Should your school manage its own dining program?

Should your school manage its own dining program?

Weighing the pros and cons of bringing a partner on board. Operating a private school is full of business decisions that can have a big impact on your school’s financial health, school culture, recruiting potential, and future growth. You have goals and ideas you’d...
Staff Spotlight – Brian Hopkins

Staff Spotlight – Brian Hopkins

Cook, Lindenwood University St. Charles, MO   Five Questions with Brian: What do you love about your job? What’s the most rewarding part? It’s just a great atmosphere here with the students. We make great food, and I enjoy being a leader.  What’s the...
You might be a Pedestal Foods School if…

You might be a Pedestal Foods School if…

Four qualities our school clients have in common (and one they don’t). Though our school clients might not always know each other personally, they tend to have much in common. Beyond school size, headcount, or even geography, Pedestal Foods schools share specific,...
Staff Spotlight – Joy Tillery

Staff Spotlight – Joy Tillery

Staff Spotlight – Joy Tillery Lead Food Service Worker, Knoxville Catholic High School Knoxville, TN Five Questions with Joy:   What do you love about your job? What’s the most rewarding part? Definitely the kids, and the team here, and the people we...
Recipe Feature: Smokehouse Vinegar Coleslaw

Recipe Feature: Smokehouse Vinegar Coleslaw

Tangy, Crunchy Coleslaw for any occasion!    Coleslaw is a cookout and potluck staple, and nothing beats homemade slaw. Give our fresh version a try for an easy-to-prep, easy-to-love side you’ll be excited to serve.  When Pedestal Foods worked with longtime...
Making the Most of Lunch

Making the Most of Lunch

Three ‘Super Strategies’ for Boosting Efficiency in your Dining Program As a specialized managed food service provider, we talk a lot about efficiency with our clients and our readers– and we make efficiency promises every day to our clients and customers.  But what...
Staff Spotlight – Brian Hopkins

Staff Spotlight – Stacia Wright

Cook, Northpoint Christian School Southaven, MS   Five Questions with Stacia:   What do you love about your job? What’s the most rewarding part? It’s the kids for me. We are in charge of cooking a safe and tasty product, and good food just makes...
Meet Aaron Wall, Director of Business Development

Meet Aaron Wall, Director of Business Development

We’re so excited to welcome Aaron Wall to the Pedestal Foods Family!  Aaron is our Director of Business Development, and it already feels like he’s been here forever. He brings great energy to our sales team with his fun, easygoing attitude and genuine interest in...
Recipe Feature: Not your Mom’s Meatloaf

Recipe Feature: Not your Mom’s Meatloaf

Everyone loves a new twist on classic comfort food!  Every standard dinner dish deserves a glow-up now and then. Give our Not Your Mom’s Meatloaf a try for a satisfying and savory main dish everyone will love.  Our Pedestal Foods team debuted this instant favorite at...
Staff Spotlight – Brian Hopkins

Staff Spotlight – Stacia Wright

Staff Spotlight – Stacia Wright Cook, Northpoint Christian School Southaven, MS Five Questions with Stacia: What do you love about your job? What’s the most rewarding part? It’s the kids for me. We are in charge of cooking a safe and tasty product,...