This year, Taher Food Service Leader, Lynn Lynch, added two new employees to assist her Taher staff. Andrea, who has been involved in the Benilde-St. Margaret’s community previously worked up front at the register while Gysnnia, brand new to BSM, works on cooking the lunch for the day.

The first new employee is Andrea, who has previously worked with the drama department here at Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Although Andrea is already familiar with the ins and outs of BSM, she is still adjusting to her new position. Having worked as a stage manager for the BSM drama department’s musicals, Andrea has already established relationships with some of the students and staff. She formerly worked two jobs, but she said it is much easier to have it all in one location here at BSM. Andrea’s new job keeps her busy all day, as she has part of the morning to get her personal tasks done before heading to work at the cafeteria around lunchtime. After her lunch duties are over, she goes straight to rehearsal for the school play, then leaves BSM at about seven at night. “The biggest [adjustment] for me is just learning where all of the food [selections] are on the new cash register,” Andrea said.

The second new lunch staff member is Gysinna. She has not previously worked at BSM and she is excited to be working in the kitchen preparing lunch for the students each day. Since BSM serves over 1,000 students, the demand in the kitchen is always high. Lynch decided to hire another kitchen staff member to prepare enough food for each lunch period of the day. Her transition to her new position has been easy, as she thinks that everyone is very nice and it is easy to work at BSM. Gysnnia also has a very long day. “I get here at six in the morning and leave at two in the afternoon. During the day I make salads and all of the food that you see,” Gysnnia said.