Friday, December 3, 2010

Interview with Student Manager of Alfred Packer Grill: Erika

Q: What do you consider to be the main goal of the Alfred Packer Grill?
A: Our main goal is to provide a good atmosphere for students or anyone who comes into the UMC to study, eat, meet with friends or whatever it may be.

Q: The entire grill has been remodeled since last year what do you think has changed?
A: I think the all-around environment has changed. The grill is more organized with new venues and artwork. We are expanding our menu and striving for better quality food. We are trying to cater to peoples needs and provide vegetarian and gluten free options.

Also, last year we only had about 10 students working here and now this number has greatly increased. I think it is cool how many people work here and It is great that we can provide so many jobs on campus.

Q: What makes the Alfred Packer grill unique from other on-campus food service?
A: Well first of all the name. No other food place is named after a cannibal! We are connected to history and that is pretty unique.
On the business side of things Customer service is huge here. Everyday I see different relationships being made whether it be customer to employee or employee to employee. The personable environment is really strong here. We have a unique and more personalized touched.
-Also, I believe we have better quality food, with bigger menus, specials everyday, a well stocked salad bar, and a huge variety of foods to choose from.
-Another thing that makes the Alfred Packer Grill a great place to eat is the central location in the UMC. Whether you are studying or partaking in an activity on campus or even in the UMC the Alfred Packer Grill is easily accessible.
-Lastly, one of the most important factors that makes the grill unique is that not only is it student employed, but also student managed, and even funded by the student government. This is a unique business where you can go and eat and see your friends working and managing and get that personal touch because all students fit in at the grill.

Picture taken by Colorado Daily

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