On Sept. 29, Saladworks came to ETSU as the first of a series of collaborations between Sodexo and local restaurants.
This new initiative is called “Guest Chef”. It aims to feature chefs from the local Johnson City community in ETSU’s dining hall.
Kelvin Tarukwasha, general manager of ETSU’s dining services and Alan Daniels, assistant manager of Saladworks hope that this program will allow Sodexo to branch outside of ETSU’s campus and showcase local businesses.
With the opportunity to serve up to 500 students, Saladworks was excited to take advantage of the opportunity to come to ETSU.
“We are always looking for opportunities to get out of our store and into the community and especially the college since we’re so close. We really wanted to show the students what kind of opportunities, service and fresh salad that we offer,” said Daniels.
Sodexo hopes that Saladworks will be only the tip of the iceberg as more local restaurants come to campus. Currently, these partnerships must overcome the lack of employees at many local businesses.
“The challenge, I think for most, is people can’t find employees to work,” said Tarukwasha.
However, Sodexo hopes that Saladworks will return to campus and remains confident in their plans to expand this new initiative. While students may feel tossed around by the stress of the semester, Sodexo and its new initiative offers a unique dining experience and an encouragement to the ETSU community.
“Really, we just want them to be able to experience you know great food from Saladworks you know while you know participating in the dining services program on campus,” said Tarukwasha.
Students who have suggestions for potential restaurants and local businesses Sodexo should invite to campus can submit their requests through Sodexo’s website.
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