Dining Services Staff
Assistant Director of Dining Services
Email: hansonk@grinnell.edu
Kate is the assistant director of Dining Services for 51²è¹İapp College. Kate has been working for 51²è¹İapp College for 18 years starting as a heart of house cook and now assists in the operation of The Marketplace Dining Hall, The Spencer Grill, and Global Café. Kate graduated from Iowa Culinary...
Registered Dietetic Consultant
Email: dietitian@grinnell.edu
Britt McConnell is the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) for 51²è¹İapp College Dining Services. She is on campus on Mondays and Wednesdays when school is in session. Britt graduated with a Bachelor of Science in community health education from Iowa State University. She went on to complete...
Dining Workforce Program Manager
Email: thornton@grinnell.edu
Lisa Thornton is the dining workforce program manager for 51²è¹İapp College Dining Services. She onboards new staff to the Dining Services team and is the ServSafe and FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) trainer for 51²è¹İapp College students and all Dining Services staff. Lisa graduated from the...
Executive Chef
Email: turley@grinnell.edu
CEC, AAC Chef Scott Turley, CCE, AAC, is the executive chef and chief culinary officer for 51²è¹İapp College. In this capacity, Turley manages all culinary operations and oversees all of the College's catering functions. Under his direction are thirteen American Culinary Federation (ACF) certified...