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Chef Stephen- 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winner
Congratulations to our very own Director of Culinary Operations Stephen Palm, who was named a 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winner by the United Fresh Produce Association! Chef Palm is one of nine chefs honored for their creativity in highlighting fresh produce on their menus, introducing diners to new flavors, and presenting creative ways to enjoy fresh produce.
Chef Palm was nominated specifically for his conceptualization of a home grown program where guests can take home prepared meals to enjoy. Shortly after the pandemic began, he partnered with local farms to begin bundling fresh, local produce for guests to purchase. His innovative thinking helped to support our partner farms while also minimizing food waste. Chef Palm and his fellow honorees will be recognized during the United Fresh 2021 Convention & Expo in June.
Stephen has grown up learning that the foundation of any cooking technique, or menu preparation, begins with fresh produce and high quality ingredients. He also lives with the adage that as a chef, you are only as good as the ingredients you use. He feels fortunate that in Oregon, fresh produce is part of the food culture and very readily available. In fact, Stephen has participated in crop planning with local to grow vegetables specifically for LifeWorks outlets. This Chef to Farmer relationship has kept him rooted in the great amount of care, time and energy involved in creating the precious foods that he loves to cook.
Over the last eight years while working for LifeWorks, Stephen has had the opportunity to move up the ranks from Chef to the Director of Culinary Operations. He now oversees 500 employees and a multi-unit campus driven by innovation, ingenuity, and creativity. We are so proud of Chef Stephen’s accomplishments and cannot wait to celebrate him at the United Fresh expo in June!
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Did you know Lifeworks supports small businesses by partnering with community based businesses for necessary ingredients and products? To ease your holiday shopping stress, we’ve even teamed up with the @TexasFoodWineAlliance to make an artisan holiday gift box. Filled with delicious items from smaller Texas-based food suppliers, a portion of the proceeds support culinary innovation grants and educational programs. Check out the link in bio to learn more and order one today! #smallbusines #supportlocal
It has been said, “It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy.” With that in mind on this Thanksgiving, we say to all of our clients, guests, partners, and team members thank you for the joy you bring us every day!
Cold weather means hot soup and we understand the assignment. Creamy broccoli with sriracha cream! #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
LifeWorks & Aramark are proud to announce our commitment to set enterprise-wide science-based targets, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn more in the link in bio! #AramarkBeWellDoWell
We are excited to announce our partnership with the Texas Food and Wine Alliance (TFWA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering awareness and innovation in the Texas culinary community through grants, educational programs, and events. As our first unique opportunity, we’re collaborating with TFWA and @munch_mail to bring gift sets made from small-batch producers in the Texas community straight to your doorstep in time for the holiday. To learn more, check out our link in bio (link to press release)
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at LifeWorks. This means we our sites use more glass and aluminum because they are infinitely recyclable and reusable. What is something you’re doing to build a more sustainable future? #americarecyclesday #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Today, and every day, we salute our Veterans who made the choice to put everything on the line for our freedom. Thank you for everything you have done. #veteransday
Our Tastemakers love preparing dishes that celebrate different cultures and traditions. What’s one of your favorite types of food to eat? #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
To all our clients, customers, and team members celebrating Diwali, may your Diwali be free from darkness and abundant with light!
It’s #NationalSandwichDay! What sandwich are you going to have today? How about this Nashville Hot Crispy Chicken on Texas Toast? It’s no ordinary sandwich, but ordinary isn’t good enough for our Tastemakers!
#WorldVegan Day is a great time to think about your well-being. We always keep your diet top of mind and offer our plant-based alternatives every day. Give some a try, and you won't be disappointed! #worldveganday2021 #vegan
Have a safe and happy Halloween! Interested in making a ghoulish green smoothie to get into the Halloween spirit? Check out the recipe (link in bio).
We know we prefer treats to tricks. In honor of the upcoming spooky holiday, what's your favorite treat? #foodie #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Hats off to all our tastemakers on International Chefs Day! Thank you for creating experiences that matter for our guests around the globe. #InternationalChefsDay
The visual appeal of food is just as important as the flavor, which is why we add thoughtful finishing touches to our dishes to elevate the dining experience. #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
We've come to the last day of #HispanicHeritageMonth, but the admiration and pride we hold for our great Hispanic and Latinx team members continues year-round. To send us off in style, Chef Rodrigo is sharing his culture with a fantastic take on Pollo Asado Con Chimi & Souffle De Papas. Learn more about Chef Rodrigo and download the recipe today (link in bio)! #recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
"It doesn't matter where you came from, you can always find knowledge in something tastefully satisfying." -Chef Norma. We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Chef Norma is one of the many great Hispanic & Latinx chefs at Lifeworks, and as part of #HispanicHeritageMonth, she'd like to share her recipe for Cigarroa Empanadas. To get her recipe and learn more about her, check out the link in bio! #recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
Chef Jose has some words of encouragement for you as well as a delicious recipe. As we continue our celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we'd be remiss if we didn't share Chef Jose's take on Chicken Rellenos. Check out his story and recipe today (link in bio)! #recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
The end of this year's #HispanicHeritageMonth is around the corner, but before we get there, we have another fantastic story and recipe for you. Meet Chef Jorge and check out his favorite recipe for Cochinta Pibil. Download the recipe today: https://www.lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com/chef-spotlight-hispanic-heritage-month/ #recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
As we near the end of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we are virtually celebrating with you by featuring different recipes from five of our proud Hispanic and Latinx chefs. Let's start things off with Chef Brenda and her incredible Indian Tacos. Download the recipe and check out her story here:
https://www.lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com/chef-spotlight-hispanic-heritage-month/
#recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
