The Residence Hall Dining Services is responsible for the management, financial, administration and program development of residence hall dining service facilities within the department of Housing and Dining Services. Each residence hall has their own dining center except for the towers complex, which uses a commons for their dining facility. These nine dining centers serve up to a capacity of 4800 residence hall customers three meals a day seven days a week during the academic school year and frequently as many customers during the summer. Our certified Executive Chef develops appealing menus that are nutritionally balanced and of the highest quality. We have our own bakeshop which supplies many of our pastries and baked goods and a central warehouse which supplies each food operation with a majority of staples, meat, fresh and frozen food products.

Residence Hall Food Services is a nonprofit, self-supporting organization. We do not receive any income from student fees, federal of state funds, or other outside financial aid or subsidies. The overall operating budget for 2002-2003 will exceed $15 million dollars. Over 500 people are employed in the dining services area, with 150 of these being full-time employees.

Mission Statement
Residence Hall Dining Services program is an integral part of the educational mission and academic support services of Colorado State University. Dining Services serves the traditional and non-traditional student, faculty and staff and summer conference attendees (from high school to Elderhostel students). Our mission is to service Colorado State University with loyalty, competence and professionalism and to expect such conduct from others; to maintain within our institution the highest standard of service, quality fare, nutrition, and food safety and to promote the same standards within the community by personal practice and example.

Philosophy
The philosophy of Dining Services is to offer all clients a healthy food program in all campus food service operations, treat all clients equally and with respect and ensure employment opportunities for student residents.