Our Dream

Where we are going

Our dream is to be the premier college dining services known for its culinary expertise and commitment to socially responsible practices.

We are a culture driven to create food that is alive with flavor and nutrition, prepared from scratch using authentic ingredients. We do this in a socially responsible manner for the well being of our guests, communities and the environment.

At NMU Dining Services we believe dining services serve a much larger purpose than simply sustenance. Our facilities are gathering places. Breaking bread together helps to create a sense of community and comfort. We recognize the important role we fill and take great care to honor our position on our campus. We show this passion in our operations every day by:

• Cooking from scratch using fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Taking our role in the community seriously and making socially responsible purchasing decisions in regards to produce, seafood, meat, coffee and disposable plates and service ware.
• Serving great tasting, authentic and nutritious food that exceeds the expectations of our guest including vegetarian, vegan, special diet and international diners.
• Providing opportunities for all our employees, including student workers, to develop their potential and abilities.
• Recognizing that every guest we serve is unique and creating tailored food programs for each one.
• Viewing our operations as on-site restaurants, never resting on the idea of a "captive audience".

We believe that if we live these tenets, NMU Dining Services will indeed be a very unique organization and we will reach our dream. We have the conviction that today can be a little more fulfilling than yesterday. We have the will to achieve excellence through a wealth of dedicated staff talent. And, we have the courage to look closely at ourselves, so that we are always striving to improve.