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Letter to the Parents
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As classes begin at Cornish College of the Arts, Bon Appétit Management Company recognizes that many students will be filled with a mixture of excitement and anxiety as they return to campus. After a long period of being separated from friends and “normal life,” the need for connection and comfort is strong. We believe that food has an important role to play in building culture and community on campus. As the dining services provider at Cornish College of the Arts, it’s our job to ensure each student feels welcome and safe when they dine with us, and that they receive delicious meals that meet their dietary needs.
Our chefs will be cooking from scratch, using fresh local and seasonal ingredients that meet industry-leading sustainability standards and, as always, we are offering free online wellness resources to support students’ health and well-being. In addition, your student will continue to find abundant plant-forward, vegetarian, and vegan options as well as ones that are made without gluten-containing ingredients every day. We’re happy to work with any students with food allergies or other dietary restrictions to make sure everyone can enjoy plenty of delicious food, safely, with us. All of our chefs and managers receive FARE-certified food allergen awareness training and pass that training on to our hourly employees through dedicated bi-annual training and daily reminders — keeping allergies top of mind. Our team will foster individual communication with students with food allergies, in line with best practices outlined in the FARE restaurant guidelines.
As information about coronavirus variants continues to emerge, our corporate safety team is monitoring recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), updating our guidance as needed, and regularly communicating with our on-site team to ensure that we are implementing appropriate sanitation and service measures.
As always, we welcome any questions or feedback from concerned parents and guardians.
Sincerely,
Cody Rodgers, General Manager
cody.rodgers@cafebonappetit.com
Value of a Meal Plan
The Value of a Meal Plan in the New Era 2021
Dining with Bon Appétit at Cornish College of the Arts
Food has an important role to play in building culture and community on campus. Cornish College of the Arts and Bon Appétit Management Company are dedicated to ensuring that every student receives delicious meals that meet their dietary needs and that all students feel welcome and safe when dining with us.
REASONS TO BUY A MEAL PLAN
Makes Life Easier: Life is difficult enough right now! A meal plan means: No worrying about grocery shopping or meal planning. No dishes. No unexpected financial surprises.
It’s Convenient: At Nellie’s Café we offer lots of freshly made grab-and-go items, and contactless payment — you don’t even have to carry cash!
From Scratch = Flexible: We LOVE food, so we cook it from scratch: stocks, sauces, pies, pizza dough…you name it. This means we can be flexible with our recipes to accommodate all sorts of dietary needs without any fuss. It’s our passion to create delicious food that suits every need and taste. Vegan, flexitarian, or avoiding gluten? We’ll have options for you every day.
It’s Healthier: Our chefs make craveworthy dishes — built on whole grains, deep-colored vegetables, fresh fruits, and lean or plant-based proteins — that people look forward to eating every day. They also follow portion control guidelines.
Satisfying Options: From global bowls to seasonal pizzas, there’s always something new to try. And we love suggestions — our chefs don’t use cycle menus or corporate recipes, so they can add in new items with only a few days’ notice.
Seriously Sustainable: Our commitments to environmentally and socially responsible sourcing are industry leading. From sourcing local food through our Farm to Fork partnerships to serving sustainable seafood, you’ll feel good about what’s on your plate. Want proof? The Humane Society of the United States ranked us the #1 food service company — the only one with an A+ grade. And that’s just one example.
Knowledge is Power: College isn’t just about academics, it’s about learning life skills, too. We are committed to helping students learn to make healthy choices in and outside our café through nutrition & wellness information and education about how food choices impact the environment, and more.
Returning to Community: Mealtimes are the perfect time to catch up with friends, and make new ones. Having a meal plan makes it easier to stay in touch, whether you live on campus or off.
Safety is Still Essential: As information about coronavirus variants continues to emerge, our corporate safety team is continuously monitoring recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), updating our guidance as needed, and regularly communicating with our on-site team to ensure that we are implementing appropriate sanitation and service measures. We require COVID-19 specific training and health checks for our employees, and we’ve always offered paid sick leave.
Food Lifeline’s Outstanding Food Donor Award!
Questions or Concerns?
We strive to make your experience with us as enjoyable as possible. Our café managers are available to address immediate concerns or questions, however, we welcome your comments and suggestions.