APRIL 2022 NEWSLETTER by MatadorEats

APRIL

2022

 Chartwells partners with the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission Again to Help the Homeless Chartwells has partnered again with the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter in the community just 2 miles from CSUN, and delivered meals to homeless families. Because there are many children in the shelter, we made sure that we served meals that were kid-friendly. We couldn't resist it – we baked lots of fresh cookies for all the kids and the kids at heart. “On behalf of Home Again, a family program of the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission, we would like to thank you for hosting a meal! We truly appreciate your generosity and willingness to donate to the families we serve!” said Kenya Marquez, Intake Coordinator, San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. The San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission provides shelter and guidance for homeless families at their Home Again Family Success Center in Northridge. The shelter offers families the opportunity to recover from the devastating effects of homelessness by meeting the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter while identifying the underlying reasons for becoming homeless and establishing a plan of restoration.

Our entire team loves being a part of this very worthy cause and organization, and we plan on bringing more meals in the near future. Their work within the Northridge community is simply groundbreaking and impactful.

Matador Eats Feeds over 2,500 Students, Faculty and Staff at President Erika Beck's Investiture California State University, Northridge celebrated the formal investiture of Erika D. Beck as the university's sixth president. Matador Eats was honored to host President Beck's esteemed guests consisting of family, faculty, staff, donors, trustees, alumni, and students at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (known as The Soraya) and the University Library Lawn.

The ceremony, which was themed "A Brighter and More Equitable Future," took place in the Great Hall of The Soraya. The day's festivities informally started at 9 a.m. on March 14, with President Beck laying a red rose at the base of the Matador Statue, located near the center of the campus. It is a tradition for students and other members of the CSUN community to lay a red rose at the statue's base to mark significant events in their lives, whether overcoming a personal obstacle or celebrating the achievement of a degree or other successes. The festivities culminated with an "Afternoon Kickback with President Beck" from 3 to 5 p.m. on the University Library Lawn, where the Matador Eats team and many campus volunteers served over 2,500 burritos to guests.

The festivities culminated with an "Afternoon Kickback with President Beck" from 3 to 5 p.m. on the University Library Lawn, where the Matador Eats team and many campus volunteers served over 2,500 burritos to guests. "Preparing for the events that day was a great way for us to show the campus what Matador Eats can do," said Omar Galvez, "It was fun working with the different departments on campus who were part of the planning committee. We are so happy that the catering events worked out without a hitch, and students were happy."

WE MADE OVER 2,500 BURRITOS

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Subway Returns! Subway finally re-opened on March 7 to the excitement of the campus community. The place was packed on its first day. On March 4, we gave away over 50 coupons for a free sandwich to passersby during our training session for the new Subway team.

Subway is a great healthy option for students and faculty. Here is a list of the Top 10 Healthiest Subway Sandwiches:

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Veggie Delight Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Oven Roast Chicken Rotisserie Style Chicken Black Forest Ham Subway Club Roast Beef Carved Turkey Egg and cheese Turkey Breast

Most of these sandwiches are below 300 calories, are rich in protein, and are made with fresh vegetables. 5

EMPLOYEE PROFILE

NalaniMae Low Position: Assistant Director of Dining Services Date Hired: Hired in 2009 and has worked across 4 sectors within Compass: Bon Appetit, Eurest, Chartwells K12, and Chartwells HE

Where were you born? City of Angels (Los Angeles) What do you love most about your job? Connecting with our team and customers

What are your hobbies? Outrigger paddling, Hula and Tahitian dancing, hiking/camping, softball

Biggest achievement? Playing the violin with the Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic in the 1980s

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Continue making a difference with Compass Group and my community

What is the most beautiful place you have been to? Paris, France

What is your favorite childhood memory? Making dosas with my mother What are you most proud of? Raising my amazing daughter

G'mos Celebrated Women's History Month in a Delicious Way Matador Eats honored some of the most talented female chefs in the world in celebration of Women’s History Month by serving their famous recipes at G'mos on March 29-31. Women's History Month is a month-long celebration of women's contributions to society, and there is no better way for a restaurant to participate than by reminding guests of the creativity, artistry, and ingenuity of women in the culinary world. The 2022 Women's History Month theme, "Providing Healing, Promoting Hope," is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history. For the past two years, we are proud to say that our chefs and cooks have continued to feed the campus community throughout the pandemic. We hope you got a taste of these incredible recipes.

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The Orchard Conference Center and Catering is Now Officially Open, and You’re Invited! The Orchard Conference Center and Catering invites you to its Open House Series coming in Mid April (details coming soon), where you can tour the brand new facility and see our catering capabilities. You can also meet our catering director Lory Espinosa and Chef Betsy Corrigan. Whether you are planning a sizeable upscale event, a small and intimate gathering, or something in between, The Orchard Conference Center and Catering is here to execute your vision and deliver with ease.

Showcasing modern and upscale design elements in a naturally lit space, The Orchard features different spaces with the capacity to provide a variety of event options for networking and social gatherings. The Orchard also includes a commercial-grade kitchen and a nationally recognized catering team serving epicurean fare to support the needs of any function. Our chefs are on hand to help you develop an unforgettable – and undeniably delicious dining experience. We are excited to meet you! Please be on the lookout for your invitation.

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Matador Eats Partners with SAAFE Matador Eats supported the SAAFE (Sexual Assault Awareness for Everyone) Week event in April by donating several gift packages. This semester marks their 10th annual SAAFE Week, which was held virtually from April18-22. During this event, they held a number of workshops and events about different topics related to sexual assault prevention. In order to encourage more people to come to these workshops, they hosted a raffle/giveaway with Matador Eats gift cards. They were very grateful for the donation and excited about the partnership.

Matador Eats Addresses Need for Allergen-Free Dining Option We want to remind staff and students about our innovative G8 Station, which was built at G'mos two years ago. The G8 Station was created to accommodate students and guests with food allergies. Team members are trained to deal with student-related allergen requests in a one-on-one fashion. Focused on quality service, this approach provides sufficient training for our teams to confidently navigate student inquiries, provide options to accommodate student needs, and assure safety. This solution is ideal for campuses with very small and manageable food-allergic students. Come to G'mos anytime and try their delicious offerings!

Bottle Give Away – Sustainability for Earth Month Matador Eats gave away 200 reusable bottles to customers of Arbor Mercado and Grill following our Instagram account. Investing in a reusable water bottle helps the environment. They use less oil, release less carbon dioxide, won't pack landfills, and they're good for water in general. It's a no-brainer! What's more is that so much plastic ends up polluting the oceans, killing what Biofriendly Planet estimates as 1.1 million marine creatures annually. Choosing a reusable water bottle is clearly better for the environment in countless ways. This campaign has been such a success that we plan to continue it throughout April in time for Earth Day. Please follow our social media @matadoreats for more details about this program.

WE FIGHT FOOD WASTE CHARTWELLS IS LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD WASTE! Help us Celebrate Earth Month Compass Group is proud to have created Stop Food Waste Day as a day that drives awareness to reducing food waste both on campus and at home. Our journey has been spectacular, and we are amazed at how well our message has been received. 18 cities and 4 states across the United States have proclaimed Stop Food Waste Day a day of action in their communities and our message has gone global to over 60 countries reaching over 53 million people in 2021. Reducing food waste and educating our guests and clients on how to do the same at home is a big part of who we are and what we do. Compass Group is committed to reducing our food waste by 50% by 2030 and we are well on our way with your efforts, Stop Food Waste Day events, and tools like Waste Not 2.0 deployed in our operations. Thank you for everything that you do to support Stop Food Waste Day and we look forward to making the 2022 Stop Food Waste Day the most memorable event yet!

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