Our People
Caring for People and Planet with Bella Hughes of Shaka Tea
We’re continuing to highlight some of the great products and suppliers and how they’re not only creating fantastic products but making changes in the world around them. This month, we caught up with Bella Hughes, President and Co-founder of Shaka Tea. On top of making fantastic teas brewed with māmaki (more on that in a…
Read MoreCanteen Veterans: Recognizing Those Who Have Served Our Country
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 in the United States. It’s a day dedicated to paying our respects and showing our gratitude to those who have courageously served our country. At Canteen, we celebrate Veterans Day with a company-wide Town Hall meeting where we share the stories of our people, the success of…
Read MoreChef Appreciation Week: Heroes Behind the Food
This year, Chef Appreciation Week takes on an even greater meaning as our Dining team’s took on the incredible responsibility of nourishing first responders, feeding essential workers and, supporting their communities, amidst a global pandemic. We are joining Compass Group in celebrating our #HeroesBehindtheFood – We are so excited to share with you the stories…
Read MoreJenifer Halin’s Passionate Journey through the Food Industry
At just 29 years old, Jenifer Halin opened her first restaurant. She quickly built a following and knew the food industry would be her home for years to come. From studying abroad in Paris, France to becoming an Executive Chef at Neiman Marcus, Jenifer’s path has been nothing short of motivational and exciting. We have so many talented and inspiring women just like Jenifer at Canteen. And while the entire world celebrates International Women’s Day, a day to “celebrate…
Read MoreInvesting in Our Most Valuable Resource, Our People
The 29 days in our shortest month of the year are packed with love and well wishes – the aisles in every store are full of heart-shaped candy, roses are being bundled into bouquets and grand gestures are made to show the ones we love most how much they mean to us. While we can’t…
Read MoreFood for Thought: An Interview With Our Director of Innovation, Jessi Moffitt
Welcome to the first edition of Food For Thought, a blog where we interview Canteen’s executives and learn more about their professional and personal lives. First up, Jessi Moffitt, let’s take it away. Jessi Moffitt Director of Innovation First things first, you’re moving to the Bay Area,the mecca of Canteen Pantry! How big…
Read MoreCanteen Celebrates Chef Appreciation Week With Our Powerful Female Chefs
You’ve seen it depicted in movies, TV, and books – working in the world of culinary is no easy feat; you need to be tough, creative, and most of all, passionate. And that’s exactly what our female culinarians are! We are spotlighting four of our hard working female chefs, in conjunction with Compass Group’s Chef…
Read MoreMeet the Manager: Tammy Stokes
As a former coach, Tammy is someone who knows the importance of working together to reach one goal, and we’re glad she’s a part of our team! Here’s what she had to say about her experience with us: “I am starting my 5th year with Canteen as the Regional Director supporting the office coffee business…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Meet John Hynes
Curious to meet the man behind the coffee? From Route Driver to Customer Service Manager for our office coffee services (OCS) in Indiana, meet John Hynes. John is an example of hard work, dedication, and outstanding customer service. He started his career over six years ago as a driver at his local vending branch. “At…
Read MoreMeet Me: Chris J. Taylor
Let us introduce you to Chris Taylor, a Division Operations Manager in our Mid-South Division who is passionate about Avenue C and his growing career. Take it away, Chris: “Because of how common my name is in the Canteen world, those who know me call me Chris “J” Taylor. I am a UNC Wilmington Alumnus,…
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