Pekin Goals

• Improve custodial services and the overall appearance of the district
• Develop additional sources of revenue
• Maximize operational savings
• Improve the quality of the foodservice program
• Create more professional and training opportunities for employees
• Enhance community relationships

ARAMARK Answers

• Develop efficiencies in custodial workflow techniques
• Enhance the dining environment with a summer foodservice program, breakfast meal program, and The 12 Spot program in middle schools
• Allocate employees' time and effort more effectively
• Utilize proven best practices in the areas of custodial and foodservice
• Distribute monthly success scorecards to evaluate service quality
• Increase district revenue through catering program
• Implement skill-based training and development to employees

District Results

Budget Management

• Continuous savings and cost avoidance enabled revamping of district kitchens
• Overall lunch meal participation increased to 73%
• Generated savings by utilizing internal expertise vs. external contractors

Service Excellence

• Implemented a nutritionally-sound and well-managed meal program for more than 3,000 students daily
• Created clean, safe, respected learning environment for students and faculty to excel
• Operations Department won Lincoln Bronze Award and Bright Star Award for performance excellence

Employee Development

• Enhanced employee abilities and opportunity through technical and skill-based training, as well as a management leadership program Community Commitment
• Provided meals for programs including Head Start and Senior Meal
• Supported community fundraising efforts with United Way campaign kick-off breakfast