Jacksonville-based Stellar Inc. opened a 6,500-square-foot nutrition center at its Mandarin headquarters on April 16 that provides free drinks and meals to employees.
Stellar said its grand opening event featured partnerships with food vendors including Kathy’s Table, a Jacksonville meal prep service that prepares and delivers gluten- and dairy-free meals. Aramark is a Philadelphia-based food service company that plans to offer grab-and-go food for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
“We strongly believe that a healthy and unique atmosphere for our employees is the key to our company’s success. More than just a place to eat, we create an environment that cares for the overall well-being of our employees. This is a space we have strategically created to serve our customers,” Stacey King, Stellar’s chief human resources officer, said in a news release.
Stellar said it has 277 employees in Jacksonville.
The nutrition center, located at 2900 Hartley Road, offers everything from fresh smoothies to hot meals.
Stellar Nutrition Center has a television screen in its gathering area.
Stella said all food on campus, including food trucks, grab-and-go meals, drinks, and Kathy’s Table, is provided free to employees who check out via an app on their smartphones at kiosks, and inventory and usage information is provided at kiosks. He said he could manage it.
Stella previously said the center will serve as a social hub for colleagues from various business units, providing a casual environment for departmental gatherings and interactions.
Mr. Stella said the characteristics of the nutrition center are as follows.
• Drink station with fresh juices, nitro cold brew coffee and Bevi smart water dispenser.
• Food trucks operate twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, offering a variety of cuisines including Mexican, Asian and American cuisine.
• Aramark food for grab-and-go will be available daily at the market.
• Employees can order Kathy’s Table meals one week in advance.
• Collaboration table designed to provide a plug-and-play experience and alternative workspace for employees
Stella says its nutrition center is one of the approaches the company takes to promote employee well-being, and that “thriving workplaces are built on healthy, productive workforces.” I am aware of that,” he said.
The city on Jan. 26 issued a permit to convert office space on the first floor of Building 1 into a nutrition center for $1.28 million.
Community table at Stella Nutrition Center.
Plans show open areas and lounges, takeout counters, drink counters and rest counters.
Stellar announced on March 4 that it would make a significant investment in revitalizing its Jacksonville campus, but did not disclose the amount invested.
Headquarters renovations include improvements to the office work environment and on-campus nutrition, fitness and wellness centers.
Stella Corporation managed the construction. The architect is Kasper Architects + Associates.
“We are focused on employee engagement and well-being through our campus improvement efforts,” CEO Brian Cappelle said in a news release.
Founded 39 years ago, Stellar is a design, engineering, construction, refrigeration and mechanical services company.
Another image of the seating area at Stellar Nutrition Center.
The fitness and wellness center is expected to be completed by October and will include facility upgrades that will provide employees with a state-of-the-art workspace that increases productivity, minimizes distractions, and provides a personal private office. It is scheduled. Additional office renovation work is scheduled to begin in April.
Stellar occupies four buildings totaling about 80,600 square feet on nearly four acres on a campus located northwest of San Jose Boulevard and Interstate 295, according to property records.
These were manufactured from 1987 to 1991.
The city separately issued permits for an approximately $1.7 million renovation of 8,322 square feet of Stellar office space on the second floor east side of Building 2.
Stella Nutrition Center seating area.
Stellar has more than 750 employees in 50 locations serving commercial, industrial, and public sector markets in the United States and around the world.
The company builds food processing plants, cold storage warehouses, distribution centers, commercial buildings, military facilities, and more.
Stella said the company was founded in 1985 as a 12-person company specializing in refrigeration contracting, maintenance, service and parts supply, and later spun off to become a diversified contracting company.
