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News
May
2008
Andrea Donofrio,
Executive Chef at Milton, wins Milton Academy's Staff Service
Award
Andrea's hard work, dedication, and
exceptional culinary
skills have earned her Milton’s Staff Service Award for 2008. By
enhancing menus,
making food choices more tasteful, and offering a healthier assortment
of
options, Andrea has led her culinary team to a new level of
excellence this year.
To read more about Andrea’s
accomplishments, please see her Staff
Service Award (presented by Rick Hardy, Head of School).
November
2007
Flik at Milton wins
National Account of the Year!!!
In November, Flik at Milton won the
Flik Northeast Account
of the Year, as well as the National Account of the Year.
John Soldano, Director of Dining
Services, credits the
management team and
staff for the awards this year. Andrea Donofrio, Executive Chef, led
our
transition to healthier menus. Our menus are now trans-fat free and the
baker
has introduced more whole grains and fruit and also reduced the sugar
content
of desserts. Flik is following Compass initiatives; such as,
sustainable
seafood and buying local produce. The Visiting Chef program has brought
the
Executive Sous Chef to all the dining halls with presentations like
Roll Your Own
Sushi and Pumpkin Risotto.
Flik loves the Milton
environment and credits it with
keeping the team’s energies and morale high. John points out that it is
easy to
be motivated here and is pleased that last year the Academy’s Dining
Committee
gave Flik its highest evaluations ever!
November 2007
Michael Santoemmo,
Director of Catering, wins Flik's Presidents Award
Michael Santoemmo has made a
tremendous impact on catering operations and throughout the entire
Milton
community. Through his attention to detail, hard work and dedication to
the
Milton community, Michael has brought the catering program to a new
level of
excellence. His creative designs and artistic talent have inspired many
of us
and left even the most demanding of clients “wowed” by his abilities.
In
addition to his creative talents and keen eye for detail, Michael
brings a
personality that is uplifting, refreshing and jovial that invites
everyone to
enjoy the festivities and the event at hand.
September
2007
Milton Academy wins "National Whole Grains Challenge"
The Whole Grains Council named
Milton Academy’s dining service team the winners of this year’s Whole
Grains Challenge, a competition involving restaurants, schools and
hospitals from across the country. Flik at Milton won the challenge in
the category of K-12 independent schools by demonstrating a commitment
to serving whole grains. The Whole Grains Council, a consumer advocacy
group, was founded in 2003 by a group of scientists, chefs, members of
the industry and Oldways, the pioneer in successful promotion of
healthy, traditional eating patterns.
Andrea Donofrio, Executive Chef, led the
initiative to make Milton's menus healthier,
and incorporating whole grains throughout our dining program. Milton
offers whole grains in
entrees, soups, and desserts. Whole grain salads are a popular feature
in our
salad bar with quinoa, wheat berries, and lentils included in the
recipes.
Photo
courtesy Milton Academy Communications Office
May
2007
Michael Santoemmo,
Director of Catering, wins Miltons Unsung Hero Award!
“Michael is a true
professional”
“From my first
conversation with Michael I felt relaxed and in
good hands.”
“… you handle the
challenges of a complicated event with
equanimity and grace.”
These are just a few of the comments from Michael’s nomination for
the Unsung Heroes award. Flik Regional Vice president, Rick Emery,
attended the
luncheon to see Michael receive the award and saw how much Michael has
impacted
Milton Academy and Flik Independent Schools. Michael’s energy, love of
people,
attention to detail make him a powerful force to make every event
special and
make an account the best it can be.
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