compass dining group Archives

Eatery dishwasher back in service, students still using plastic utensils

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • November 8, 2021

Students dining at the Eatery used paper plates, paper or plastic cups and plastic utensils in October while the dishwasher was out of service for maintenance.

Local restaurants capitalize on Pitt dining dollars program

By Abby Cardilli, For The Pitt News • September 29, 2021

For Pitt students who get tired of on-campus dining options, they don’t have to journey far — or dip into their cash — to try something new.

Pitt Eats ‘firmly committed’ to providing a high-quality dining experience

By Donata Massimiani, For The Pitt News • September 28, 2021

Pitt began a partnership with Compass, a British multinational food company, in July 2020. A Compass spokesperson said the company hopes to reinvent the dining experience by creating initiatives that help students take charge of their nutrition and wellness.

Compass outlines dining changes, including full dine-in seating

By Millicent Watt, Senior Staff Writer • August 19, 2021

When students walk in The Eatery this fall, they can expect a different scene than last year’s take-out stations and styrofoam containers. New food and more conversation will be the new norm, according to a representative from Pitt’s dining contractor.

SGB talks dining improvements, COVID-19 protocols

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • February 3, 2021

Quintin Eason, the vice president of operations for Compass Group, said at SGB’s Tuesday meeting that there are plans in the works for a food delivery program with bikes as well as a grocery delivery program to students’ dorm rooms.

Pitt opens 25% of seating in dining locations

By Millicent Watt, For The Pitt News • October 26, 2020

Pitt opened 25% of available seating in The Eatery, The Perch and other dining facilities across campus last Tuesday after shifting to the Guarded risk posture.

Pitt dining worker union alleges ‘direct violation’ of contract by dining contractor, raises safety concerns

By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer • October 21, 2020

By cutting hours for Pitt dining workers, their union argues contractor Compass Group is committing a “direct violation” of its contract. The company said it has “temporarily adjusted hours slightly in order to maintain the working status of all associates.”

SGB addresses Tower B quarantine, dining concerns

By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer • October 7, 2020

Besides discussing the state of the pandemic on campus, SGB also talked about its meeting with Compass Group, the ongoing Mental Health Awareness Month and the kickoff of SGB’s new civic advising program.