We are passionate about food and we believe in wholesome, nutritious ingredients.
At Dominican University Dining Services, we provide the communities with fresh, high quality food, exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service. By purchasing with the following standards in mind, and preparing items so that they are as fresh as possible when served, we support local agriculture, increase nutrition, and intensify flavor.
Never using artificial trans-fats for any items prepared in house
Never using MSG
Serving produce that is fresh, fresh frozen, or packed in 100% juice or water
Sourcing milk that is local and free of added growth hormones
Serving 100% cage-free eggs
Offering 100% produced at origin, hand-harvested, mountain-grown, custom-blended coffees, supporting partnerships with the Colombia Coffee Growers Association, Rainforest Trust, and numerous charities through Fundraising 365
Only serve proteins that are USDA certified
Purchasing sustainable seafood that follows the Marine Stewardship Council’s guidelines and recommendations
Writing menus that feature seasonal and regionally-available ingredients from local farmers and small producers, and participating in year-round, community-sourced agriculture (CSA) programs
Accommodating nutritional and dietary requests
Offering a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
Offering a variety of whole-grain bread, pasta, and cereal