Virginia Tech Dining Services rewarded its hardworking staff with an appreciation trip to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. Every other year, at the close of the academic year, the entire dining staff is treated to an employee appreciation trip. This year, over 200 staff members were rewarded for their service. Team members who were in good standing and have worked within the department for two years were eligible for the recognition. 

Staff members pose in front of a reptile enclosure at North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
Staff members pose in front of a reptile enclosure.
An alligator swimming near the side of a river at the North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
An alligator swims.
Dining staff posing for a picture at the North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
Dining staff pose for a picture.

“I’ve never had a job that rewards its workers this way,” said Becky Reed, manager of the Fighting Gobbler at West End. “I’m thankful to be a part of this team and to be able to take part in these employee events.”

An employee smiling and holding a plate of food at the North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
An employee enjoys a plate of food.
A bear in an enclosure at the North Carolina Zoo Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
A bear walks in an enclosure.
Dining employee taking a picture of an animal at the North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
An employee takes a picture of an animal.

Dining Services offers a range of benefits including:

Dining staff posing in front of a hippo statue at the North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
Dining staff poses in front of a hippo statue.
A picture of wildlife at the North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
Wildlife in a habitat area.
An employee and their family pose for a picture at the North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
A family poses for a picture.
A photo of a gorilla at the North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
A gorilla walks through a habitat.
A seal swimming at the North Carolina Zoo. Photo by Darren Van Dyke for Virginia Tech Dining Services.
A seal swims.

With almost 2,000 employees, a majority of those being student positions, Dining Services is the largest employer on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus. Dining Services is currently hiring for student and staff positions. More information is available at the Dining Services website.

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