Arbor’s Story
Arbor Management, Inc. was established in January of 1986 to meet the need for a regional food service management company dedicated to providing professional management and personalized services.
Arbor’s management staff is comprised of experienced foodservice professionals, chefs, and registered dietitians who share a common philosophy of providing responsive service to each and every client.
The Arbor Core
Arbor’s responsibility extends beyond the provision of quality food and service to include:
- nutrition education
- encouragement for a healthy lifestyle
- inventive marketing and merchandising
- environmental responsibility and sustainability
The Arbor team utilizes a wealth of managerial expertise, technical support, and professional resources all dedicated to bringing your foodservice program to a level of optimal performance.
Our Mission
- Provide high quality food service to the communities we serve while meeting and exceeding our client’s objectives with knowledge and experience in food service
- Provide prompt response and exceptional support for any food service and nutrition needs that arise and enhancing the health and well-being of all communities
- Serve a wide assortment of fresh, nutrient rich foods daily and encourage the consumption of wholesome, balanced meals
- Maximize the use of fresh fruits and vegetables locally grown as seasonally available
- Provide a variety of protein options including lean meat, poultry, legumes, tofu, hummus, yogurt, and quinoa
- Serve products with a minimum number of ingredients and avoid added sugars, artificial ingredients, and preservatives
- Select high quality, fresh, whole muscle meat and use cage free poultry with no added hormones or steroids when possible
- Serve no-fat and low-fat milk free from artificial growth hormones and produced at local, sustainable farms
- Eliminate all trans-fats
- Utilize healthy cooking techniques including baking, grilling, and steaming
- Conduct surveys, taste tests, and food advisory committees to collaborate and innovate new ideas with students, parents, and staff
- Provide education and information regarding allergen safety, label reading, and age appropriate portions sizes
- Offer fresh, whole and multi-grain breads and baked goods to increase vitamin and fiber intake
- Implement green initiatives to reduce waste
- Aid in the fight against childhood obesity by serving wholesome meals that provide fuel and nutrients for healthy body weight
Our Values
Integrity
Taking pride in the integrity rooted into everything that is Arbor.
Wellness
Actively fulfilling the physical, emotional and social needs of our customers.
Innovation
Our ever-revolving world opens the doors for endless opportunities.
Commitment
Meeting and exceeding client goals and expectaions.
“Arbor Management, Inc. has consistently provided quality products and services to our students. Arbor staff has demonstrated prompt response and competent support for any need that has arisen. The school district is very satisfied with the service provided by Arbor management, Inc.”
“People this ain’t the cafeteria of yesteryear. It’s more like a culinary experience.”
“I knew there was a cafeteria, but I didn’t know you could eat in it. Nobody did. Now we hardly ever go out.”
“Arbor Management, Inc. has consistently provided quality products and services to our students. Arbor staff has demonstrated prompt response and competent support for any need that has arisen. The school district is very satisfied with the service provided by Arbor Management, Inc.”