Infusing World Cuisine at Pittsburgh Corporate Cafes
Parkhurst Kicks-Off Spring Traveling Chefs Tour at Wheeling Jesuit University
In response to a growing number of students interested in world culinary traditions, Parkhurst Dining Services has kicked off Traveling Chefs, a college “chefs” tour. The tour visited Parkhurst’s operations at Wheeling Jesuit University Wednesday, March 18. Several Parkhurst chefs brought their culinary talents to team up with Wheeling Jesuit University chefs to prepare the […]
Ahead of the Increase: One Operator Uses Specialized Tools to Keep on Top of Rising Food Prices
Traveling Chefs at Washington & Jefferson College
Special promotions can help drive sales, raise interest in campus dining and build meal participation, but to be successful, they must be carefully planned and executed. Aaron Weaver, general manager for Parkhurst Dining Services at Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, Pa., talks about how he plans a promotion. “Organization is the most important way to […]
Parkhurst Encourages Healthy Options; Reduces Healthcare Costs
Parkhurst Dining Services has made a big push to encourage customers to make healthier choices. Lenny DeMartino, general manager at 4,500-employee Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Pittsburgh, Pa., has taken that to the next level by encouraging healthy options to the point that it has been able to reduce healthcare costs for Highmark. “Highmark’s […]
American Business Ethics Award for Demonstrating Leadership and Ethics Around Sustainability Issues
Eat’n Park Hospitality Group (of which Parkhurst is a member) was awarded the 2009 American Business Ethics Award (ABEA) in the large company category (more than 2,500 employees) for demonstrating leadership and ethics around sustainability issues, according to the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals (FSP), which sponsors the annual ABEA program. ABEA recognizes companies that […]
Glynwood Harvest Award, for Connecting Communities, Farmers and Food
Eat’n Park Hospitality Group (of which Parkhurst is a member) was honored with the 2009 Harvest Award. This award was created by Glynwood, the not-for-profit organization whose mission is to save farming in the North East, in order to highlight innovative work being done to increase access to fresh, locally-produced food and to recognize leaders […]
Dining Halls of Distinction Award
A 2009 Dining Halls of Distinction was awarded to Parkhurst at Bucknell University, in Lewisburg, PA. This award represents excellence in all aspects of dining operations, including atmosphere, service, variety of offerings, guest satisfaction, environmental sustainability, and financial stability.
Food Service Director of the Month
FoodService Director Magazine, the premier magazine for informing non-commercial foodservice operators about innovations and innovators through trends, news and insights, awarded Parkhurst’s General Manager at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Pittsburgh, PA, Lenny DeMartino, a 2009 food service director of the month title.
Chow Time: Steelers Executive chef Corey Hayes has a Big Job and a Matching Appetite
A hulking Steeler is ready to chow down. And let’s be honest: He doesn’t care so much about the low-carbon footprint of the chicken, or that the lettuce is locally and sustainably grown. He just eats. And eats. But Corey Hayes, executive chef for the Pittsburgh Steelers, does buy local to serve up heaping portions […]