Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

Sodexo has so many benefits. However, my favorite benefit is the fact that student employees get a raise every year that they work for Sodexo. However, the downside to the issue is, once you quit you have to start at the bottom all over again. So the motto is Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough. Even thought the job gets tiring it is really not that bad.

Next semester will probably be my last time being Salad Bar Girl. I was offered the position of being a writing center assistant. At first I thought that I could have two jobs, no problem right. NOPE!!!!!

That is not the case. Because Sodexo is the highest paying job on campus, students cannot have two jobs with one of those two jobs being Sodexo. It is either Sodexo or something else. You cannot have the best of two worlds.

So my plan for next semester is to work my final shifts with Sodexo during the fall and be a Writing Assistant in the Spring .


Well to end the semester right I thought would upload a video made in 2007. These kids made a rap about their Sodexo company. Note: Sodexo was originally spelled Sodexho.

Go Ahead I Dare You

Truth or Dare.

I choose Truth.

Truth is that sodexo employees have the opportunity to either request off work or find a cover from work. However, in order to request off from work you have to submit a request two weeks in advance.

Finding a cover  is when you get another employee who has been trained in your location to take over your shift for the night. Truth is that this is very hard to do. No one really likes covering for other people mostly because they chose they days they ONLY want to work for a reason.

So I dare you to call off from a shift if you decide to work for sodexo. Just know that unless you have some great friends working with you, that call off might get rejected. Don't worry there are some people who do not mind working extra shifts because more work = more money.



You do the math

Helpful Tips

Hey Guys,

So I have decided to dedicate this post to you students. I think that I have talked enough about working at Sodexo. Hopefully these tips help you master the dining commons.

Tip #1: If the Grill does not have what you want on display, ask them to cook it for you..9/10 they will

Tip #2: If there are not forks available, find someone in a blue shirt and tell them that utensils are needed. Asking your friends who work at sodexo is great, but it gets hard being messenger all the time

Tip #3: The lady who always works the deli is named Alison. Say hi, maybe give her a compliment. It really makes her day, and she will be extra friendly to you in return.

Tip #4: Technically if you ask for something before 7:00 we have to give it to you unless we have run out. Only ask for that thing if you REALLY need it.

Tip #5: If you write a suggestion, 8/10 they will be answered.....comment cards are the best

So, hopefully these tips help you this week.

Note: Visit me at the salad bar and tell me how they worked for you.




Happy last week of regular classes!!!

Change in Scenery

This week, the dining hall was used to host the Sexual Abuse Awareness talk.

As a worker, when the dining hall host events, everything becomes hectic. However, what makes everything better is the fact that the student employees are only responsible for cleaning half of the dining hall.

The people who are hosting the event are required to set up, wipe down, and vacuum around the section that they are using. It definitely makes work easier for us, nonetheless we still have much to do.

On a typical day we finish around 8:00pm. This past Thursday, the event started at 7:45 pm. We had to shut everything down, and clean 15 MINUTES earlier than usual. This usually only happens if all the workers are motivated to leave. We were not necessary motivated, butttttt we got the job done with one minute to spare.

My favorite part of the night was that the regular students who had to clean their half of the dining hall realized our job is harder than it looks. They felt bad for us because they saw how students left cups, plate, napkins, and utensils everywhere for us to clean. They saw it was unfair and that it should not be our responsibility to clean up after them like this.


Well, Sodexo worked it out. Hopefully these students will think twice about leaving their trash behind.

Sodexo Benefits

Dear students, 

Many of you have decided not to apply to work as a Sodexo employee. This is probably because you do not know the benefits of working as a Sodexo Employee. Speaking from my experience, here are 10 reasons why you should want to work for Sodexo:

#10-You can decorate the dining hall for the special events

#9-You will know what is good to eat

#8- You can socialize with your friends on the job

#7-You get to people watch without being considered a stalker

#6- You get a free meal and unlimited drinks while working

#5-There are a range of jobs to choose from: Eagle's Nest, Jammin' Java, Brezeeway

#4-You have first pick at the best desserts before anyone has a chance to eat them

#3-You can win employee of the month and earn a $25 gift card and have an extra $25 added to your E-card

#2- You will have the coolest bosses that treat you fairly and allow you to have fun while working

#1- You will have the highest paying job on campus that increases every year that you work as an employee

I used to not like working in the dining hall because I thought my job was very limited. However, when I look at all that I can do, I am actually content with my choice. I am also hoping that if I continue to work for Sodexo, I will be able to work at Eagle's Nest, Jammin' Java, or Breezeway.

So students, remember not to rule out a job just because it is odd. Be sure to ask around and look at all the facts. 

Sincerely, 

Salad Bar Girl

Maning Your Station

I do not have a permanent station in the dining hall; however, I am attached to the salad bar. Last semester, I was lucky if i got to work deli once every month. This semester I get the opportunity to work a different station once a week. For those of you who do not know how jobs are handed out to employees during the night, here is chance for you to to learn something.

At 4:00, Sodexo employees have their dinner break. We are usually given a thirty minute break. Around 4:20 our manager sits down and talks to us. They are really laid back. Once the small talk is over comes the paper. The manager usually takes out his folded paper that has all the job assignments for the night. He assigns people based on comfortability and necessity. If you work best at a station, you can guarantee that 8 times our of 10 that you will be at that station. 

But........ if they think it is time for a change in scenery, you will get asked to work a different station. This usually happens when someone calls out. I wish this happened more often because I like the chance to explore the dining hall.

This week was by far one of my most memorable Sodexo experiences ever. If you were in the dining hall for dinner on Wednesday, you know why. It was Battle of the Chefs.

Every month Sodexo is required to have some type of an event that that involves either student participation, a festive holiday, or foreign cuisine. Wednesday, March 14, was one of Sodexo's best event yet.


Three college chefs faced off: Eastern University, Neumann University, and McDaniel College.
Each college chef had a meat, a side veggie or fruit, a starch, and a dessert. Not only were there required to have each of the major food groups, but they also needed a theme. Below is a list of the food and themes chosen by each chef.



Eastern University:    

Theme: Cowboy's VS. Aliens    
BBQ Beef Brisket Sliders
Sweet Potato Fries
Cole Slaw
Vanilla Trifle Pudding Cups
     
Neumann University:
Theme: Pirates of the Caribbean
Shrimp
Cuban Read Beans & Rice
Fried Plantans
Vanilla Fruit Rum Cake& Pudding  

McDaniel College:

Theme: The Hangover
Pork Shanks
Mash Potatoes
Green Beans
Pina Colada Sweet Shots





Well....... I am sure you want to know how Eastern placed. We placed.............. last with 29 votes. WHAT's UP WITH THAT! I personally think that Neumann University should have come in last.


Side Note: I secretly voted for McDaniel College. The food was Ahhhmazing and the chef was handsome.


Eastern University's Dining Hall has a website with a list of upcoming events and meals. Everything you ever want to know about the dining hall is on the website. Check it out!