Dynamic flavors with sustainability in mind.
JCCC’s award-winning team of professional chefs proudly craft mouth-watering meals daily. In addition to sourcing local produce, JCCC Dining Services strives to be more sustainable. You can help—check out the Dollar Drink Club or grab a greenie container.
JCCC's exceptional Dining Services department has received 13 awards from the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS).
NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards
Café Tempo
- 2017 Bronze Medal: Retail Sales, Single Concept
Coffee Bars
- 2014 Silver Medal: Retail Sales-Single Concept
- 2010 Silver Medal: Retail Sales-Single Concept
JCCC Catering
- 2020 Gold Medal: Catering, Online Menu
2018 Bronze Medal: Catering, Special Event - 2015 Gold Medal: Catering-Special Event
- 2014 Silver Medal: Catering-Online Menu
- 2013 Honorable Mention: Catering-Special Event
- 2009 Bronze Medal: Catering-Menu
2009 Gold Medal: Catering-Special Event
JCCC Dining Services
- 2016 Bronze Medal: Sustainability Award
- 2012 Silver Medal: Sustainability Award
You can impact sustainability on campus. Help get us closer to our goal of a 100% renewable energy campus by 2050.
Dollar Drink Club
Reduce waste by joining the Dollar Drink Club. Just $30 at any Dining Services location for a semester, and $50 for a whole year.
Bring in your refillable cup or mug and get:
- $1 soda in the Food Court
- $1 self-serve drip coffee at The Market, Food Court, Stacks Café and Encore Espresso
- 15% off any specialty coffee drink or smoothie
Greenies
Need to take your meal to-go? Greenie containers accommodate all items on the salad and hot bars. When you're done, return your greenie containers to the recycle bins in the Food Court or any food service location.
Mike Loprete
Director Dining Services
mloprete@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 3219
Jason Arnett
Assistant Director Dining Services
jarnett1@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 4249
Marc McCann
Manager Executive Chef
mmccan13@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 4262
Andrew Woody
Catering Manager
andrewwoody@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 4942
Gebdao "Em" Smail
Manager Food Court & Coffee Bars
gkaiwalw@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 3210
Brandi Soderberg
Catering Supervisor
bsoderbe@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 3770
Electra Walker
Food Court Supervisor
ewalke36@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 4982
Joe Hallecook
The Market Lead
jhalleco@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 3456
Kimi Kwong
Espresso Barista Lead
kkwong@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 4537
Tyler Keating
Food Court Lead
tkeatin1@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 4537
Jean Keating
Accounting Clerk/ Administrative Assistant
jkeating01@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 4537
Latonya Hood
Accounting Clerk/ Administrative Assistant
lhood1@jccc.edu
913-469-8500 ext. 3273