CulinArt is part of our family, they’re part of our team, they’re part of our school. It’s very unique and it’s very hard to put into so many words.
Assistant Principal, Kellenberg Memorial High School
We believe in food-first. Scratch-cooking and mindful, balanced menus are at the heart of everything we do. As a company of chefs, our primary goal is to delight students with inspired, authentic and wholesome cuisine. Every bite matters and every dining experience should be memorable, no matter the meal period or age group. For us, each school is unique and so will be their food program.
With a portfolio of winning culinary concepts, we balance comfort with inventive, and craft a food program that fits your culture. It’s our responsibility, and pleasure, to take students on a journey of flavor, to challenge their palates and satiate their tastes.
We know their names. They know ours, too. Our team is trained in the art of hospitality. No matter the day, no matter the meal period, smiles abound in a CulinArt dining center. Progressive learning and development programs elevate our teams and keep them engaged.
At the heart of our hospitality culture is the Disney Institute model that stresses empowerment and purpose as essential ingredients to quality service. At CulinArt, we know that every little moment matters and even the smallest acts can make a big impact on the student experience.
Hop onto our Fender Blender and pedal your way to a healthy smoothie. Step up to the PopUp Cafe for a street taco. Grab a seat at the Teaching Kitchen and learn to make a Waste Not Shaker Salad. Meet a CulinArt Registered Dietitian and sample this month’s superfood. Taste the authentic cuisine of our featured guest chef. Celebrate diversity through food during this month’s heritage celebration.
These are just a few of the ways we engage and educate students on food, culture, wellness and sustainability. Students can expect the unexpected from CulinArt. Variety truly is the spice of life and excitement is a close second.
Our wellness approach is fundamentally based on education. We take a holistic approach to nutrition and craft our menus to represent all varieties of foods because we believe that all foods belong. Our menus are always mindful and feature a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, fresh fruits and vegetables, and yes – even dessert. We focus on whole, naturally flavorful ingredients, local and organic whenever possible.
We train our chefs in the art of a balanced menu and provide them with the tools they need to serve students well, each and every day. Speaking of training…all CulinArt team members are FAREcheck (Food Allergies and Celiac Disease) certified and we are wholly committed to a safe dining environment for all.
We have a responsibility to our planet, to your students and faculty, their families, and to our ourselves. Environmental stewardship isn’t something we take lightly. Our sustainability efforts continue to advance as we work with schools to tend campus gardens and compost heaps, host interactive and educational Teaching Kitchens, menu local produce and sustainable ingredients, track and manage our kitchen waste, repurpose roots and stems into zero waste recipes, and even keep bees.
We know the foodservice industry demands a great deal of production, and we are committed to doing our part to preserve resources for this generation and many, many more to follow.
