Food & Dietary Services Staff Appreciation Gifts

Food service staff at hospitals, health care facilities, schools and residences are tasked out with bringing nutritious food to a variety of diners. Dealing with complex dietary concerns, nutrition requirements and safety issues, these staff members often work behind the scenes, making dining experiences as pleasant as possible, regardless of the venue. Each food service staff member deserves praise and recognition. Pride in Food Service Week and Healthcare Food Service Week are ideal opportunities to them the appreciation they deserve.

Serving up praise in the form of an event dedicated just to them, organizers of Pride in Food Service Week go to great lengths to make all the staff members feel special. Staff members can be treated to some fine dining experiences in a "turn the tables” event. Management and other staff members can put their turn in the kitchen and prep areas, creating a dinner or brunch to honor the food service staff. The humor can be an added ingredient to the fun event as food service staff members receive a gift of appreciation in the form of a travel mug, lunch bag, tote or other custom item.

The celebration of Pride in Food Service Week in February is only part of the appreciation. The event also raises awareness of the important work that these staff members provide to diners. Regardless of whether the staff puts their work into feeding students at schools and universities or patients at medical care facilities, their dedication is often executed behind the scenes, without ever interacting with the recipients. A gift of thanks will serve to remind them of the appreciation that is given to them on a daily basis.