As the world’s largest foodservice company, we serve 9.8 million meals per day across sectors in North America alone, making our chefs the “Heart of our House.” Chef Appreciation Week is right around the corner and we are gearing up to celebrate their culinary talent from&nbsp;August 13 – 17th. In the premier episode of the Envision Group: Culinary Podcast Series, we sit down with Chef Cary Neff, Vice President of Culinary for Morrison Healthcare, Laura Lapp, Vice President of Sustainability &amp; Culinary Services at Chartwells Higher Education and Chef Chris Ivens-Brown, Chief Culinary Officer for Eurest to discuss giving thanks and how they plan to celebrate Chef Appreciation Week. For more information on Chef Appreciation Week, visit MyCompass or&nbsp;www.compass-usa.com/chefappreciation. Send us your comments and feedback via email:&nbsp;envisiongroup@compass-usa.com. Don’t forget to&nbsp;VOTE&nbsp;for your Chef of the Year!

Chef Appreciation Week (Episode 1 - Culinary Podcast Series)

On this episode of the Envision Podcast Series, we’re sitting down with Stacey Shaw, Director of our Centers for Excellence. Learn more about CFEs, its 19-year company history, the value of becoming a certified CFE and how your account may become the benchmark for excellence within your sector and the company overall.

Stacey Shaw, CFEs

On this episode of the Envision Podcast Series, we sat down with Anthony Gargiulo, VP of Innovation, Design and Transformation to talk through the Future of Foodservice. Hear about some exciting things already implemented in the field, as well as some innovations on the horizon from Envision Group.

Anthony Gargiulo, Market

On this episode of the Envision Podcast Series, we’re showcasing one of our favorite initiatives: The Teaching Kitchen. Julie Sajda, SVP of Strategic Development and Deanne Brandstetter, VP of Nutrition and Wellness, discuss the cross-sector application of The Teaching Kitchen--from K12 to senior living. Highlighting ‘Bursts of Learning’ and ’20-minute meals,’ Teaching Kitchen can offer something to everyone. Check out the episode to learn more about the program and implement at your location today!

Teaching Kitchen

Sitting down with Susie Weintraub, CEO of Envision Group, we learn more about the evolution from Business Excellence to Envision Group, and the team’s decade-long presence supporting the company’s growth on this episode of the Envision Podcast Series.

Susie Weintraub, Evolution of Envision Group

On this episode of the Envision Podcast Series, we sat down with Amy Keister,&nbsp;SVP Sustainability and Retail Solutions, to discuss Stop Food Waste Day. Join us to hear how the Compass-backed holiday started, why reducing food waste is so important and where we are today in our waste-reduction efforts.

Amy Keister, Stop Food Waste Day - Episode 6: Envision Podcast Series

Take 5 with Rick! In a Speed-cast, Rick Post and a Special Guest Susie Weintraub, CEO of Envision Group quickly dive into this year’s Envision Summit theme: Big Things Start Small. This is the first in a series that gives the field insight into Compass-wide initiatives directly from the game-changers themselves.

Take 5 With Rick: Suzie Weintraub - Part I

Take 5 With Rick: Suzie Weintraub - Part II

Episode 2 of Take 5 with Rick! In a Speed-cast, Rick Post and a Special Guest Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and founder of Shake Shack quickly discuss Compass Group’s partnership with Union Square Events and what it means for our company culture, giving the field insight into Compass-wide initiatives directly from the game-changers themselves.

Take 5 With Rick: Danny Meyer of Union Square Hospitality Group

We’re bringing in the (fiscal) New Year with Episode 3 of Take 5 with Rick! In this Special Edition Speed-cast, Rick Post and his CFO, Andrew Large, give the field a look back at 2019, offer a sneak-peek at a couple of exciting contests and share ways to continue to grow our business in 2020.

Take 5 With Rick: CFO Andrew Large

Hosted by Compass Group’s sustainability leaders Julia Jordan and Becky Green, the Envision Group Sustainability Podcast series introduces you to leading sustainability experts as they discuss the latest news, trends and how what we eat impacts the world around us.

Envision Group Podcast