Enhancing food safety, transparency, and operational flexibility through strategic planning and technology is essential for improving staffing efficiency and reducing waste in modern food service design. hese objectives were key in repositioning dining at Hoosier Village as the campus expanded with new residential living apartments. The Social, featuring local breweries and a live back bar fireplace, invites residents for pre-dinner drinks and a small plates tapas menu. The outdated "Green Onion" bistro was transformed into the new Grill Restaurant, offering short-order, fast-casual service. Additionally, the self-serve market "Dash" provides 24/7 grab-and-go options for residents, staff, and visitors using self-checkout technology.