Wrapping Up the 2022-2023 School Year

It’s that time of year when Parkhurst’s higher education sites start to wind down for the term, with many taking their summer breaks. We wanted to look back at all of the special events, meals, and connections we made during the 2022-2023 school year. Browse our photo gallery below!

Our Next Generation of Culinary Leaders Get Cooking

Becoming a Parkhurst team member is only the beginning for aspiring culinarians. Parkhurst continues to foster team development with our Culinary Leadership Program, a 12-week initiative with three learning events designed for high-performing culinarians. “We have a number of up-and-coming chefs, sous chefs, and executive sous chefs, who have been identified as high potential, who… Read More Our Next Generation of Culinary Leaders Get Cooking

2023 Team Member Appreciation Month

Each April, our Parkhurst Dining accounts gear up for an entire month of celebrating the people who make us who we are—our team members!  While Team Member Appreciation Month looks different at each site, one thing that unites us is the recognition of our team members, who work diligently to create smiles for everyone they… Read More 2023 Team Member Appreciation Month

Congratulations to These Two Parkhurst Volunteer of the Year Finalists!

Did you know that one of Parkhurst’s core values is “we care about people?” As a company, not only does this principle guide how we treat one another but also how we invest our time and money into the community. Unsurprisingly, our team members are passionate about caring for others in big ways, small ways,… Read More Congratulations to These Two Parkhurst Volunteer of the Year Finalists!

From “Knife Fights” to “Family Meals:” How Parkhurst Inspires Chefs with Engagement Events

To create authentic culinary experiences, we start where it counts: with our chefs! Parkhurst hosts chef engagement events throughout the year at various locations across our footprint, with themes like “Knife Fights” and “Family Meals,” to encourage collaboration and connection among our culinary artists. “At Parkhurst, chefs bounce ideas off each other all the time… Read More From “Knife Fights” to “Family Meals:” How Parkhurst Inspires Chefs with Engagement Events

Barista to District Manager: Meet Katie Boyd!

We’re proud to introduce our newest district manager, Katie Boyd, to Parkhurst Dining. Having more than 12 years of experience with the company, Katie brings an incredible depth of knowledge to this role in service to the Parkhurst higher education accounts across the Midwest region. “I literally started my career working in a snack bar,… Read More Barista to District Manager: Meet Katie Boyd!