Hall residents want better-quality food
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By Barbara A. Rycken
Special to the Kansan
Residence hall cafeterias have never appeared on the top 10 list of fine restaurants, and their food, which has a reputation for being starchy and fattening, has never been given a four-star rating.
But residents at Ellsworth Hall have successfully formed a committee this semester with the goal of improving the quality of the food that is served in their cafeteria. Lee Collard, president of Ellsworth during the 1986-87 academic year, said that residents tried to form a food committee last year but that the committee disbanded shortly after it was formed.
This semester's committee was established after residents complained about the quality of the food, the repetition of some food items and the bland taste of others.
"The food could be improved by using some spices," Chris Posch, Olathe sophomore and Ellsworth resident, said. "They could also serve a broader range of food besides rice and potatoes every day."
A list of 20 suggestions was compiled by the food committee headed by Meaghan McDermott, Evanston, Ill., sophomore. The list included suggestions such as new salad dressings, fresher produce and cheese on the salad bar more often.
"We want to try to better the quality of the food," McDermott said. "I have noticed an improvement. I think that it has gotten better this semester."
The suggestions were submitted by McDermott to Cheryl Wiley, unit dietitian for Ellsworth. Wiley said she appreciated the suggestions but that many times there were obstacles beyond her control that affected the food served to residents.
For example, the cafeteria orders its meat in mass quantities three months before it is served. This process is known to be used on meat dishes prepared, Wiley said.
Staffing can also play a big role in the availability of food items, Wiley said. Many of the well liked food items, such as home-baked bread and cakes, require a longer preparation time and, therefore, are not served as often as the residents would like.
"Sometimes, employees are out and we do not have the manpower." Wiley said. "We try to do the best that we can with that we have."
"I like the fact that they now have grapefruit available at every meal and that they have vegetarian meals too. I love the Tope, Wichita mongoose, said Wichita.
Several students said they were pleased with the improvements in Ellsworth cafeteria that the committee helped bring about.
Courtney Westlake, St. Louis sophomore, said, "I really like the food this semester. The sandwiches have gotten better, and the desserts are great."
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