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College Operators Learn With Simplot

Mike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor

July 1, 2008

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Mike Buzalka

Twenty college and university foodservice operators recently attended a two-day interactive Operator University at the Simplot Technical Center in Caldwell, ID. The operators learned about the latest product innovations from the company, as well as how to use specific products to make the most of their menus. There were also forums for informal roundtable discussions and networking opportunities with peers.

Guest speakers included Shawn LaPean from the University of California-Berkeley, winner of the 2008 Silver Plate award in the College/University category. The attendees also toured Simplot's Technical Center and Nampa potato processing plant and were treated to meals developed by Simplot Director of Culinary/Executive Chef Mark Hill. The menu items, such as Southwest Tamales and Aztec Shrimp Salad featured Simplot's new line of savory side dishes, UpSides.

About the Author

Mike Buzalka

Executive Features Editor, Food Management

Mike Buzalka is executive features editor for Food Management and contributing editor to Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News. On Food Management, Mike has lead responsibility for compiling the annual Top 50 Contract Management Companies as well as the K-12, College, Hospital and Senior Dining Power Players listings. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature from John Carroll University. Before joining Food Management in 1998, he served as for eight years as assistant editor and then editor of Foodservice Distributor magazine. Mike’s personal interests range from local sports such as the Cleveland Indians and Browns to classic and modern literature, history and politics.

Mike Buzalka’s areas of expertise include operations, innovation and technology topics in onsite foodservice industry markets like K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Healthcare and Business & Industry.

Mike Buzalka’s experience:

Executive Features Editor, Food Management magazine (2010-present)

Contributing Editor, Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News (2016-present)

Associate Editor, Food Management magazine (1998-2010)

Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1997-1998)

Assistant Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1989-1997)

 

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