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ISSUE
02
DEC.
2012
The
Quarterly
Newsletter
of
Restaurant Operations
Back of the House
DIRECT FROM
THE DIRECTOR
this issue
ReStor & ReStor + More P.1
Student Success P.2
As the fall term draws to a close,
I want to express my sincere
What’s Happening Underground P.3
thanks to all of you for the hard
Upcoming Events & Hours P.4
work and dedication. We have
had another successful semester
in terms of satisfaction, sales,
and successful events. Without
Restor located in NWQ
ReStor & ReStor + More
you, none of this happens.
On January 30th, 2012 ReStor opened its doors
Even using these standards ReStor customers are
To our mid-year graduates,
to the students and staff in the former Columbia
able to find homemade soups, sandwiches, and a
Congratulations! I wish you much
St. Mary’s building, now named North West
success in your adventures be-
Quadrant. It was the first convenience store that
yond UWM.
was solely focused on highlighting the healthy
choices available on UWM’s campus.
To all others, I hope you will be
returning for the spring semester
to continue your academic pursuits.
banana chips, and sunflower seeds to more exotic
burg, Cambridge, and Riverview. This initiative
items like dried mango, papaya, and yogurt raisins.
following features: the main ingredient is a fresh
cups of brewed coffee alone.
tor + More opened in Cambridge Commons,
providing Cambridge Residents and the general
public more accessible and nutritional dining op-
method uses a healthy technique like steaming,
tions along with the essentials for resident life.
roasting, or baking, it would contain 5 or less
ReStor approved products can also be found in
ingredients, or it contains 100% whole grain or
Sandburg, Riverview, and Cambridge Cafes and
whole wheat. ReStor adopted this philosophy and
convenience stores by looking for the ReStor logo
foods.
In Fall 2011, Grind sold 74,051
The brand ReStor continues to grow, this fall ReS-
fruit, vegetable, or lean protein, the preparation
amended it to include organic and all natural
Did you know...
of Fair Trade certified options. ReStor also fea-
Choice initiative found in the dining units of San-
symbol next to any menu item that has two of the
Scott A. Hoffland, Director
Milwaukee’s own Rishi Tea, which has a number
for UWM, with 24 options ranging from cashews,
Holiday Season.
All the Best.
stevia leaf extract, and hot and cold teas featuring
ReStor originated from the Chef’s Nutritional
would highlight the healthier meals by placing a
back, soon.
of juices and sodas like Zevia, sweetened with
tures a custom trail mix station, the first of its kind
Please travel safely over the
We look forward to seeing you
variety of grab-n-go salads. There is also a variety
next to the item. Stop in one of our locations or
check us out via Facebook! - Chris Gavin
Highlighting
Student
Success...
ALUMNI
What are our
students doing
now
Anne S. started at UWM about
6 years ago as an elementary
education major, but switched
In their own words…
to community education with a
concentration in adult education. Recently she was hired on
Meet Emily C., Student
Employee at UWM
Restaurant Operations
as a full-time Food Service
Assistant at Union Station.
Anne has worked for Restaurant Operations since 2005,
Ms. Emily C.
when she started as a student
employee at the Pacific Wraps
Position/Title: Student Supervisor
attention to detail and am incredi-
goals? To graduate with my Mas-
unit. She quickly worked her
& Student Administrator
bly organized. I am able to hire,
ter’s Degree by December 2013
way up to lead and then even-
Unit: Union Station & Atrium
schedule, train, and manage fellow
and become a Licensed
tually manager. After managing
Years working in Restaurant
student employees. I work hard
Social Worker.
Pacific Wraps for a couple
Operations: Since August 2009 -
and take pride in what I do.
years she became a student
about 3.5 years
supervisor. Anne loves her job
Years at UWM: 4.5 years
What do you enjoy
as she has a passion for food
Major/Degree Program: 1st year
about
and hospitality. She also en-
Graduate
your job? I enjoy
joys working with college stu-
Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Student,
Master’s
of
dents and teaching them basic
working
at
the flexibility of my
schedule and the
“I work hard
and take
pride in what
Clinical
Anything else you want
to share about your experience
working
on
campus or as a student
at UWM? It’s been a
cooking skills. Anne says, “I
Has working on-campus enhanced
convenient location
never dread waking up and
your college experience? If so,
of work. It’s nice to
having to go to work...that’s
how? Absolutely. I’ve meet so
know that no matter
how much I enjoy what I do.”
many wonderful people and some
how crazy my school schedule is,
my college career here at UWM. I
With that, we are happy to
of my closest friends through work.
I’ll be able to squeeze in work shifts
feel much more invested in UWM
welcome Anne to Restaurant
Also from working on campus I’ve
at some point and still make mon-
because I work here and experi-
Operations at her current loca-
learned more about clubs, organi-
ey. Working just a few blocks from
ence every single day of college life
tion, on the ground floor, at the
zations,
my house is great. I can walk to
on campus. I have met thousands
Union Station.
going on at UWM.
campus which eliminates the has-
of interesting people over the years
sle of trying to find parking and I
both customers and employees,
What do you feel your biggest
can also work before, between, and
most of whom I forget the minute
contribution is at your job? I am
after classes since I’m already on
they walk away from me, but sever-
dependable, responsible, and a
campus.
al who have forever touched my
EMPLOYEES OF
THE MONTH
Grind
August 2012:
Katherine D.
events,
and
programs
ing for Restaurant Operations for the majority of
life.
quick worker able to help out at
any unit when needed. I pay great
great opportunity work-
I do.”
What are your academic/career
- Emily C.
SPOTLIGHT
Sustainability
Efforts
In our continual efforts for sustainability we are striving to make ecofriendly improvements amongst all
our units.
A student initiative helped further
our relationship with Growing Power
and worked to coordinate and roll
out composting the grounds at all
Go Underground to the Gasthaus...
Grind locations. Don’t forget to do
your part: bring your own mug and
UWM, but Restaurant Operations as
ries
well . The wonderful student employ-
Buzztime. As always we have seven
chase. No mug? Recycle your cof-
I am Michael Burns the manager of the
ees have helped me bring fantastic
projectors so everyone can cheer
fee sleeve.
Gasthaus, Snack Vending, and Athlet-
new ideas to the Gasthaus menu and
on their favorite sport’s team. I hope
ic Concessions. This January I will
events.
to see you at the Gasthaus!
Greeting UWM!
and
our
newest
game,
receive a discount on your pur-
- Mike Burns
celebrate 15 years with Restaurant
Operations. I first began as manager
This year we are excited to be cele-
of Palm Gardens and the Emporium in
brating 40 years, our Ruby Anniver-
Sandburg Residence Halls prior to my
sary, of serving the UWM community.
current position.
Additionally, we are thrilled about an-
MEET YOUR NEW
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Matt Powers
other great year for the Gasthaus
Hello UWM,
Over the years, I have had the great
Entertainment Series, which brings in
I am Matt Powers the new Executive
pleasure of witnessing and partaking
great performers to play for the cam-
Chef at UWM, and I have the privi-
in the changes and growth of not only
pus. Join us for our Trivia Pursuit Se-
lege and the pleasure to be an
integral part of your campus com-
LOCAL LIMELIGHT: Midwest Foods
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CONTACT US
Upcoming Events
Questions or comments?
Please contact us via our

Delve into a dialogue regarding contemporary race and relationships from 7-8pm in the Union Ballroom.
website,
www.dining.uwm.edu,

Campus Holiday Party, Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Want to meet and mingle with the campus community then kindly RSVP online by Dec. 5th.
through the ‘Contact Us’ or
Don’t forget to bring your gently used or new children's books for donation.
‘E.A.T.S.’ links. Otherwise,
call us 414.229.4146.
Shakti Butler present Cracking the Codes, Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Men’s & Women’s Panther Basketball all winter and spring at Klotche!
Come and cheer on your Panthers! Visit the panthers website for sports schedules.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on January 21, 2013
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for
others?'" (http://mlkday.gov/)
Hours of Operation for Winter 2012
• Finals (Thurs., 12/13 - Sat.,12/22)
Union Grind:
12/13: 7a-8p
12/14: 7a-6p
12/15: 7a-3p
12/17-20: 7a-8p
12/21: 7a-6p
12/22:7a-3p
Library Grind:
12/13-14: 7:30a-11p
12/15: Noon-7p
12/16:1-7p
12/17-20:7:30a-11p
12/21: 7:30a-4p
EMS Grind:
12/13: 7:30a-8p
12/14: 7:30a-4p
12/17-20: 7:30a-8p
12/21: 7:30a-4p
NWQ Grind:
12/13: 7:30a-8p
12/14: 7:30a-4p
12/17-20: 7:30a-8p
12/21: 7:30a-4p
Sandburg Grind: 12/13: 7:30a-9p
12/14: 7:30a-4p
12/15-16: 10a-6p
12/17-20: 7:30a-9p
12/21: 7:30a-4p
Cambridge Grind: TBD-Under Construction
Burger King:
12/13-15: 10:30a-4p
12/17: 10:30a-7p
12/18: 10:30a-6p
12/19: 10:30a-4p
12/20: 10:30a-3p
Taco Bell:
12/13-14: 10:30a-2:30 p
12/17: 10:30a-6p
12/18: 10:30a-4p
12/19: 10:30a-2:30p
Palermo’s Pizza: 12/13-14: 10:30a-2:30 p
12/17: 10:30a-6p
12/18: 10:30a-4p
12/19: 10:30a-2:30p
Cedar Crest:
12/13-14: 10:30a-2:30 p
12/17: 10:30a-6p
12/18: 10:30a-4p
12/19: 10:30a-2:30p
Flour Shop:
12/13-14: 7a-4p
12/17-19: 7a-8p
12/20: 7a-4p
Pacific Wraps:
12/13-14: 10:30a-2p
12/17: 10:30a-6p
12/18-19: 10:30a-2:30p
Stir Fry:
12/13-14: 10:30a-2p
12/17: 10:30a-6p
12/18-19: 10:30a-2:30p
City Subs:
12/13-14: 10:30a-2p
12/17: 10:30a-6p
12/18-19: 10:30a-2:30p
Union Station:
12/13-14: 7a-9p
12/15-16: 8a-4p
12/17-20: 7a-9p
12/21: 7a-4p
12/22: 8a-4p
Enderis:
12/13-14: 7:30a-4p
12/17: 7:30a-6p
12/18-20: 7:30a-4p
Cunningham Café: 12/13-14: 9a-2p
12/17-18: 9a-4p
Kenwood Inn:
12/13-14: 11a-2p
12/17-18: 11a-2p
Gasthaus:
12/13-18: 11a-11p
12/19: 11a-8p
12/20: 11a-4p
• Holiday Hours (Wed.,12/26 - Fri.,12/28)
Union Grind:
Union Station:
7am-4pm
7am-4:30pm
• Winterim (Wed., 1/2 - Sun., 1/20)
Pictures from the
Children’s Holiday Festival
on December 1, 2012!
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
414.229.4146 ph
414.229.3734 fax
www.dining.uwm.edu
Union Grind:
M-F: 7am-4pm
Library Grind:
M-TH: 8am-3pm
F: 8am-2pm
Burger King:
M-F: 10:30am-3pm
Taco Bell (opens 1/14):
M-F: 10:30am-2:30pm
Palermo’s Pizza (opens 1/14): M-F: 10:30am-2:30pm
Cedar Crest (opens 1/14):
M-F: 7am-4pm
Flour Shop:
M-F: 7am-4pm (1/14-18: 10:30am-2pm)
Pacific Wraps:
M-F: 10:30am-2pm
Stir Fry:
M-F: 10:30am-2pm
City Subs:
M-F: 10:30am-2pm
Union Station:
M-F: 7am-4:30pm
Enderis:
M-F: 7:30am-4pm
• Normal Hours of Operation resume:
Sa: Closed
Sa: Closed
Sa: Closed (1/19: 10:30am-4pm)
Sa: Closed
Sa: Closed
Sa: Closed
Sa: Closed
Sa: Closed
Sa: Closed
Sa: Closed
Sa: 8am-4pm
Sa: Closed
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Su: Closed
Su: Closed
Su: Closed
Su: Closed
Su: Closed
Su: Closed
Su: Closed
Su: Closed
Su: Closed
Su: Closed
Su: 8am-4pm
Su: Closed