About Us

To provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with quality products and services in a pleasant environment at a reasonable cost, thereby supporting the goals of the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Campus Dining Services will be at the forefront of our industry, setting the standards of excellence for quality college and university food service. We will be noted for our enthusiastic employees and satisfied customers.

1. Products and services »   A complement of products and services that results in high levels of customer satisfaction, sufficient retail net income, and desired numbers of meal plan holders.
2. Facilities »   Safe, secure, well-maintained, well-equipped, well-located, and inviting facilities that are ideal for customers and students to enjoy dining, social interaction, and learning.
3. Staff »   A successful, high-achieving, and professional staff exemplary of:
   • learning through inquiry
   • planning and assessing for continuous improvements in quality and service
   • modeling teamwork, collaboration, and civility
   • communicating effectively with diverse audiences
   • using evidence, analysis, and reflection to make good decisions
4. Resources »   A department that exemplifies stewardship through sound fiscal planning and operations.
5. Student learning »   A reliable student staff who are technically competent and who develop and apply marketable abilities, such as the following:
   • being an effective team member
   • providing quality customer service
   • demonstrating effective life skills (time management, problem solving, communication)
6. Recruitment »   A student body of appropriate size and composition to meet the enrollment and revenue targets of the institution.