Our Pledge

COLUMBIA DINING IS COMMITTED TO GOOD FOOD

This passion is evident throughout each detail of our operation and every delicious meal we serve. It is what guides the decisions we make every day, from the nutritious, quality ingredients we select to the sustainable practices woven throughout every facet of our operation. Our highly skilled culinary team ensures every last detail is delicious. Come on in and taste for yourself!

WE INVEST IN OUR STAFF

"The staff never fail to brighten my day!" - student feedback

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208 Full-Time Staff Members

And we continue to grow! Our staff includes professionally trained chefs, cashiers, porters, and other service workers.

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75% Promoted at Least Once

We believe in recognizing achievement: 55% of staff have been promoted more than once.

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Professional Training Opportunities

Our staff deserve to grow their careers. We provide annual continuing education opportunities through the Culinary Institute of America, the Ritz-Carlton, and more. Learn about the 2022 and 2019 CIA trainings.

FOOD THAT FEEDS YOUR SOUL

We know good food. Our food is cooked from scratch whenever possible to deliver the freshest, tastiest food possible.

See what our students say about our menu!

Nutrition

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Columbia Dining has a Registered Dietitian on staff who supports more than 700 students with special diets and food allergies through personalized meal plans.

WE AIM TO BE ZERO WASTE

As food service operators, we have a responsibility to be advocates of environmental and resource management. You could say green is our favorite color!

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Sustainability Stats

  • ~56% of all food served is purchased within 250 miles of campus

  • 5,600 pounds of organics are composted every day 

  • 100% of materials used in the dining halls are post-consumer recycled or compostable 

CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

We host more than 100 special events every academic year, from themed dinners to holidays events and meet and eats with celebrity chefs.