It’s the most wonderful time of the year
I think most of you would agree in time, starting this week and over the next two weeks, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, with no school, no exams, shopping for love ones and holiday cheer. Here at UMass Dining, our staff are getting a much-deserved holiday break; besides the essential staff, most of them will have some time off too. Our staff holiday party is this Tuesday and it is always one of my favorite events.
We are already working on the menu for the spring and will plan the weekly specials next. Our goal is to continue to improve and offer an even stronger dining program, with some surprises thrown in for excitement.
I will be home with my family to celebrate the holiday season; the tree is up and the house decorated. I will be the chief cook again and am still planning the menu. As Canadians, my family is thinking about having Traditional Turkey, but I always want to prepare something different. We will be joining two other families for dinner, so I might have to compromise and cook a turkey. But one thing for sure, is that I can always count on my daughters, to take charge when it comes to shopping, and for that I am lucky, as I am not much of a shopper.
It has been a great year for UMass Dining with double digit growth and highest customer rating during these economically challenging times. There are so many people to thank for to helping to make UMass Dining what it’s today. Our staff, our managers, other university departments, our supply chain vendors and also our customers; all work together to make things happen.
Cheers to all of you and your family.
This is Ken Toong and thank you for keeping UMass Dining at the top.
Ken Toong
Director
Contact Ken at ktoong@mail.aux.umass.edu
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