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Appendix A: About University Dining Services
 Appendix A: About University Dining Services

University Dining Services is one of the premier college and university food service organizations in the country. Our self-operated food service is the winner of 20 international dining awards. Our popular UM Farm to College Program and Sustainability Future Initiative are models used by other universities. UDS employees 75 classified staff and averages 400 student employees each semester. We serve a campus community of roughly 17,000.

Organizational Structure: UDS is divided into three operating units. Mark LoParco a.k.a. the World Famous Omelet Guy (WFOG) is the Director of UDS. Three Associate Directors report to Mark. Byron Drake is the Associate Director for Operational Support and Professional Development. Byron manages the Operational Support staff and training, orientation and professional development for UDS.  Mike Spencer is the Associate Director for Residential Dining and manages all of the food operations in the Lommasson Center and all coffee operations. Osmara “Ozzie” Sosa is the Associate Director for Retail Operations which includes the Bear Claw Bakery, UC Food Court, UM Concessions, and University Catering Services.
 
Meal Plans:  Meal plans are available to all students and required for those living on campus. The All Campus and Lommasson-Plus Meal Plans provide a weekly balance to ensure that funds last the entire semester; the leftover balance does not carry over to the following week.  The Commuter Meal Plan is available for off campus students, faculty and staff.  All three plans can be used in the Lommasson Center facilities; the All Campus and Commuter can also be used at the UC Food Court, Biz Buzz, Think Tank, Recess, and both Jus Chill’n locations.  Please review the Meal Plan Brochures for additional information.
Nutrition Counseling:  Nutrition counseling is available from our Registered Dietitian in the UDS main office.  Counseling is available on a wide variety of dietary concerns. Counseling is free to all students with an All Campus or Lommasson-Plus Meal Plan. Interested students should call or stop by the UDS Main Office to schedule an appointment.
 
Griz Card:  The Griz Card is a multi-functional identification card issued by the University for students, faculty, and staff.  The Griz Card is swiped by cashiers when students, faculty, or staff use a Meal Plan or UMoney account.  The Griz Card is also used for UDS staff members to receive their meal maintenance, and acts as a time card for student employees of UDS to record hours worked. Griz cards can only be used by the owner of the card and cashiers are instructed to confiscate cards presented by anyone other than the owner.
 
Lommasson Center:  The Lommasson Center is home to The Food Zoo, Cascade Country Store, La Peak, and the UDS Main Office. 

La Peak offers a wide selection of Cravens coffee and espresso drinks, as well as bagels, muffins, crepes and other breakfast items.  La Peak is open from 7:30 am-3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  La Peak accepts all Meal Plans, credit cards, debit cards, UMoney, checks, and cash.

Food Zoo:  The Food Zoo offers buffet style service with unlimited seconds.  The menu at the Food Zoo is always changing to provide maximum variety and nutrition.  Features of the Food Zoo include a salad bar, gourmet pizza line, daily vegetarian and vegan options, and homemade soups and entrees.  The Food Zoo dining room is open during the week from 11:00 am-7:30 pm and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 10:30 am-7:30 pm.  The Food Zoo accepts all Meal Plans, credit cards, debit cards, UMoney, checks, and cash.

Cascade Country Store (CCS):  The CCS serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday from 7:30 am-8:30 pm.  The CCS offers the Grizzly Grille featuring burgers, fries and world famous Breakfast Burritos, Old El Paso features southwestern entrees and sides, Mom’s Cupboard has fresh fruit smoothies and a cereal bar, Barrel Head Pizza showcases dine-in or take-out pizza, and the Block and Barrel Deli with made-to-order submarine sandwiches. In addition to prepared and ready-to-eat foods, the CCS provides convenience store-style shopping and bulk food selections for students.  CCS accepts all meal plans, credit cards, debit cards, UMoney, checks, and cash.
Coffee Operations:  In addition to La Peak in the Lommasson Center UDS operates three more coffee operations; Biz Buzz, Think Tank and Recess. Newly remodeled Biz Buzz is on the lower level of the Gallagher Business Building and serves Craven’s coffee products, bagels, sandwiches, soups, and selections from the Bear Claw Bakery.  Biz Buzz is open from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. The Think Tank is near the Urey Lecture Hall, providing students with Liquid Planet coffee, espresso drinks, Chai tea, and a variety of Italian sodas and other cold beverages.  The Think Tank is open from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.  Recess is located in the Phyllis J. Washington Education Building and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. All of these coffee operations accept the All Campus and Commuter Meal Plans, UMoney, checks, credit cards, debit cards, or cash.
University Center (UC):  The UC is home to the UC Food Court, University Catering Services, UDS Purchasing Office and the Bear Claw Bakery.

UC Food Court:  The UC Food Court is located on the second floor of the University Center, and offers extensive menu options, with grab-n-go items, the award winning Casa Nina and convenience items.    The Food Court is adjacent to the large, comfortable Commons Dining Room, allowing for maximum dining pleasure.  The UC Food Court is open Monday-Friday from 7:30am - 7:00pm, and 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. (11:00 am-5:00pm on home football game days)  The UC Food Court accepts All Campus and Commuter Meal Plans, UMoney, credit cards, debit cards, checks or cash.

University Catering Services:  The catering offices are located on the third floor of the University Center.  The full-service catering kitchen is on the first floor. University Catering Services offers a wide variety of services that will complement any event.  Catering’s primary mission is to serve the catering needs of the University community.

UDS Purchasing Office: The purchasing office handles billing, food and supply orders, receiving reports, and delivery troubleshooting for all UDS operations.

Bear Claw Bakery:  The Bear Claw Bakery is located on the first floor of the University Center and indulges the campus with fresh-baked goods available in all UDS venues and the UC Market. The UC Market is not a UDS operation and is the only non-UDS food operation currently allowed on campus.
 
UM Concessions serves food and beverages at events in the Adams Center, Washington Grizzly Stadium and Dornblazer Field. UM Concessions employs both UM students and students from several area high schools. They are trained and supervised by an Assistant Director and Student Managers.  Events include concerts, flat shows and athletic events. The UM Concessions Office is housed in the Adams Event Center.