Behind The Scenes Of IA’s Cafeteria
October 10, 2025 2025-12-15 22:31Behind The Scenes Of IA’s Cafeteria
Behind every plate of food in our cafeteria is a team of people working hard to keep students fed, but at the heart of it all is our manager, Mr.G. Recently, the cafeteria team was recognized with a school nutrition award their dedication that goes beyond IA. When asked about the award, he explained, “It’s not really my award, it’s you guys’. You all helped get 750 meals, which went toward people who can’t afford them, both locally and abroad.” The award itself is extremely impressive, however the recognition is less about personal achievement and more about the community impact.
Mr.G’s passion for food and service started long before stepping into the role of cafeteria manager. “I’ve been cooking since I was 15,” he said. “My parents are from the Caribbean, my dad is from Haiti, and my mom is Dominican. They wanted me to be a lawyer, but my passion was always in the kitchen. To me, food is universal. It brings everyone together because everybody eats.” I think we can all agree to that.
Pure passion is constantly being put into the food we eat in our cafeteria today. Mr.G wants students to know that the food being served is real, healthy, and prepared with care. He says, “The hardest part of my job is convincing students that what we serve is real food. A lot of people assume it’s just frozen meals microwaved, but that’s not the case. We cook using local farms and follow high standards, even stricter than fast food chains like Chickfila.” According to Mr.G, our cafeteria is even cleaner than Chickfila.
However, Mr.G says the real joy comes from the students. After years of dedication, what makes the long hours worthwhile is the connection built with our school community.
“What I enjoy most is seeing students happy and knowing I’ve made a difference. You are the future, and if I see you again years later, I want you to remember me from here. That’s what keeps me going every day.”
It’s easy to take a school lunch for granted, but the work behind it is far from simple. Thanks to Mr.G and his team, our cafeteria is kept to the upmost quality and one that is special for us.
