CKC Good Food News

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Team Spotlight: Admin & Finance Team

Behind every successful operation is a dedicated team ensuring efficiency, structure and financial integrity. Our administrative and finance team plays a critical role in supporting the company’s work of nourishing bodies, minds and cultures. From implementing strategic systems to managing financial operations and human resources, this team keeps everything running smoothly.

Team Spotlight: Parnassus Prep School

At CKC Good Food, the heart of our service isn’t just the meals we serve—it’s the people behind them. Our food service team at Parnassus Preparatory School in Maple Grove works tirelessly to prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals while building connections with our joyful eaters. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on these amazing team members who make it all happen at Parnassus.

Team Spotlight: Hiawatha Collegiate

Hiawatha Academies is a network of tuition-free public charter schools in Minneapolis's Northrop and Seward neighborhoods. CKC Good Food is proud to be the food service partner to Hiawatha's three schools, which combined serve students from kindergarten to 12th grade. This edition of our Team Spotlight shines a light on our team at Hiawatha Collegiate High School.

Team Spotlight: Naj Bagdadi

In this edition of our Team Spotlight, we’re highlighting a team member who works almost exclusively by himself: Najil Bagdadi, our Executive Catering Chef.

Team Spotlight: Francis Yang

Francis Yang manages all aspects of the milk program for 20-25 client partners. While he serves some of our larger client sites, he also delivers to smaller sites that would have limited options for milk if CKC Good Food did not have its own milk delivery truck.

Team Spotlight: Hope Community Academy

In this edition of our Team Spotlight, we highlight our team at our charter school partner Hope Community Academy. This team is one of several we have operating kitchens at client partners' kitchens across the Twin Cities.