is a pleasure to watch the staff of St. Martin’s dining hall at work, akin to watching a synchronized dance. Whether chopping vegetables, assembling sandwiches, stirring pots of red beans, or baking cookies and desserts, the dining hall staff works together seamlessly. It is a monumental task to feed hundreds of St. Martin’s students and faculty on a daily basis, yet this experienced, hard-working team makes it look effortless. Their skillful work produces memorable results. Few St. Martin’s students forget the first time they ate in the Dining Hall. With its variety of delicious food and a welcoming, comfortable setting, Saints Hall is conducive to conversation and fellowship. It is not your average school cafeteria, and the people who make it all happen are not average either. The team is led by Chef Joe LeCoq, St. Martin’s director of food services. He and his staff take great pride in creating enticing dishes which encourage students to make healthy choices regarding the food they eat. “We’re always trying to impress students and parents,” said LeCoq. “We get a lot of feedback, and it feels great when we hear how much students love the food. We work hard to cook meals that are nutritious and that students will like.” Each meal features a variety of choices. Lunch offerings include a fresh salad bar, homemade soup, a sandwich bar, and a hot entrée, with vegetarian
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