOMEN IN CULINARY PROGRAM
Compass Group and Chartwells are proud to lead the industry in culinary opportunities for women. This month, San Jose State University’s Executive Chef Pauline Lam competed in Compass’ Culinary Chef Challenge at Johnson & Wales University. Born in Hong Kong and raised in the California Bay Area, she attended London’s Le Cordon Bleu and spent most of her career as a Pastry Chef. She learned
from greats like Sherry Yard, Thomas Keller and at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago. Pauline began with Compass Group as Google’s Executive Pastry Chef before becoming Chef de Cuisine at Root Café. She wore many hats at Google, including Executive Pastry Chef for Grand Hyatt Kauai. Now as SJSU Campus Executive Chef, she oversees daily operations for multiple business lines.
Lindsey Payton
Honoring
trailblazers
OFFICE MANAGER FOR HARDING UNIVERSITY
“Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on what women have done and how far we have come. It really inspires me. I hope that I encourage women around me to advocate for themselves and say, ‘Hey, I can do this!’” This company allows you to communicate freely with people way above you. I have worked side-by-side with some regional directors. It has been a great opportunity
Sam Halfmann
to have that one-on-one interaction. You don’t have someone you have to look up to – it’s someone right there, face-to-face with you. That’s inspiring and uplifting. I would tell women in my field not to be intimidated. Be humble but knock their socks off; show them how good you are.”
Representation
matters!
SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER FOR WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
“I’m passionate about equality and diversity. I spent the past year-and-a-half working on an anti-racism campaign for television. Representation matters, and it matters at every level. Whether it is reality television, in the boardroom, or in the makeup of your team and where you work.
women have done for us – whether that is inventions or discoveries. It is about taking the time to recognize those things that are often overlooked or may be attributed to men instead of women. It’s about bringing attention to those things, celebrating them, and giving them the recognition they deserve.”
To me, Women’s History Month is about recognizing and celebrating all the things MARCH 2022 | CHARTWELLSMONTHLY.COM
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