Christian Wise is the General Manager of Blugold Dining on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Christian maintains an open door policy and strongly encourages communication and feedback regarding your experience with Dining Services on campus. He answers all of his e-mails usually within 24 hours. Christian has the strong desire to present the best possible food with the best service. Feedback critically helps refine the systems in place.
We are excited to announce Chanda as our Sodexo Experience winner this month! The Sodexo Experience is a program that has recently been implemented to promote and recognize top-notch customer service. Chanda is a cashier in Marketplace and was nominated by Laura Karker and the rest of the Sodexo Management Team.
Chanda, has been a frontline employee for a little over seven years. She does an outstanding job as a cashier in our retail areas and knows our guests by name. She always knows all our weekly specials and always communicates these to customers and clients. When our guests have a question and she doesn’t know the answer, she makes sure to find out the answer for them or get back to them.
Her commitment not only to the eight simple rules, but to the Sodexo team, shows through in her interactions with management, colleagues and guests. Chanda makes sure to make all of our guest feel welcomed every time they visit our dining locations.
Manager comments supporting Chanda:
From Kathy Rogers, Marketing Manager - Chanda is truly a shining star down in Marketplace. She is constantly greeting our guests and fellow employees by name with a warm smile and a friendly hello. I personally have received so many wonderful comments from both clients and customers about how helpful, friendly and delightful Chanda is.
From Laura Karker, Retail Manager - I am always getting compliments from guests on what a great job she does and that she is a great addition to our team in the Davies Center. Also, Chanda has been recognized by our student Dining Committee for her outstanding customer service.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Tami K. wins the Sodexo Experience award
We are excited to announce Tami K. as our Sodexo Experience winner this month! The Sodexo Experience is a program that has recently been implemented to promote and recognize top-notch customer service. Tami is a cook in The Terrace kitchen and was nominated by the Supervisor and Management Team.
It is often a challenge for our guests to see the contributions shown by those in the “back of the house.” Often, most of the praise goes to our frontline employees. However, her commitment to doing the job well is reflected on the quality of the food we serve to our guests in the Terrace on a daily basis.
Tami is extremely hard working and dependable. Every day when she punches in she accomplishes as much as she can. Her intrinsic work ethic is far above what is asked of her. Her work is consistent and she maintains a steady pace. She also tries to keep her work area neat, and she always leaves it cleaner then how she found it.
It's hard to tell when she is having a bad day, because Tami doesn't spend much time complaining. She is committed to her job, and takes initiative to make sure that everything gets prepared on time. When called upon to go above and beyond she just nods her head and makes it happen. She is always willing to stay late, and has even brought in a lamb to show the daycare we cook for on her day off.
All of the managers and supervisors that work with the Terrace kitchen staff agree that Tami is a wonderful asset to the team. They also state that she’s never hesitant to help out where she is needed—even if it’s not one of her specific responsibilities.
It is obvious that Tami takes ownership and initiative of her job tasks, as well as provides a solid example for her coworkers. She’s a team player and we are happy to have her as part of our Sodexo team. Her contributions are immeasurable and we are pleased to recognize her as our campus winner.
It is often a challenge for our guests to see the contributions shown by those in the “back of the house.” Often, most of the praise goes to our frontline employees. However, her commitment to doing the job well is reflected on the quality of the food we serve to our guests in the Terrace on a daily basis.
Tami is extremely hard working and dependable. Every day when she punches in she accomplishes as much as she can. Her intrinsic work ethic is far above what is asked of her. Her work is consistent and she maintains a steady pace. She also tries to keep her work area neat, and she always leaves it cleaner then how she found it.
It's hard to tell when she is having a bad day, because Tami doesn't spend much time complaining. She is committed to her job, and takes initiative to make sure that everything gets prepared on time. When called upon to go above and beyond she just nods her head and makes it happen. She is always willing to stay late, and has even brought in a lamb to show the daycare we cook for on her day off.
All of the managers and supervisors that work with the Terrace kitchen staff agree that Tami is a wonderful asset to the team. They also state that she’s never hesitant to help out where she is needed—even if it’s not one of her specific responsibilities.
It is obvious that Tami takes ownership and initiative of her job tasks, as well as provides a solid example for her coworkers. She’s a team player and we are happy to have her as part of our Sodexo team. Her contributions are immeasurable and we are pleased to recognize her as our campus winner.
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| Tami K. with her Manager, Mark Stanton and Supervisor, Hans Hinke. |
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Soup & Bread Night raises more than $700 for local food bank
We are very proud of and would like to thank the students on the Dining Committee for hosting such a smooth and successful Soup & Bread night alongside our staff! Check out the news release below published by the University for more details:
EAU CLAIRE — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students raised more than $724.50 for Feed My People, the only food bank in west central Wisconsin, through the Blugold Dining program's recent Soup and Bread Night initiative.
Students selected soups, breads and beverages to replace the usual evening meal in Riverview Café of Hilltop Center, which was served by volunteers from a number of student organizations and members of the Blugold Dining committee. The Feb. 29 event was attended by 483 people and Blugold Dining will donate $1.50 per person — the event's savings in food and labor costs — to Feed My People Food Bank. A pizza party was offered as an incentive to the residence hall floor that had the highest attendance at the event, and the winner was the first floor of Oak Ridge Hall with over 30 percent participation.
Emily Moore, executive director of Feed My People Food Bank, will accept the donation at a Blugold Dining committee meeting in April.
Feed My People distributes donated food to more than 85 agencies serving senior citizens, single parents, the working poor, the homeless, the mentally ill and others in need throughout the Chippewa Valley. About 4 million pounds of food is distributed each year to hunger relief agencies in 14 counties. More than 14,500 individuals each month — 39 percent of them children — rely on food received from programs supplied by Feed My People.
Soup and Bread Night has been an annual tradition at UW-Eau Claire since 1995. The Blugold Dining program is administered by the University Centers.
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EAU CLAIRE — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students raised more than $724.50 for Feed My People, the only food bank in west central Wisconsin, through the Blugold Dining program's recent Soup and Bread Night initiative.
Students selected soups, breads and beverages to replace the usual evening meal in Riverview Café of Hilltop Center, which was served by volunteers from a number of student organizations and members of the Blugold Dining committee. The Feb. 29 event was attended by 483 people and Blugold Dining will donate $1.50 per person — the event's savings in food and labor costs — to Feed My People Food Bank. A pizza party was offered as an incentive to the residence hall floor that had the highest attendance at the event, and the winner was the first floor of Oak Ridge Hall with over 30 percent participation.
Emily Moore, executive director of Feed My People Food Bank, will accept the donation at a Blugold Dining committee meeting in April.
Feed My People distributes donated food to more than 85 agencies serving senior citizens, single parents, the working poor, the homeless, the mentally ill and others in need throughout the Chippewa Valley. About 4 million pounds of food is distributed each year to hunger relief agencies in 14 counties. More than 14,500 individuals each month — 39 percent of them children — rely on food received from programs supplied by Feed My People.
Soup and Bread Night has been an annual tradition at UW-Eau Claire since 1995. The Blugold Dining program is administered by the University Centers.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Blugold Dining employees support St. Jude with over $1,000
Last week over $1,000 was donated to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital thanks to the employees of the Blugold Dining team. We are excited to announce that our team became a Partner in Hope during B95’s 11th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon.
For about a year and a half, Blugold Dining has participated in an employee program called Jeans Day for Charity. Every Friday our employees are invited to help out a charity by donating $1 to the fund in order to wear jeans while working. Participating staff members wear a sticker that acknowledges their charitable donation.
The charity was not chosen until the wonderful folks hosting the Radiothon touched our hearts. The Jeans Day fund had been growing since December with $525 collected. In an effort to make our dollars stretch even further, we utilized B95’s limited-time matching program for a grand total of $1,050 being donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
On Fridays when you see our Blugold Dining staff wearing jeans, know that it’s for a good cause. We would like to thank each and every participant in our Jeans Day employee program for their support and generosity.
Some of the past charities Blugold Dining has supported include: the Eau Claire and Chippewa County Humane Associations, Bolton Refuge House, The Community Table and the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program.
About St. Jude
St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made there have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.
St. Jude researchers are published and cited more often in high impact publications than any other private pediatric oncology research institution in America. St. Jude is a place where many doctors send some of their sickest patients and toughest cases. It's a place where cutting-edge research and revolutionary discoveries happen every day. They've built America's second-largest health-care charity so the science never stops.
All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay.
For about a year and a half, Blugold Dining has participated in an employee program called Jeans Day for Charity. Every Friday our employees are invited to help out a charity by donating $1 to the fund in order to wear jeans while working. Participating staff members wear a sticker that acknowledges their charitable donation.
The charity was not chosen until the wonderful folks hosting the Radiothon touched our hearts. The Jeans Day fund had been growing since December with $525 collected. In an effort to make our dollars stretch even further, we utilized B95’s limited-time matching program for a grand total of $1,050 being donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
On Fridays when you see our Blugold Dining staff wearing jeans, know that it’s for a good cause. We would like to thank each and every participant in our Jeans Day employee program for their support and generosity.
Some of the past charities Blugold Dining has supported include: the Eau Claire and Chippewa County Humane Associations, Bolton Refuge House, The Community Table and the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program.
About St. Jude
St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made there have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.
St. Jude researchers are published and cited more often in high impact publications than any other private pediatric oncology research institution in America. St. Jude is a place where many doctors send some of their sickest patients and toughest cases. It's a place where cutting-edge research and revolutionary discoveries happen every day. They've built America's second-largest health-care charity so the science never stops.
All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Join us for Soup & Bread Night!
Wednesday, February 29 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Riverview Cafe (with late-night dinner following at 8:00 p.m.)Students have selected soups, breads and beverages to replace the usual evening meal. The meal will be served by volunteers from a number of student organizations, and members of the Blugold Dining Committee. All Savings in labor and food costs will be donated to the Feed My People Food Bank.
- Chicken Dumpling
- Chicken Wild Rice
- Tomato Basil
- Chili
Thursday, January 19, 2012
You spoke. We listened.
Last semester we distributed a survey to students and staff living in residence halls on upper campus. This survey was specifically designed to gather feedback about the Hilltop Center Food Court on upper campus.
There was an overwhelming response that the hours were not convenient for those wishing to dine there. Therefore, we have implemented new hours for the Spring semester which include opening earlier and closing later.
The following are the new Hilltop Center Food Court Hours.
SubConnection, Taco Bell and Freshens:
Sunday – Thursday | noon – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | noon – 8 p.m.
Squawkers:
Sunday – Thursday | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Hilltop Center Food Court C-Store:
Sunday – Thursday | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
We asked, you said, we did.
We hope you enjoy and take advantage of these new hours!
There was an overwhelming response that the hours were not convenient for those wishing to dine there. Therefore, we have implemented new hours for the Spring semester which include opening earlier and closing later.
The following are the new Hilltop Center Food Court Hours.
SubConnection, Taco Bell and Freshens:
Sunday – Thursday | noon – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | noon – 8 p.m.
Squawkers:
Sunday – Thursday | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Hilltop Center Food Court C-Store:
Sunday – Thursday | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
We asked, you said, we did.
We hope you enjoy and take advantage of these new hours!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Happy Holidays from Blugold Dining
With the semester coming to an end, we’re getting excited about the upcoming holidays! We’re celebrating throughout campus with some fun decorations and specials.
12 Days of Christmas
In the Marketplace food court in Davies Center we’re celebrating with the 12 Days of Christmas and giving away a gift each day. For every purchase you make, you will receive a drawing slip to enter the daily drawing. Then visit our Facebook page to see if you’ve won!
Our baker has been busy creating all your favorites for the holiday season! Our famous spectacular holiday frosted cut-out cookies are available at our retail locations throughout campus. Other goodies include mint chocolate brownies, holiday candy and more!
From our family to yours, Blugold Dining would like to wish you and your family all the best during the holiday season and the new year!
12 Days of Christmas
In the Marketplace food court in Davies Center we’re celebrating with the 12 Days of Christmas and giving away a gift each day. For every purchase you make, you will receive a drawing slip to enter the daily drawing. Then visit our Facebook page to see if you’ve won!
Holiday Drink Specials in Intermezzos Café
Our baristas at Intermezzos have come up with some fantastic holiday beverages. Stop by to try our Ho Ho Mint Hot Chocolate, Egg Nog Latte, Mint Freeze Mocha or a special Holiday Chai Tea. These will only be around for a limited time so swing on by to warm up!
Holiday Treats & Goodies
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| The famous Taco Bell wreath in the Hilltop Food Court (made with sauce packets). |
Holiday Decorations
The Hilltop Center Food Court staff had a great time decorating this holiday season! Be sure to stop by and see their winter wonderland before they close up for winter break. Our Catering staff also always has a great time bring the holidays to each and every event during this wonderful time of year!
From our family to yours, Blugold Dining would like to wish you and your family all the best during the holiday season and the new year!
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