We demand that Aramark,(specifically the branch contracted with Springfield College) have a more consistent variety of quality foods at Cheney Dining Hall. College students deserve healthy, high quality food that matches the amount of money that they are paying. There are students that are gluten-free that say they have not had a good experience in the gluten-free section. The chicken is always under cooked, even though the chefs use a thermometer to check the chicken's temperature.
Chefs should be able to use their own recipe to prepare and cook the meals instead of following the guidelines that are given. When allowing the chefs to create their dishes, there should be a list of main ingredients and a warning sign for common allergies to warn people what will be in the cuisine.
The food is usually left out in the open for hours until the next meal time begins. Many students wish to not have the typical 14 meal plan due to the fact that they are paying for a high-school quality food, and also there is not enough variety in food selection. One student has mentioned that an employee at the salad bar prevented them from choosing what they wanted because they did no want the pre-planned meal, which limits their option.
Whenever they cook certain foods, they leave the food sitting in oil for hours. For example, steamed/roasted vegetables are cooked and left out in oil with too much seasoning on them. Milk has been an issue for people that are lactose intolerant due to the expiration date of the Lactaid milk, people requesting almond milk instead of soy, and sometimes Cheney is low on lactose intolerant milk.
Finally, we would like to suggest that if the quality of food doesn't improve, then their should be an option for students living in traditional housing to have the option to choose a meal plan, regardless of the contract Springfield College and Aramark have.
Updates
March 30, 2017
Aramark thinks they can keep serving raw chicken and greasy vegetables while taking our tuition money but they clearly have no respect for us. I am currently compiling a list of every single health violation reported by students to present directly to the administration. Do not stop talking about the disgusting state of this food until they actually listen.
Reached 100 supporters
March 30, 2017
25 Comments
Due to the limited variety of food options, students like myself are forced to get omelettes and stirfries where we have no more choices to add things to pre-picked proteins such as chicken. With only one on that station during breakfast times and the rest of the eggs being left out for hours on end chefs are required to cook omelettes in a short amount of time in order to keep the lines down. This causes in unexcepable undercooked eggs which is a health code violation. Cooking multiple foods in the same pan such as at the stir fry line can cause cross contamination especially with the minimal wiping of pans with a wet cloth. This poses a health risk for any person with an allergy.
As an athlete, it's hard to eat in Cheney before practices or games because everything is always so greasy and heavy and often leaves you feeling rather sick after.
Also, the workers can be so rude when you ask for food pertaining to your allergy. Cheney has got to change. Either make better food or let me have less swipe. We spend so much money for what?
I am a student st Springfield college and I am gluten-free, lactose intolerant, and I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). In the gluten-free fridge there has been a loaf of moldy bread not only left in the fridge but also the only loaf of bread available. IBS limits my capabilit to eat oils, grease, and spices so when the main source of cooked vegetables or meat is coated in spices or oils or grease or all three it makes it very hard to eat.
Another thing not listed is the decreased service on the weekends! Why is it that Cheney is allowed to only open certain stations on Saturdays and Sunday's at their leisure? At least give us a warning that the only thing that will be available on Sundays is soup and cereal!
The food sucks
Make Cheney great again!!
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We demand that Aramark,(specifically the branch contracted with Springfield College) have a more consistent variety of quality foods at Cheney Dining Hall. College students deserve healthy, high quality food that matches the amount of money that they are paying. There are students that are gluten-free that say they have not had a good experience in the gluten-free section. The chicken is always under cooked, even though the chefs use a thermometer to check the chicken's temperature.
Chefs should be able to use their own recipe to prepare and cook the meals instead of following the guidelines that are given. When allowing the chefs to create their dishes, there should be a list of main ingredients and a warning sign for common allergies to warn people what will be in the cuisine.
The food is usually left out in the open for hours until the next meal time begins. Many students wish to not have the typical 14 meal plan due to the fact that they are paying for a high-school quality food, and also there is not enough variety in food selection. One student has mentioned that an employee at the salad bar prevented them from choosing what they wanted because they did no want the pre-planned meal, which limits their option.
Whenever they cook certain foods, they leave the food sitting in oil for hours. For example, steamed/roasted vegetables are cooked and left out in oil with too much seasoning on them. Milk has been an issue for people that are lactose intolerant due to the expiration date of the Lactaid milk, people requesting almond milk instead of soy, and sometimes Cheney is low on lactose intolerant milk.
Finally, we would like to suggest that if the quality of food doesn't improve, then their should be an option for students living in traditional housing to have the option to choose a meal plan, regardless of the contract Springfield College and Aramark have.
Updates
March 30, 2017
Aramark thinks they can keep serving raw chicken and greasy vegetables while taking our tuition money but they clearly have no respect for us. I am currently compiling a list of every single health violation reported by students to present directly to the administration. Do not stop talking about the disgusting state of this food until they actually listen.
Reached 100 supporters
March 30, 2017
25 Comments
The meats are always very bad. Only a few times I'm actually impressed by it. It's either too dry and tastes like cardboard, or it looks a bit undercooked and I won't even eat it. Food is also cooked in way too much oil and gives me stomach aches from eating it.
Due to the limited variety of food options, students like myself are forced to get omelettes and stirfries where we have no more choices to add things to pre-picked proteins such as chicken. With only one on that station during breakfast times and the rest of the eggs being left out for hours on end chefs are required to cook omelettes in a short amount of time in order to keep the lines down. This causes in unexcepable undercooked eggs which is a health code violation. Cooking multiple foods in the same pan such as at the stir fry line can cause cross contamination especially with the minimal wiping of pans with a wet cloth. This poses a health risk for any person with an allergy.
As an athlete, it's hard to eat in Cheney before practices or games because everything is always so greasy and heavy and often leaves you feeling rather sick after.
Also, the workers can be so rude when you ask for food pertaining to your allergy. Cheney has got to change. Either make better food or let me have less swipe. We spend so much money for what?
I am a student st Springfield college and I am gluten-free, lactose intolerant, and I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). In the gluten-free fridge there has been a loaf of moldy bread not only left in the fridge but also the only loaf of bread available. IBS limits my capabilit to eat oils, grease, and spices so when the main source of cooked vegetables or meat is coated in spices or oils or grease or all three it makes it very hard to eat.
Another thing not listed is the decreased service on the weekends! Why is it that Cheney is allowed to only open certain stations on Saturdays and Sunday's at their leisure? At least give us a warning that the only thing that will be available on Sundays is soup and cereal!
The food sucks
Make Cheney great again!!
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The meats are always very bad. Only a few times I'm actually impressed by it. It's either too dry and tastes like cardboard, or it looks a bit undercooked and I won't even eat it. Food is also cooked in way too much oil and gives me stomach aches from eating it.