Hello everyone! This summer went by really fast. UGA has been a great experience for both Catherine and I. We worked with some great people and made lifetime friends. Is sad leaving everyone but I think my family and friends are ready to see me.
This Monday was our Freshmen College Closing Banquet, that we have been planning all summer. The decorations were beautiful and the food was great. Everyone really loved the food we choose, which was a relief. Overall the banquet went super! I'm glad that all our hard work and planning really showed.
On Tuesday and Wednesday Catherine and I took some time to finish our Tossing Greens project. We have been working on it all summer, but these two days gave us the chance to put some finishing touches. I think we covered all the questions that needed to be answered. We will present this on Thursday to Kris and the director of food services and the chefs.
Thursday is our last day at UGA. The staff had a going away party for us today. It was really nice, and it gave us a chance to say bye to everyone. Kris presented us with our NACUFS certificate for completing the internship. After the party it was time for us to present our Tossing Greens project. I started by presenting the power point and Catherine followed by presenting the pricing information on the local and organic produce. We came to a conclusion that UGA should use local produce in the Red Clay Cafe on campus. and we also presented some other suggestions. I really hope they use the information we gave them about going local.
Friday Catherine and I head back home :(
Thank you everyone for an awesome summer!
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Week 4 at UGA!
Time sure flies when your having fun! So far Catherine and I been having a blast at UGA.
We began week 4 by shadowing Mr.Floyd the Executive Director of Food Service at UGA. We started the day at 7am, greeting the parents and students as they came in for freshmen orientation. We helped Mr.Floyd directed the parents on what they need to get started for the day. In the afternoon we went to the speeches Mr.Floyd gives to all of the freshmen Orientation group about the benefit of getting a meal plan. Many people were excited for the meal plan!
On Tuesday we had a free day to start working on our project. Catherine and I came up with the final menu and recipes for out Freshmen College Dinner. We picked some really awesome foods that we hope everyone is going to enjoy.
Wednesday we met with Janet and Shelly to show them our final menu and recipes for the Freshmen College banquet. They really liked our picks. Than it was time for flower shopping! Janet helped us pick some really great flowers for our banquet. There was so many to pick from.
Thursday we started our day shadowing Chris Fagan at the Tate Center. He showed us how he did payroll and other morning task before the Tate Center opens at 10:30. During lunch time we worked at the Larry's Giant Subs with Pipa, where I learned how to wrap the sandwiches and give them to the customers. The lunch rush was crazy, but really fun. Later that afternoon we went to a coffee tasting to see if is worth switching to a local coffee on the campus cafe.
This Friday we had the day off! Catherine and I decided it would be a great day to go check out the mall. This weekend is Athfest and we are thinking about going to see some of the bands.
We began week 4 by shadowing Mr.Floyd the Executive Director of Food Service at UGA. We started the day at 7am, greeting the parents and students as they came in for freshmen orientation. We helped Mr.Floyd directed the parents on what they need to get started for the day. In the afternoon we went to the speeches Mr.Floyd gives to all of the freshmen Orientation group about the benefit of getting a meal plan. Many people were excited for the meal plan!
On Tuesday we had a free day to start working on our project. Catherine and I came up with the final menu and recipes for out Freshmen College Dinner. We picked some really awesome foods that we hope everyone is going to enjoy.
Wednesday we met with Janet and Shelly to show them our final menu and recipes for the Freshmen College banquet. They really liked our picks. Than it was time for flower shopping! Janet helped us pick some really great flowers for our banquet. There was so many to pick from.
Thursday we started our day shadowing Chris Fagan at the Tate Center. He showed us how he did payroll and other morning task before the Tate Center opens at 10:30. During lunch time we worked at the Larry's Giant Subs with Pipa, where I learned how to wrap the sandwiches and give them to the customers. The lunch rush was crazy, but really fun. Later that afternoon we went to a coffee tasting to see if is worth switching to a local coffee on the campus cafe.
This Friday we had the day off! Catherine and I decided it would be a great day to go check out the mall. This weekend is Athfest and we are thinking about going to see some of the bands.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Week 3 at UGA!
I can't believe it has been 3 weeks already. Its been beyond amazing. Catherine and I have been trying to go see the town a little each week, and so far we can't complain.
Our week started with Susan Van Gigch, the Assistant Director of Retail Operations. We started out our day with a tour of all of the retail operations on campus. We went to a catering production meeting with Susan where we went over the events for the catering crew for the week. Susan also went over out Tossing Greens project and what she expects out of it, she gave us some great ideas on where to start. We spend the afternoon getting a taste of the freshmen orientation day.
I spend my Tuesday with Bambi Cumuze the manager of the Red Clay Cafe. We went over what Bambi does on a regular day because is not as busy in the summer. I helped Bambi take care of some small task. She showed me how to send in order for items needed each week for the Red Clay Cafe. At the end of the day I learned how to close the Red Clay.
On wednesday we started our day meeting with Janet, Chris and Shelly to go over our ideas for our banquet project. We choose a "Welcome to Your New Home Theme" to help make the new freshmen feel more at home. The crew helped us come up with plans on how to make our banquet a great success. Then we interviewed Cindy Malcolm, the Associate Director of Business Services. She gave us some inside on her part in the UGA food service. In the afternoon we meet with Kris to go over how everything is going. She got us started on doing a chemical inventory for the dinning halls. Our last part of the day we spend some more time with Stuart learning more about Food Pro and how helpful it is.
On Thursday I shadowed Diane Tate a manager at Snelling. I got to spend the day with the awesome Snelling team. Diane and I started the day approving and sending in payroll. Then Jessica and I did the quality assurance to make sure everything is going smoothly. I also did a mock health inspection with Craig, to make sure every one is on top of their game. I also did a chemical inventory for Snelling. And had the some awesome asparagus thanks to Brian.
I spend my Friday with Henry Green at Bolton, an Assistant Cafeteria Manager II at Bolton. We started our day checking the labels of items and making sure everything is dated correctly. Then we worked on schedule for the next week. And in the afternoon we did another quality assurance check to make sure everything is going great.
Our week started with Susan Van Gigch, the Assistant Director of Retail Operations. We started out our day with a tour of all of the retail operations on campus. We went to a catering production meeting with Susan where we went over the events for the catering crew for the week. Susan also went over out Tossing Greens project and what she expects out of it, she gave us some great ideas on where to start. We spend the afternoon getting a taste of the freshmen orientation day.
I spend my Tuesday with Bambi Cumuze the manager of the Red Clay Cafe. We went over what Bambi does on a regular day because is not as busy in the summer. I helped Bambi take care of some small task. She showed me how to send in order for items needed each week for the Red Clay Cafe. At the end of the day I learned how to close the Red Clay.
On wednesday we started our day meeting with Janet, Chris and Shelly to go over our ideas for our banquet project. We choose a "Welcome to Your New Home Theme" to help make the new freshmen feel more at home. The crew helped us come up with plans on how to make our banquet a great success. Then we interviewed Cindy Malcolm, the Associate Director of Business Services. She gave us some inside on her part in the UGA food service. In the afternoon we meet with Kris to go over how everything is going. She got us started on doing a chemical inventory for the dinning halls. Our last part of the day we spend some more time with Stuart learning more about Food Pro and how helpful it is.
On Thursday I shadowed Diane Tate a manager at Snelling. I got to spend the day with the awesome Snelling team. Diane and I started the day approving and sending in payroll. Then Jessica and I did the quality assurance to make sure everything is going smoothly. I also did a mock health inspection with Craig, to make sure every one is on top of their game. I also did a chemical inventory for Snelling. And had the some awesome asparagus thanks to Brian.
I spend my Friday with Henry Green at Bolton, an Assistant Cafeteria Manager II at Bolton. We started our day checking the labels of items and making sure everything is dated correctly. Then we worked on schedule for the next week. And in the afternoon we did another quality assurance check to make sure everything is going great.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Week 2 at UGA
This is our second week at UGA!
Our week stared at 6am on Monday, where we worked at Bolton, one of the dinning halls on campus. Most of the day I helped Polly in the salad bar area. I learned how much work it took to get all of the salad bar items ready. Later in the afternoon I worked in the bakery, where I helped with getting the deserts ready for the next day. I really learned a lot working behind the scene in the kitchen.
Tuesday morning started by Catherine and I working at the waffle bar at Bolton. We helped make the waffles for the camp kids. I didn't realize how much kids love waffles; it was a very busy morning. After the breakfast rush was over we helped out a little in the dish room. In the afternoon we toured the UGA Central Food Storage, where we talked a little with Brooks Oliver the central manager. He gave us a tour and an inside of his job. Then we talked to Stuart Hammond who gave us a preview of what Food Pro was all about. Then we headed to Snelling to catch the lunch rush. I helped out at the pizza area, where I learned how to make pizza. I really enjoyed making the pizza and loved staying busy during the rush. Our last stop for the day was to interview Mr. Floyd the Executive Food Service Director at UGA. We discussed what we hope to get out of this internship and how to achieve it. We get to spend more time with him in about a week.
Wednesday we spend the day talking to difference people about their part in the UGA food service. We started with Pat Brussack the Dietary specialist, Katherine Ingerson the Dietitian, Beverly Sexton the Human Resources Specialist, and Scott Cohenour the IT manager. The people we interviewed were all very nice and they all shared their part in the UGA food Service. In the afternoon, we headed to the Summit, where we got to work the lunch rush. I worked the Ice Cream stand!
Thursday I shadowed Chris Carriera the Chef for the commissary. I Got to see how the retail side of the UGA service worked. The Commissary is in charge of getting all the sandwiches and items for the retail areas on campus. They also makes the food for catered events.
Friday I shadowed Rob Irwin one of the managers to see what he does as a manager. Rob showed me how to do the Quality Assurance Checklist to sure everyone in the operation is doing their job. Rob and I helped different stations when they are in need of help.
So far everything is going great at UGA!
Our week stared at 6am on Monday, where we worked at Bolton, one of the dinning halls on campus. Most of the day I helped Polly in the salad bar area. I learned how much work it took to get all of the salad bar items ready. Later in the afternoon I worked in the bakery, where I helped with getting the deserts ready for the next day. I really learned a lot working behind the scene in the kitchen.
Tuesday morning started by Catherine and I working at the waffle bar at Bolton. We helped make the waffles for the camp kids. I didn't realize how much kids love waffles; it was a very busy morning. After the breakfast rush was over we helped out a little in the dish room. In the afternoon we toured the UGA Central Food Storage, where we talked a little with Brooks Oliver the central manager. He gave us a tour and an inside of his job. Then we talked to Stuart Hammond who gave us a preview of what Food Pro was all about. Then we headed to Snelling to catch the lunch rush. I helped out at the pizza area, where I learned how to make pizza. I really enjoyed making the pizza and loved staying busy during the rush. Our last stop for the day was to interview Mr. Floyd the Executive Food Service Director at UGA. We discussed what we hope to get out of this internship and how to achieve it. We get to spend more time with him in about a week.
Wednesday we spend the day talking to difference people about their part in the UGA food service. We started with Pat Brussack the Dietary specialist, Katherine Ingerson the Dietitian, Beverly Sexton the Human Resources Specialist, and Scott Cohenour the IT manager. The people we interviewed were all very nice and they all shared their part in the UGA food Service. In the afternoon, we headed to the Summit, where we got to work the lunch rush. I worked the Ice Cream stand!
Thursday I shadowed Chris Carriera the Chef for the commissary. I Got to see how the retail side of the UGA service worked. The Commissary is in charge of getting all the sandwiches and items for the retail areas on campus. They also makes the food for catered events.
Friday I shadowed Rob Irwin one of the managers to see what he does as a manager. Rob showed me how to do the Quality Assurance Checklist to sure everyone in the operation is doing their job. Rob and I helped different stations when they are in need of help.
So far everything is going great at UGA!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
First Week at UGA
My name is Asenath Na'Aman a senior at Murray State University majoring in Dietetics/Food service Management. I'm a intern at UGA for the NACUFS 2010 summer internship.
On Wednesday we went to a food show with Kris about local vendors in the area. We got to try different kind of fresh foods that were produce all around the Georgia area. In the afternoon Kris took Catherine and I to dinner at Trapeze, great food.
Thursday was the official start of our internship. A welcome lunch was thrown for us, with authentic Mexican/El Salvador foods which was delicious!
We got everything set up and toured the campus. We visited all of the food service operation on campus. We got to meet many of the employees. It was a great first day!
On Friday we started our day by celebrating my birthday, thanks to kris. Then the rest of the afternoon we shadowed the black shirts (student manager) to see all of the responsibilities they had. We followed Brittany to see all that she would have to do each day as a student manager. We did the daily rounds with her to make sure everything that needed to be done is taken care of. The student managers have a lot of responsibilities.
This week set the tone for a wonderful summer to come!
Catherine and I both arrived to Athens on Tuesday, so that was a busy and tiring day for the both of us.
On Wednesday we went to a food show with Kris about local vendors in the area. We got to try different kind of fresh foods that were produce all around the Georgia area. In the afternoon Kris took Catherine and I to dinner at Trapeze, great food.
Thursday was the official start of our internship. A welcome lunch was thrown for us, with authentic Mexican/El Salvador foods which was delicious!
We got everything set up and toured the campus. We visited all of the food service operation on campus. We got to meet many of the employees. It was a great first day!
On Friday we started our day by celebrating my birthday, thanks to kris. Then the rest of the afternoon we shadowed the black shirts (student manager) to see all of the responsibilities they had. We followed Brittany to see all that she would have to do each day as a student manager. We did the daily rounds with her to make sure everything that needed to be done is taken care of. The student managers have a lot of responsibilities.
This week set the tone for a wonderful summer to come!
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