August is always an exciting time for Dining Services. As we prepare to welcome students back to campus and begin another academic year, I want to thank each of you for the work you are doing to make sure we are ready for a successful semester.
We are kicking off the month with our annual Dining Services Training Week, an important opportunity for us to learn, refresh our skills, reconnect with one another, and prepare for the busy weeks ahead. Whether you are participating in safety training, professional development, operational refreshers, or other sessions, I encourage you to take advantage of this time to learn something new and share what you know with your colleagues.
Across Dining Services, our teams are also working hard behind the scenes, preparing our facilities, welcoming and training new employees, finalizing menus and operations, and making sure our locations are ready when students return. There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into preparing for the start of a semester, and every role contributes to our success.
For many new students and families, their first interactions with Dining Services will be an important part of their introduction to the University of Maryland. A warm welcome, a helpful conversation, or simply providing great service can make a difference as they adjust to a new environment. As we often say, we serve people, not food, and the start of the semester gives us another opportunity to put that philosophy into action.
Thank you for your continued hard work, flexibility, and commitment to supporting one another and our campus community. I am looking forward to another great year and all that we will accomplish together. and serve.
This month, we are proud to recognize Eduardo Feliciano, one of our outstanding Storekeepers, for the positive attitude, reliability, and dedication he brings to Dining Services every day.
Eduardo is known as a great communicator and proactive problem-solver who is always willing to step in and help when something needs to get done. Rather than waiting for a problem to grow, he takes initiative, looks for solutions, and helps keep operations running smoothly.
His dependability is also something his team can count on. Eduardo consistently comes to work ready to contribute, is punctual, and approaches his responsibilities without complaint. Even on challenging or busy days, he maintains a positive attitude and focuses on what he can do to support the team.
Eduardo’s strong work ethic, communication skills, and willingness to solve problems make him a valued member of Dining Services. Employees like Eduardo demonstrate how consistency, teamwork, and a positive attitude can make a meaningful difference every day.
Thank you, Eduardo, for your hard work, dependability, and commitment to Dining Services. We appreciate everything you do!
Dining Services August Training Week is your
opportunity to refresh key skills, explore new learning opportunities, and prepare for a successful
fall semester. Our sessions are designed to support professional development, reinforce
operational excellence, and ensure we're ready to provide outstanding service to the University of
Maryland community. Please review the available courses and register for the sessions that
interest you.
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Congratulations to our Dining Services team members celebrating milestone years of service! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment have helped shape the exceptional experience we provide to the University of Maryland community each day.
Thank you for the countless meals served, relationships built, challenges overcome, and contributions you've made throughout your careers. We are grateful for your service and proud to recognize these important milestones.
20 Years
- Mirna Elias Castellon
- Jessica Shields
- Carmen Davila
- Jeffrey Mangrum
- Lilian Aviles de Garcia
- Samuel Georges
- Tony Barnett
- Dumar Brown
- Juan Molina
- June Haylock
- Leydy Hernandez
- Maria Amaya
- Matthew Clair
- Solomon Bekele
- Todd Causey
- Mi-Jan Fong
Thank you all for your dedication to Dining Services. Your commitment, professionalism, and passion for serving our campus community make a lasting difference every day. We will be recognizing those with over 20 years of service next month
Congratulations on these well-deserved milestones!
New Possibilities!
Congratulations to employees who have recently started in a new position!
Prevent Cross-Contamination
Keeping food safe starts with preventing cross-contamination. Harmful bacteria can easily spread ace to another if proper procedures aren't followed.
- Wash your hands frequently, especially after handling raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs.
- Use separate cutting boards, utensils, and equipment for raw and ready-to-eat foods.
- Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces between tasks.
- Store raw meats below ready-to-eat foods in refrigerators to prevent drips and leaks.
- Change gloves whenever switching tasks or after touching anything that could contaminate food.
- Never use the same utensils for raw and cooked foods without washing and sanitizing them first.
Every step you take to prevent cross-contamination helps protect our guests, your coworkers, and our campus community. Food safety is everyone's responsibility.