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Focused on Food, Vested in People

We are obsessed with food. Quality, nutritious, delicious food that elevates corporate dining into memorable food experiences. Our culinarians develop unique menus that embrace the seasons, honor the environment, celebrate culture and community, inspire innovation, and support recruitment, engagement and performance.

Guckenheimer has made service to people a guiding principle since its founding. Whether tailoring to employee preferences and profiles, supporting the growth of our placemakers, mentoring community entrepreneurs and students, procuring from diverse and local producers, or providing jobs to refugees and veterans, we testify that all people matter.

Plant-based Avocado Dream Toast, vegan cashew cream cheese, hemp, chili flakes, lemon zest, arugula

Beliefs that Fuel Memorable Food Experiences

Guckenheimer’s workplace food solutions are investments that express the value our clients place on the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of people. They act as catalysts for connection, collaboration, innovation, recruitment and retention. They contribute to social and environmental sustainability. And they fuel stimulating cultures and impactful community relationships.

 

How does Guckenheimer elevate workplace food to such a pivotal force in your business strategy? Foundational principles and tangible acts that reflect our belief that food is more than just a combination of ingredients on a plate.

Kitchen staff using AI tools to help chefs run more profitable, sustainable kitchens by cutting food waste in half. Leader in food waste management solutions.

For us, community fosters belonging — among authentic people, doing real things, using food to make a social impact. Guckenheimer invests in local economies and talent, ensuring food experiences that reflect the people and places where we live and work. And through support for social initiatives that truly give back, we’re doing our part to make our world a better place for everyone.

Workplace colleagues eating lunch.

Conscious choices have the power to shape subconscious habits and contribute to whole-person health. We give your people the knowledge to make purposeful food decisions, embrace a healthier mindset, and navigate the journey from wellness to well-being. Guckenheimer’s food solutions fuel strong, engaged employees — potentially increasing production, reducing absences and healthcare costs, and building healthier lives.

Chef prepping ingredients in catering kitchen

Guckenheimer constantly looks ahead to provide agile, creative and environmentally conscious programs that support food sustainability. We facilitate the right conversations and invite clients, suppliers and communities to join us as we spark innovation and evolution. From reducing waste to encouraging a regenerative abundance of organic resources, our people reshape the narrative in scalable, sustainable and nature-positive ways.

Chef using digital tablet in the commercial kitchen

We see innovation as an enabler; a vehicle for positive change, rather than the change itself. Our tools and practices streamline the dining experience, drive cost-savings, and enable greater efficiency in kitchens and customer journeys. By leveraging our global platform to share culinary advances, we enhance opportunities for sustainability success, provide real-time insights for smarter decision making and facilitate your goals.

How We Act

Effecting True Change to Protect Our Planet and Its People

Guckenheimer’s story began with one person’s love of food, an inspiration to build cultures of well-being, and a drive to promote whole-person health. Today, we craft menus and feed connections through house-made, sustainably sourced, quality food and a customer-first mindset that translates to a passion for the well-being of both people and the environment.

Plant-based red lentil spaghetti carbonara, rainbow cauliflower, herb oil

Championing Sustainable Workplaces

Advocating for sustainable change is embedded in our operations, decisions and services. We champion sustainable workplaces through initiatives that:

  • Make the world work better for the planet and its people
  • Strengthen sustainability governance and build greater resources and capabilities
  • Drive the engagement, well-being and belonging of people

Chef putting on gloves to prep ingredients

Aligning Sustainability and Food for Momentous Environmental Impact

Unparalleled workplace dining is our mission; environmental stewardship is our mandate.

Guckenheimer advocates for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and food waste at client workplaces and in our own operations. Implementing tangible solutions, sharing best practices, applying technology, tracking performance, and continuously innovating help us mitigate food waste, reduce emissions from unused food, divert waste from landfills, and tackle single-use waste.

Investing in People through Social Sustainability

Curating memorable food experiences is the goal of everything we do; serving people is the foundation for every action.

Guckenheimer is a place where people can be who they are, become what they want, and be part of something bigger. Our focus on diversity, employee development, social mobility, health and safety, and community investment provides you with service excellence and placemakers vested in production, performance, and well-being.

  • Celebrating Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

    Guckenheimer embraces diverse perspectives and the creativity and innovation they generate.
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  • Investing in Our Communities

    By recognizing and leveraging the talent in our own backyards, we connect people and places, elevate your brand, and forge relationships between your employees and local businesses.
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  • Development and Social Mobility

    Guckenheimer promotes personal advancement for our placemakers and community.
    Placemaker mentoring cook in kitchen

  • Fostering Healthy and Safe Environments

    Safety, quality control, proactive risk management, and customer well-being are our obsessions.
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