Team Member Appreciation Spotlight: Meet Otterbein University’s Ann and Kay

Each April, Parkhurst celebrates Team Member Appreciation Month across all sites. The month-long celebration recognizes team members like Otterbein University’s Ann and Kay. Incorporating their Korean heritage into the inclusive menus, Ann and Kay often share with student guests where the recipes came from and why they’re important. The duo also have been known to… Read More Team Member Appreciation Spotlight: Meet Otterbein University’s Ann and Kay

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Trends in Action: How Parkhurst Incorporates Diverse Global Peppers

Things are warming up — and it’s not just the spring weather! At Parkhurst, we’re adding some spice to our menus with diverse global peppers. These flavor enhancers have sparked a culinary revolution, infusing dishes with complex heat that transcends borders.   Some examples include scorpion peppers, Guajillo peppers, and Hungarian Goathorn peppers, with each pepper… Read More Trends in Action: How Parkhurst Incorporates Diverse Global Peppers

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Celebrate National Nutrition Month with this Moroccan Inspired Red Lentil Soup Recipe

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. This year’s theme, “Beyond the Table,” delves into the entire journey of nutrition, from farm to fork. In keeping with the spirit of this year’s theme, we want to shine a spotlight on pulses,… Read More Celebrate National Nutrition Month with this Moroccan Inspired Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Meet Amanda Gartner – District Manager at Parkhurst Dining – Women’s History Month

Can you share your journey and experience as a woman in the hospitality industry? What challenges have you faced, and how have you overcome them? My parents asked me when I went to college what I wanted to do. What would make you happy? I immediately said working in a restaurant, working in a hotel,… Read More Meet Amanda Gartner – District Manager at Parkhurst Dining – Women’s History Month

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Meet Shakeyria Anderson – Director of Dining Operations at Parkhurst – Women’s History Month

Can you share your journey and experience as a woman in the hospitality industry? What challenges have you faced, and how have you overcome them?  My journey as a woman in the hospitality industry started out as a roller coaster. The reason I used the word roller coaster is due to the ups and downs,… Read More Meet Shakeyria Anderson – Director of Dining Operations at Parkhurst – Women’s History Month

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Meet Chef Manager Mary Vallorani – Women’s History Month

Can you share your journey and experience as a woman in the hospitality industry? What challenges have you faced, and how have you overcome them? I started out at St. Vincent College as a Bravo Chef and thought that was the best job anyone could ever have. Working with the students was the highlight of… Read More Meet Chef Manager Mary Vallorani – Women’s History Month

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