Serving up great meals and snacks to the University of Waterloo community.
University of Waterloo Food Services (UWFS) provides a range of products and services to students, faculty, staff, and the broader community through the operation of 24 outlets. The department includes residence cafeterias, cash operations outlets, franchises, Catering Services, Conference Services, vending and a fine dining outlet at the University Club.
The department provides meal plans, food-related wellness and nutritional programs, in addition to a range of initiatives supporting student life, diversity and culture.
UWFS is a self-operated ancillary service; not a common format for today's institutions. As a key stakeholder in student services, UWFS strives to create and cultivate a comprehensive service that promotes a healthy, sustainable university environment.
The cornerstones for future planning and the daily operation includes UWFS core values of Customer, Convenience and Choice. Purchasing fresh local food is a priority for UW Food Services to promote nutrition awareness, availability and selection for their customers.
To provide and operate the best food services program at any Canadian University or College. To cultivate, nurture and promote excellence of Food Services for all stakeholders of the University community through quality, growth and innovative leadership while acknowledging our social and environmental responsibilities.
