The University of Texas at Austin Housing and Dining On Screen at Start Orientation 2019
Our Vision To create transformative living and learning environments where students feel safe, involved and inspired to change the world. -Welcome Who we are -Introduction of Rene and position
Meet Our Team, Dining Facts and Student Employment Opportunities About Us Quick slide Start “University Housing & Dining is an organization…. Go to next slide Meet Our Team, Dining Facts and Student Employment Opportunities
Our Team Over 500 staff, including: 3 Associate Directors 2 Registered Dietitians Sustainability Coordinator 15 Full-Time Chefs 3 ACF Certified Executive Chefs 300 Student Employees “….comprised of over 500 people…” Introduction of presenters as you move through the listing
575,699 cups of milk Dining Facts 193,000 cage free eggs 21,200 lbs of fresh peppers 40,794 cups of yogurt 193,000 cage free eggs 575,699 cups of milk 47,300 lbs of fresh tomatoes 96,743 lbs of salad 14,800 house made pies “In one year, our customers consume….” Scope of the Dining Operation 7,400 resident students 9,643,806 transactions $25 million Budget $5 million grocery budget 19% locally sourced
Student Employment Average of 300 Student Employees on staff every year! Perks of working for UHD: Free meal provided each shift Flexible schedules Student Manager Program Students can learn the keys to leadership in the workplace. Students are very important to our operations Annually we employee over 300 students in various positions Enjoy a free meal per shift Flexible working hours – we work with them to ensure they meet their educational obligations We promote life learning through our Student Manager Position
Locations and Hours of Operation Dining on Campus Transition to Michael Sawyer Locations and Hours of Operation
Locations What to remember: 11 Locations across campus All-you-care-to-eat open 7 days/week Food options available 7am- Midnight All-You Care-to-Eat Kinsolving Dining Jester 2nd Floor (J2) Dining A La Carte Jester City Limits Jesta’ Pizza Bliss Cypress Bend Café Littlefield Patio Café Markets Kin’s Market Jester City Market Starbucks Coffee Kins Coffee Jester Java Across UT’s campus we have 11 unique dining locations Dining halls are in close proximity to our residence halls Give brief overview of each location (where it is, what kind of dining/food it is, etc…) Focus on All You Care to Eat and A-la-carte locations Mention we also have 2 markets and coffee shops which proudly serve Starbucks
Jester/ Waller Creek Dining Jester Dining Jester City Limits Jester City Market Jester 2nd Floor (J2) Bliss Jesta’ Pizza Jester Java Cypress Bend Café “The student hub of south campus….” 7 residence halls supported by 7 dining locations - Jester Center has the greatest concentration of unique dining options, just footsteps from our biggest residence halls
Kinsolving / Whitis Dining Kinsolving Dining Area Kinsolving Dining Kin’s Market Kins Coffee Littlefield Patio Café North Campus dining options include All you care to eat and A-la-carte Also Kins Coffee and Kins Market
Littlefield Patio Café Hours What to remember: All-you-care-to-eat locations are open 7 days a week. Dining hours may vary around holidays/school breaks. http://housing.utexa s.edu/dining/hours Location Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday & Sunday Jester 2nd Floor 7am - 9pm 9am - 9pm Kinsolving Dining 7am – 9pm Jester City Limits 7am – 11pm 7am - 2pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: 5pm-11pm Cypress Bend Café 12pm - 7pm Littlefield Patio Café 7am - 3pm Closed -Options as early as 7am, and as late as midnight, students have plenty of choices for before their earliest lecture and after their latest lab. Around Holiday breaks, hours may fluctuate We suggest students follow us on social media, this allows them to have the most up to date information on hours and closures.
Menu Information and Meeting the Diverse Dietary Needs of Students Menus Lindsay Wilson Menu Information and Meeting the Diverse Dietary Needs of Students
Menu Information Menu Offerings Menus and Nutrient Analysis Online: Focus on offering a wide variety of menu choices that are fresh, healthy, sustainable, and delicious. Operate on a six week menu rotation Menus and Nutrient Analysis Online: View menu offerings, full ingredient listings, nutrition facts, and allergen information online: housing.utexas.edu/dining **Lindsay Wilson** Every location has a diverse menu: vegan, vegetarian, healthy options Nutrient Analysis on the web is a convenient way for students to access nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergen information for meals offered at UHD Dining locations. This tool is especially helpful for students with medical conditions such as diabetes, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, and food allergies.
Nutrition & Wellness Two Registered Dietitians are on staff to support the diverse dietary needs of our students: Healthy Eating Lite Bites Cook Wise. Eat Wise. Vegetarian & Vegan Diets Monthly Vegetarian Focus Group meetings Dedicated serving lines and offerings Religious Diets Ramadan accommodations & Halal meals Kosher meals To learn more, contact the Dietitian: dietitian@austin.utexas.edu 512-232-5636 **Lindsay Wilson**
Dining Accommodations Students with medically diagnosed conditions impacting their diet may be eligible to receive dining accommodations. Accommodations include: Self-management through utilization of resources (menus, icons, etc.) Fresh and Simple Tastes (FAST) Line at J2 Dining Custom made-to-order meals To learn more, contact the Dietitian: dietitian@austin.utexas.edu 512-232-5636 **Lindsay Wilson**
Sustainability Neil Kaufman
Sustainability UHD is committed to sustainability through: Eco2Go Sustainable Waste Management UT Farm Stand Market, gardens and zero waste Volunteer and Work Opportunities! **Neil Kaufman** - Explain ECO-TO-GO program 90% of plastics used in dining locations are compostable We are committed to sustainable practices. Go over UT farm stand and gardens Student Volunteer Opportunity
UNLIMITED Campus Resident Dining Plan Meal Plans **Rene** For 2019-2020 School year, we offer 1 unlimited meal plan for on campus residents Click on Unlimited meal plan button After returning: We also offer 2 dining plans for students who live off campus but wish to have an affordable dining option on campus Click on commuter plan UNLIMITED Campus Resident Dining Plan Commuter Dining Plans
Campus Resident Meal Plan What to remember: All-You-Care-to-Eat Hours: M-F: 7am-9pm Sat-Sun: 9am-9pm Bevo Bucks accepted by 100+ merchants Unlimited meal swipes at All-You-Care-to-Eat locations $300 Dine-In-Dollars per semester $200 Bevo Bucks for the year Cost is included in Room & Board fees Additional Bevo Bucks and Dine-in-Dollars can be purchased online The Campus resident meal plan eliminates any concern students may have about running out of funds It offers unlimited meal swipes at our all you care to eat dining locations $300 dine in dollars $200 bevo bucks Cost is included Bevo bucks are accepted at over 100 retailers, on and off campus Click on back to meal plan home button Back to Meal Plan Home
Commuter Meal Plan Plan All you Care to Eat Swipes Flex Dollars Cost Longhorn 25 Commuter Plan 25 $25 $225 Longhorn 50 Commuter Plan 50 $400 Longhorn Unlimited Commuter Plan *Per Semester* Unlimited $1425 Our commuter meal plans offer students a select number of unlimited meal swipes, as well as $25 flex dollars, which can be spend at a-la-carte locations -Go over cost and specifics for each. Go to next slide Back to Meal Plan Home Next Slide
Additional Resources: http://housing.utexas.edu Are there any questions?