Meet Becca Funk
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8), we sat down with some of the incredible women who make up the Parkhurst Dining team. We thank these women for sharing their authentic selves with us and feel so honored to have them on our team. Meet our first featured woman, Becca […]
We Rethink Wellness with our ‘Well On Your Way’ Program
Guest wellness is always at the forefront of our dining experiences. Through our Well on Your Way program, we equip guests with nutritional information so they can make informed decisions about their diet and food choices. We provide you with the tools to make the right decisions for you! At each of our locations, Parkhurst […]
A Special Lift For The Holidays
This year marks the 40th anniversary of our company’s beloved Christmas Star commercial, which features a star, a tree, and a heartwarming message that’s just as relevant today as when it first aired in 1982.
A Wrap-Up of Our 44th Annual Caring For Kids Campaign
The holiday season is a special time of year at Parkhurst Dining. Starting with our five-week Caring for Kids campaign that runs from November to December, we engage in a variety of fundraising activities to benefit area children’s hospitals. This year, we held a gingerbread house building event, a bake sale, a T-shirt sale, and […]
Meet Our Women-Owned Forged Partners
We love to introduce our guests to creative, unique, and exciting products from Forged Partners. But just who are Forged Partners? Forged Partners are family and independently owned artisan makers. Parkhurst is always looking to onboard new partners, especially those who are minority, women, disadvantaged, or veterans, to ensure small food entrepreneurs from all backgrounds […]
How We Partner with Food Banks Across our Footprint
It’s no secret that food is important to us. Here at Parkhurst, our team members nourish guests across the country every day. While delicious dishes obviously make traditions and celebrations even more fun, we realize basic food access can be challenging in many of the communities we serve. To put it simply – we care […]
Congratulations to These Two Parkhurst Volunteer of the Year Finalists!
Did you know that one of Parkhurst’s core values is “we care about people?” As a company, not only does this principle guide how we treat one another but also how we invest our time and money into the community. Unsurprisingly, our team members are passionate about caring for others in big ways, small ways, […]
Caring For Kids: An Annual Parkhurst Tradition
There are many holiday traditions that Parkhurst loves being part of (many of them involving food, of course), and one of them is Caring for Kids. Every year, our company engages in the five-week Caring for Kids fundraising campaign to benefit children’s hospitals across our 15-state footprint. Now in its 44th year, Caring for Kids […]
From “Knife Fights” to “Family Meals:” How Parkhurst Inspires Chefs with Engagement Events
To create authentic culinary experiences, we start where it counts: with our chefs! Parkhurst hosts chef engagement events throughout the year at various locations across our footprint, with themes like “Knife Fights” and “Family Meals,” to encourage collaboration and connection among our culinary artists. “At Parkhurst, chefs bounce ideas off each other all the time […]
Barista to District Manager: Meet Katie Boyd!
We’re proud to introduce our newest district manager, Katie Boyd, to Parkhurst Dining. Having more than 12 years of experience with the company, Katie brings an incredible depth of knowledge to this role in service to the Parkhurst higher education accounts across the Midwest region. “I literally started my career working in a snack bar, […]