Being inclusive is something that’s very important to us at Parkhurst Dining. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are words that are the core of our purpose. And one of the many ways we go about supporting different cultures and backgrounds is by partnering with student groups at our campus sites and Employee Resource Groups at our corporate locations for events and menus.
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A look at the yummy churros! -
The Latinx Student Association prepared some presentations for the event.
At Franklin College, we worked with the Latinx Student Association to celebrate Día de Los Muertos with traditional dishes, like churros, while also providing education on the holiday.
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Student chef Ismail presents his dish. -
Duquesne students pause for a photo at the event.
At Duquesne University, we worked with the MSA (Muslim Student Association) to host the first-ever student-run Chef’s table. Ismail from Duquesne University presents a dish in the photo above, while another photo shows the students enjoying his work.
One of our corporate sites partnered with the diversity division BOLD (Black Organization for Leadership and Development) to create the staple dish jambalaya and corn bread to celebrate Black History Month. Chef Cameron Clegg said, “We work directly with the diversity division for food ideas they want to see. Then we build menus that are practical for the month of February and source authentic recipes through experience to provide the highest quality product and service.”
As a people-first company, Parkhurst Dining’s mission is to ensure all guests feel welcome by recognizing their cultural heritage, religious backgrounds, and lifestyle dietary needs through our cuisine. In order to succeed and provide authenticity, we partner with the appropriate campus and client organizations to create dining experiences that are delicious, memorable, and have a positive impact on our guests and clients.
