Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, California
With the goal of transforming the Samohi campus into the optimal learning facility for the 21st century student, several phases of construction spanning the next 20 years are planned. Included in phase one and two is the design and construction of the new multi level Discovery building, including 30 classrooms and a new cafeteria that will function as a multi-use cafetorium.
Features within the cafeteria include:
- 1 self-serve salad bar
- 4 food platforms directly adjacent to the Main Kitchen and Support area(s)
- 1 breakfast bar
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Project Data
Project Type | Completion |
---|---|
New Construction | 2021 |
Engagement Type | Role |
Design-Bid
| Programming / Concept / Foodservice Design / Construction Admin. |
Project Size | Foodservice Size |
194,000 Sq. Ft | 10,490 Sq. Ft |
Foodservice Cost | LEED |
$1,100,000 | Platinum / Gold / Silver / Bronze |
Operation Type | Serving Capacity |
Student Cafe / Central Kitchen | 1,500 meals/day on-site 2,500 meals/day off-site |
Total Seat | |
40,000 meals/day |
This kitchen exceeds our expectations! The front-of-house design is open for the students, it allows them to see the variety of food on offer compared to the old kitchen where students did not have that option.”
Audrey Mitchell | Director of Nutrition Services
Perris High School District
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