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It could just be for the prime rib, but there was a whole lot more. 

Thousands of students flooded North and South Dining Hall on Tuesday, December 4^th for the Annual Christmas Dinner. 

While many students were able to return to their hometowns and enjoy Thanksgiving with their family or hit the beach and the game in Southern California, many remained on campus with their Notre Dame Family. 

Before hours of football, over 1500 students, families, and guests enjoyed a traditional Turkey Dinner at North Dining Hall. 

Each time you return your tray to the dish line in the dining hall, give yourself a little cheer.  Over the past five years, waste among those eating at the dining hall has been reduced by an average of 1.93 ounces per student.  This is a savings of over 250,000 pounds from the measurement in 2008 or a half ton of food per day.   

Notre Dame Food Services Executive Chef Don Miller, CEC, CCE, AAC, presented solutions to more than 100 members of the Notre Dame Class of 2013.

When you ask Josh Maron what he thought of his trip to Germany to participate as an apprentice for the USA Culinary Olympic team, he will tell you, “What an amazing experience...the opportunity of a life-time!”

In June, Josh was selected to participate in “be a member of ACF Culinary Team USA for a day.”…

Early this fall Notre Dame’s Religious House Chefs squared off in a culinary battle. The four houses, Moreau Seminary, Corby Hall, Fatima, and Holy Cross House, sent in their Chef Managers to create their best. Each team was led by their Chef Manager: Moreau Seminary by Ralph Pieniazkiewicz, Corby Hall by Alan Seidler, Fatima by Phillip Wenzel, and Holy Cross House by Jackie Ridges.

Mondays are the perfect time for a fresh start.  Why not begin making a positive choice for your health, the environment, and animal treatment?

Notre Dame Food Services (NDFS), co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability is joining with The Monday Campaigns…

When students return from fall break, they will see a transformation in the Northern most dining room in the North Dining Hall.  Instead of entering A-Dining Room, or the Quiet Room as some call it, they will be transported to the Rec Room, a space where not only can they dine, but they can enjoy a unique experience.

When Josh Maron took a chance (and a large pay cut) and resigned from his position as Cook at North Dining Hall, to sign on for a three year American Culinary Federation apprenticeship program, he probably didn’t picture traveling to Germany for the ”Culinary Olympics” less than a year later, but that is what is happening.

 

The Daily Meal, All Things Food and Drink ranked Notre Dame Food Services 19 in its September 2012 ranking of the Top 52 Best Colleges for Food in America.

With a victory over Purdue, Notre Dame Food Services (NDFS) was proud to support the Irish both on and off the field.  The team enjoyed training table meals throughout the week and kicked off their pregame rituals with dinner on Friday.  Over the weekend, we stepped up and ensured that the masses had a great dining experience.  Even the game officials enjoyed sandwiches.…

When you dine with Notre Dame Food Services, you should know that we are constantly focused on nutrition and safety.

Notre Dame Food Services is excited to welcome back both our returning and new students to campus.  During welcome week you may have noticed many dining opportunities. Read more to see Food Services fun facts from Opening Week 2012.

The Huddle in LaFortune Student Center is excited to announce that we have opened a Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express.

The Huddle in LaFortune Student Center on the campus of Notre Dame is excited to announce that it will be offering the $5 Footlong promotion at its Subway store.  This long awaited arrival “comes at a perfect time for the Huddle” according to Jim LaBella, General Manager.  With the planned arrival of Taco Bell and Pizza Hut in the lower level, this program will align with total offerings to allow for operational success. …

Launched in Fall 2011, Notre Dame Food Services (NDFS) is proud to recognize staff who accomplishes significant achievements.

July 2012 marks the second pportunity for NDFS to recognize outstanding staff members in this manner.  This summer this recognition goes to Greg Larson, CEC.  Greg is the Chef of the North Dining Hall.

On the heels of the Norovirus illness that afflicted over 100 sports campers in June, we have compiled some information so you can learn what you can do to protect yourself, your co-workers, and your family.

Donald Miller, CEC, CCE, AAC, was honored this week by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) for his outstanding professionalism. Chef Miller received the organization’s National Chef Professionalism Award at the 2012 ACF National Conference held in Orlando July 14-17.…

Laura Strunk, CEC, Chef of Catering by Design brought home gold and first place in the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) Culinary Challenge on July 13, 2012.  Chef Laura competed in front of a crowd of hundreds in Boston, MA against the winner of the five other regional competitions.  Laura reached the national competition by winning the Midwest Regional culinary competition in French Lick, Indiana on March 3, 2012, where she out shined eight of her Midwest peers finishing first and achieving a Gold Medal by American Culinary Federation…

Notre Dame Food Services’ own Director has been honored with the introduction of the David R. Prentkowski Distinguished Lifetime Member Award created by the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS).…

Notre Dame Food Services is proud to announce that two more of our dedicated culinary professionals , Chef Greg Larson and Chef Charu Pant, have now achieved the status of Certified Executive Chef (CEC®) from the American Culinary Federation (ACF®).

Josh Maron, Notre Dame Food Service Apprentice has been selected to “be a member of ACF Culinary Team USA for a day.”  Josh joined the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF®) apprenticeship program this year through the South Bend, IN, chapter.

Faster, Fresher, Healthier

How the Greenfields fast-casual concept became the place to go for healthy food in a hurry.

Read more regarding Greenfields venture into faster service and healthy offerings.…

The sun is shining, the garden is growing.

Notre Dame Food Services is proud to continue to sponsor the Notre Dame Community Garden along with the Office of Sustainability and University Health Services.

Learn more about the Notre Dame Community Garden:  growirish.nd.edu

Notre Dame Food Services (NDFS) congratulates our recent class of graduates with Ivy Tech Associates Degrees.  These staff members juggled busy work loads and managed to complete this program sponsored by the University’s Human Resource Department. 

Presented each year by Student Government, Dave Prentkowski, Director Notre Dame Food Services, was awarded the 27^th annual Irish Clover Award on April 3, 2012.  The nomination process occurs through the Notre Dame Student Body with an approval vote by the Student Senate.  In this nomination, Dave was recognized in honor of his many contributions to student life, including the hard work with the student leaders on different food eateries in the LaFortune Student Center.   The selection process was highly competitive and the students voted on his reputation.…

The Huddle in the LaFortune Student Center has really ‘kicked’ their Relay for Life Fundraising efforts into gear!  In support of Notre Dame’s commitment to Relay for Life, staff and students at the Huddle sold a total of 1,505 feet, the most on campus.

Notre Dame Food Services is excited to announce a new dining addition to LaFortune!  After talking with and receiving feedback from several groups of students, we are now working with Taco Bell and Pizza Hut with the goal of opening concepts in the current location of Sbarro.

Since opening our first franchise (Burger King) in 1998, the mix of venues in the Huddle…

Donald Miller, CEC, CCE, AAC, was honored this week by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) for his outstanding professionalism. Miller received the organization’s Central Region Chef Professionalism Award, at the 2012 ACF Central Regional Conference held in Detroit, April 14–16.