As a company, we are constantly evolving, and while we believe mouthwatering dishes will get diners in the door, it’s the dining experience that will keep them coming back for more. Watch our corporate video below to see how we set the table for fostering connection, belonging, and community for your employees, students, or residents. #cdsbecreative #creativedining
Creative Dining Services
Hospitality
Zeeland, Michigan 2,669 followers
We feed your culture by serving your people. Building custom dining programs for businesses, colleges and senior living.
About us
Creative Dining Services partners with colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers and K-12 schools and camps to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience—one that’s fun, innovative, and focused on your community. Why? Because that’s how it should be. At Creative Dining Services we know that dining is much more than eating a meal: it’s a social hub, it fosters culture, it brings people together and allows them to engage in their community. That’s why our vision is to be the most trustworthy, flexible and attentive hospitality partner. It is only by fulfilling our vision that we are able to accomplish our number-one goal: enhancing your community with the customized dining program you both want and need.
- Website
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http://www.creativedining.com
External link for Creative Dining Services
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Zeeland, Michigan
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, and Dining Service Management
Locations
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Primary
1 Royal Park Drive
Suite #3
Zeeland, Michigan 49464, US
Employees at Creative Dining Services
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Embracing food origins can enhance flavor— and this past June, some of our most talented and creative chefs from across the nation united to participate in Chef Lab 2024, a bi-annual three-day immersive training workshop experience focused on the origins of food. From discussing industry trends, experimenting with techniques, utilizing foraged ingredients, and gaining insights from culinary professionals to elevate the dining experience, our chefs acquired valuable knowledge to further nurture their development and talents in the culinary industry. Click the link below to learn more about how our chefs explored the origin of ingredients and its impact on the quality and taste of the dishes we serve to our dining communities. #cheflab2024 #foodorigins #creativedining #cdsbecreative
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Our very own Chef Manager, Bri, from The College of Wooster achieved a remarkable feat by securing a spot in the top 20 of the Chef's Roll's Impossible Recipe Contest. Chef's Roll is a global culinary community and over 600 chefs and culinary professionals participated. Bri's dish, falling under the Newstalgia category, showcased a beautiful Korean Black Garlic & Mushroom Impossible Beef Tart, Miso Whipped Sweet Potato Puree, Beech Mushrooms, Gochugaru Aioli, Avocado Crema, Taro Chips, Grilled Leek Plank, Carrot, and Micros. Let's extend our heartfelt congratulations to Chef Bri on this outstanding accomplishment! #impossiblebeef #impossiblerecipecontest #dineatwooster #wooster #cdsbecreative #creativedining
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In a day chock-full of listening and learning, lunchtime provides the perfect opportunity for students to connect. From themed lunch days, cultural food festivals, cooking competitions, outdoor picnics, healthy eating challenges, school spirit lunches, community service projects, trivia, or quiz games. The name of the game is to dish out fun and engaging activities for students to participate in while they eat. Click the link below to learn more about our expert insights into spicing up lunchtime and boosting belonging. #lunchtime #belonging #creativedining #cdsbecreative
8 Ways to Spice Up Lunchtime & Boost Belonging - Creative Dining Services
https://creativedining.com
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Last week, Chef Lab 2024, our three-day immersive workshop experience, united some of our most brilliant, creative, and up-and-coming culinarians from across the company to explore global origins, food pathways, butchery, farming, advanced plating techniques, flavor mapping, and mental health awareness. The event culminated in an amazing culinary team competition. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education and Gordon Food Service for hosting our Chef Lab 2024 and to everyone who contributed to creating these lasting memories. #cheflab2024 #cdsbecreative #creativedining
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Customer service is a cornerstone of our company. With 16 front-of-the-house employees, our team at the Gateway Spoon Cafe and Grill in Holland, Michigan takes pride in being attentive, empathetic, and proactive. Every day, everyone strives to deliver exceptional customer service. We truly appreciate their time, energy, and effort in creating a memorable dining experience for our diners. #customerservice #thespoon #cdsbecreative #creativedining
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Creating a thriving company culture in the midst of hybrid work schedules and a dynamic workforce presents a unique opportunity. We recently had an enlightening discussion with Jon Brickner, an Employee Experience Designer at Steelcase, a leading company that shapes workspaces with innovative furniture solutions. His insights into the threats to corporate culture, employees' lived experiences reflecting a company's core values, combating perceptions, and creating passionate employees are truly inspiring. Click the link below to read more about Jon's expert insight into elevating your company's culture. #employeeexperience #humancentereddesign #corporateculture #cdsbecreative #creativedining
How to Make Your Employees Raving Fans - Creative Dining Services
https://creativedining.com
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Summer is in full swing, and our dining teams from the South and Midwest are creating delicious ways for their diners to stay cool. Whether it's tropical green, triple berry, blueberry power, or peanut butter banana, these smoothies has offered their diners trendy, nutritious beverage options while enhancing their summer dining experiences. We want to extend a special thanks to our dining teams for their seasonal flexibility, continued creativity, and inspiring approach to dining! #summertime #summerdining #smoothies #cdsbecreative #creativedining"
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On behalf of Creative Dining Services, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce for being named one of the three finalists for Chamber of the Year! Your invaluable contribution to our communities and inspirational dedication to making an impact is deeply appreciated. Thank you for all that you have done for us and our communities. #westcoastchamber #westcoastconnect #creativedining #cdsbecreative
Congratulations to the 2024 Chamber of the Year Finalists! Sponsored by GrowthZone. Category One: Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce | Chino, California Newnan-Coweta Chamber | Newnan, Georgia Opelika Chamber of Commerce | Opelika, Alabama Category Two: Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce | Holland, Michigan Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce | Paducah, Kentucky Vail Valley Partnership | Edwards, Colorado Category Three: Bend Chamber | Bend, Oregon Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce | Appleton, Wisconsin The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce | Sarasota, Florida Category Four: Greater Phoenix Chamber | Phoenix, Arizona Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.. | Winston-Salem, North Carolina State Chamber of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gyMBi-Xg Register for #ACCE24: https://bit.ly/ACCE24
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Today, a team from Creative Dining celebrated the third Annual Community Impact Day with Kids' Food Basket in Holland, Michigan. It was an honor for each of us to roll up our sleeves, get to work, and do our part to support their wonderful mission of pursuing a future where all children have access to nourishing food that fosters their lifelong health and limitless potential. Through their efforts, Kids' Food Basket farm programs provide thousands of servings of sustainably grown, fresh fruits, and vegetables to under-resourced families on their chemical-free farms. #communityimpactday #cdsbecreative #creativedining
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