Blackburn Dining

Blackburn Dining Blackburn College Dining is operated by Fresh Ideas Food Service Management.

Founded in 2000, and headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, Fresh Ideas Food Service Management believes that good food is a powerful thing. Fresh Ideas provides food service management solutions for K-12, higher education, senior living and commercial markets. They are recognized as one of the largest contract companies in the food service sector by Food Management, an authority on best practices, products and solutions in the industry.

HOURS:

Dining Hall

Monday- Friday
7am – 7pm

Saturday
Brunch: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner: 4:30 – 6:30pm

Sunday
Brunch: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner: 4:30 – 6:30pm

Address

700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL
62626

Telephone

(217) 494-5414

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Dining services provider selected to add sizzle to Work Program

Blackburn College looks to experienced team at Fresh Ideas Food Service

Carlinville, IL: Blackburn College has chosen contract food services expert, Fresh Ideas, to manage their dining operations. Fresh Ideas’ commitment to sharing their industry knowledge, and expanding the scope of training included in the student-managed Work Program were among the reasons they were selected. “I’m incredibly honored to welcome Blackburn College to the Fresh Ideas family. Blackburn College has a rich history of teaching its’ students life skills and leadership. Thank you for trusting us to serve you,” said Matt Clervi, CO-CEO Fresh Ideas.

Fresh Ideas treats each new partnership as its own business. Customized plans were developed for Blackburn College that reflect the unique needs of that dining community. One of the eight work college is the U.S., the school’s Work Program will benefit from Fresh Ideas extensive experience in all aspects of the hospitality and culinary industry. Students who choose to be a part of the kitchen and dining hall staff will have improved access to developing their skills. “Blackburn College is excited to partner with Fresh Ideas to re-create our campus food service experience. At Blackburn, student engagement is our priority and the Fresh Ideas model of fresh food, student culinary opportunities, student learning, and food service quality is a terrific fit,” said Dr. Murray-Jensen, President Blackburn College.

In addition to the resources and support of the well-seasoned professionals at Fresh Ideas, the dining services program will get an upgraded grill, all new tables, and see the addition of innovative technology. The food service management company will make their FreshX app available. The app is a first of its kind, and lets students “pay with a selfie.” The technology makes for an enhanced customer experience. The app will also integrate with a website tailored to Blackburn College dining. This will allow patrons to know what’s on the menu, wherever they are, right from their smartphone.