University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University
University Dining Services.
Inspired dining and social experiences
Get to Know Us
University Dining Service is a diverse team dedicated to providing quality food and excellent service in a fiscally responsible manner. As leaders in the industry we strive to exceed customer expectations by offering value, convenience, and enjoyable dining experiences for the University Community. We promote career enhancement and support the educational mission of the University.
University Dining Service (UDS) participates in an annual survey on customer satisfaction conducted by Industry Insights, for the National Association of College and University Food Service. Each year we meet or beat industry averages – see complete data.
University Dining Service (UDS) is also assessed regularly in the Educational Benchmarking survey conducted by the campus. UDS exceeds industry averages again in all aspects of food service performance. Check the most recent results.
Purpose:
To advise the Dining Service management staff on matters relevant to dining operations on campus. This will help ensure customer needs and preferences are represented in decisions relating to menus, facilities, and service
Responsibilities:
Attend regular meetings with the Dining Service management staff a minimum of once per quarter during the academic year. Meetings will provide an avenue for communications of needs, changes, plans and feedback on services and product.
Gather input from the campus community members regarding dining operational hours, menu offerings, services, programming and facilities. This input should include observed problems as well as recommended solutions, suggestions for change, and input on long-range planning projects.
Educate the campus community members regarding policies and procedures of dining services which may affect decisions made.Merlin Caldwell
| Emilie Boomsma boomsmae0822@my.uwstout.edu |
Kayla Eernisse
| Madeleine Ranshaw ranshawm@my.uwstout.edu |
David Lingenfelter
| Austin Ristau |
Kaylee Matucheski
| Jennifer Sargent sargentj@my.uwstout.ed |
| Lareyna Ness | Marilyn Bermudez |
| Sarah Bowman | |
Jerry Duncanson (Staff representative) duncansonj@uwstout.edu Carol Seaborn (Faculty representative) seabornc@uwstout.edu | |
Dining Service Unit Representation by Full-time Managers designated by:
Butkowski, Maria (North Point)
Kuhlman, Mike (Commons)
Krahn, Justin (MSC)
Thies, Ann (Director Dining Service)
Your input is encouraged daily via a "feedback board" in each cafeteria, suggestions forms at the entrance of the Pawn and Terrace, and via our online feedback form. Students may also serve on the Dining Advisory Committee or take feedback to a committee member. In addition, student managers, managers or leads are readily available in the dining areas. Surveys, conducted every year, provide you the opportunity to suggest changes which you believe will benefit the student body. In addition, any and all comments are welcomed directly to the Director of University Dining or by phone at 232-1234. All comments will be given a direct and sincere response.
University Owned and Operated
The Dining Service at UW-Stout is self-operated. This means the university owns and operates the service rather than contracting out for it. This self-operation guarantees you a most responsive staff and the best return on your dining dollar.
University Dining Service operates out of three facilities: Merle Price Commons, North Point and the Memorial Student Center.The Memorial Student Center building has numerous dining locations.
University Dining Service is a member of the National Association of Colleges and University Food Services, and utilize the services of National Restaurant Association.Both professional organizations provide networks to vast resources in the food service industry which enables University Dining Service to more readily meet the changing needs of our clientele.
The Dining Service is an integral part of the student life experience. All operations strive to provide enjoyable dining and social experiences.
