We serve your organization best when we listen well, work as partners, and together build a program that meets the unique needs of your organization. We believe that a quality food service program is a key component of a successful organization since it affects all your people every day. In order to build a successful program, we actively communicate with all involved to create a food service program that each group supports enthusiastically.

Ceres purchases only quality food items. Our food preparation is skillful; we offer a wide variety of choices, and price the menu for value. We research new trends in the market, develop and test new recipes, and conduct taste-test panels to assure our menus offer a wide selection of choices that keep pace with the country's changing tastes. Each year we serve over 15,000,000 meals -- and we learn something new every day about how to please the people we serve.

Ceres provides extensive marketing programs to generate excitement and build participation in the food service. These programs include branded concepts, including MexiCasa, Pasta Cucina, and Delicious Creations. Our menus feature brand-name products that people know and like. In addition, we offer a monthly special event from our Culinary Celebrations program. This year Culinary Celebrations features a "Trip Around the World" that focuses on both exotic and familiar destinations, culture and cuisine.

Ceres provides your organization with a strong management team that includes an experienced food service manager. Our support team is extensive and knowledgeable, with experts in food preparation, operations, purchasing, human resources, benefits, training, nutrition, marketing, research, development, sanitation, safety, accounting, computer programming, and information management. All are available to support the food service program and all are located in the Chicago-land area.

We are proud to work with the dedicated food service staffs at our client locations. Ceres offers extensive training programs to encourage staff development and improve the level of service we provide to our customers.

Controlling costs without compromising the quality of the food or the service is our challenge every day. Ceres has the systems to control costs-- including extensive purchasing power. More importantly, we have the experience to work with you to build a program that assures a cost effective, quality program you can be proud of every day. Ceres is dedicated to achieving your goals by fulfilling our commitments and building a strong, long-term partnership.