Nourishing a Brighter Future
Food has the power to bring people together. We’re dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences that nourish your community and elevate campus life. By reimagining hospitality through hands-on engagement, nutrition education, and made-from-scratch cooking, we fuel student success—while keeping food fresh, exciting, and fun.
Creating Stronger Community
School dining should be something students look forward to. That’s why every made-from-scratch meal is crafted with wellness in mind, thoughtfully sourced, and designed to fuel students with the energy they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
For over five decades, we have delivered operational excellence, financial transparency, and a customized approach to meet each campus’ unique needs. We deliver dining programs that align with your mission, support your goals, and evolve alongside your community.
Our Mission
Creating Community
Do the Right Thing
Nutrition Education,
Made Fun
Together at one table, FLIK Independent School Dining satisfies the needs of students, parents, and educators alike. The familiar favorites students crave are made using locally sourced ingredients lovingly prepared by on-site chefs with oversight from Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists who know what growing bodies need to thrive.
Driving Innovation
FLIK Independent School Dining keeps things fresh! Our menus reflect the best of your local community and the creativity of our on-site chefs. Are you ready to try something new?
Hands-On Approach
Our student wellness experts come together to offer programs that expand palates and minds. We present opportunities for students to explore a new world of flavor through fun. FLIK Independent School Dining sparks curiosity and adds a little spice to the school day.
Allergy Management
There’s nothing we take more seriously than safety. Our tried-and-true approach to accommodating dietary restrictions and protecting those with food allergies is backed by experience and expertise.
Performance Nutrition
From the classroom to the field, FLIK Independent School Dining is fueling student performance and enabling success. We’re nourishing the minds and bodies of team captains and future leaders with best-in-class nutrition standards.
Driving Innovation
Exposure to new ingredients and a celebration of global flavors is at the core of our programming. Our tailored approach keeps things keep things fresh and exciting for all students.
Hands-On Approach
It’s ok to play with your food! Rooted in fun, we empower students to make informed decisions about their food through creative tastings and exploring new foods, textures, and flavors.
Allergy Management
We prioritize healing through both food and education. Through our many partnerships, we’re able to help the next generation build stronger, longer-lasting habits they can take with them forever.
Performance Nutrition
Fueling for the field requires educating young athletes about how to reach their personalized nutrition goals.
What Makes FLIK Tick?
Ready to start a career that truly makes a difference? Our passion and dedication to the creation of beautiful, sustainable options start with our people and once we find the right talent, we encourage, value, and recognize their contributions. We provide hands-on training and education about trends, sustainability, and more in order to curate a company culture that is diverse, open to change, and ready to change the future.
WE’RE GLOBAL CITIZENS
We believe in taking responsibility and doing the right thing – always. With great respect for the planet and our students’ future, we commit to sustainable practices that reduce waste and demonstrate integrity. Through strategic partnerships and socially minded programs, FLIK Independent School Dining is making a difference.
Stories & Inspiration
Blog
Q&A with Dr. Michael Ebeling, Head of School at Summit School, on Aligning Dining with Mission, Community and Long-Term Value
February 24, 2026
We Are FLIK
At FLIK Independent School Dining, curiosity is always on the menu. Each year, our teams look beyond today’s plates to what is coming next in food, culture, and student preferences. As we plan for the 2026-2027 school year, forecasted food trends and Gen Alpha insights are helping guide menus and engagement programs that nourish bodies, spark interest,…
December 22, 2025
Recipes
Some days call for a treat that feels extra special — the kind that stops you mid-bite and makes you slow down just a little. Tis the season of all things cookies and with FLIK’s Flourless Chocolate Brownie Peppermint Crinkle Cookie, you’re sure to have a new seasonal favorite. These rich, decadent desserts deliver everything…
December 18, 2025
Recipes
Inside the Kitchens Where Family Memories Become Culinary Inspiration
November 20, 2025
Blog
Q&A with Dr. Michael Ebeling, Head of School at Summit School, on Aligning Dining with Mission, Community and Long-Term Value
By Carpenter, Jenna • February 24, 2026
Wellness
Clarity in a crowded food conversation.
By Carpenter, Jenna • January 5, 2026
We Are FLIK
At FLIK Independent School Dining, curiosity is always on the menu. Each year, our teams look beyond today’s plates to what is coming next in food, culture, and student preferences. As we plan for the 2026-2027 school year, forecasted food trends and Gen Alpha insights are helping guide menus and engagement programs that nourish bodies, spark interest,…
By wp-support • December 22, 2025
Recipes
Some days call for a treat that feels extra special — the kind that stops you mid-bite and makes you slow down just a little. Tis the season of all things cookies and with FLIK’s Flourless Chocolate Brownie Peppermint Crinkle Cookie, you’re sure to have a new seasonal favorite. These rich, decadent desserts deliver everything…
By Carpenter, Jenna • December 18, 2025
Recipes
Inside the Kitchens Where Family Memories Become Culinary Inspiration
By Carpenter, Jenna • November 20, 2025
Add A Little Spice To Your Dining Hall
As a family-founded and time-tested organization, we’re confident in our ability to meet your needs and surpass your expectations. Back by the strength of our parent company, FLIK Independent School Dining is equipped to bring you great value, fewer headaches, and a hospitality experience worthy of your school community.