Servery Renovations

McQuaid Jesuit, a top-rated all-male, college preparatory school in Rochester, decided to “go healthy” with their meal program, and wanted an adult, sophisticated environment to compliment adult choices. SWBR was hired to completely renovate the cafeteria in coordination with the construction of a six classroom addition.

Optimal functionality was determined by working directly with the kitchen staff and facilities team. The new design worked within the existing building footprint, but dramatically opened and brightened up the space. Large exterior windows were added to the serving area, bringing in natural light. A brick-enclosed custom pizza oven, pasta station, salad/soup island, healthy grill, custom-made sandwich shop, panini bar and a healthy drink station were installed, transforming the traditional kitchen and serving line model into a scattered food station model.

All the work was completed over the course of a single summer, resulting in a contemporary dining space unlike any high school cafeteria. With durable and attractive finishes, clean layout and delicious, healthy food choices, the new cafeteria is more like college/university dining that all students can appreciate.