Food Services


Food Services offers a wide variety of high quality, nutritious and made-to-order food/beverage menu selections at the Main Campus. Food Services also provides catering needs for college, community and corporate events.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT:

SPRING BREAK WEEK - MARCH 11 - 15:

Cafeteria: Closed

Beanery/Deli: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

                                                         

FINANCIAL AID FOOD CARDS:

Students can use their remaining financial aid each semester after all of their tuition, books, and supplies have been purchased to open a Financial Aid Food Card account. This card then can be used to purchase food/beverages from the Cafeteria or Beanery.

Students with financial aid can open an account on the first day of each semester. Any remaining funds on their Financial Aid Food Card at the end of each semester is refunded back to the student.

The next available dates to open a Financial Aid Food Card account are Tuesday, January 16, through Friday, February 16, 2024.

To apply for a Financial Aid Food Card, please click on the link below and complete the form.

https://forms.office.com/r/UNgKN5K7MJ

For more information, please stop by the Food Services Office in A-1007 or call 815.280.2338.  Please have your Student ID available.

 

ON-LINE ORDERING:

If you experience a blank page or error message when attempting to access the links below, please use Google Chrome or Edge as your browser.

The web address is: wolvesdentogo.hrpos.heartland.us/menu

 

Today's Soups and Specials


Visit Wolves Den To Go to place a cafeteria order to-go.

wolves Den TOGO logo

Visit CaterTrax for information regarding First Choice Cuisine Catering.

first Choice Cuisine logo

Operating hours for Catering are from 7:00 am - 2:30 pm (Monday thru Friday) during the fall and spring semesters and (Monday thru Thursday) in the summer.  Prior approval from Food Services is required for orders to be delivered after 2:30 p.m. and are subject to a 19% service charge.

All catering orders require a minimum of 7 days advance notice

Internal and external customers must coordinate all food and beverage provisions with JJC Food Services.  JJC Food Services has the right of first refusal for all catering needs.  Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

 

Main Campus

2024 Spring Semester

Operating Hours:                                                                              

Beanery:  7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-TH and 7:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. F                                                 

Cafeteria: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. M-F

J-Building Outlet "Howl Hut": 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. M-TH

 

The Beanery, Cafeteria and J-Building Outlet now accept cash, credit/debit cards, JJC Swipe and Financial Aid (PELL) Cards. Customers can order and purchase food and beverages via walk-up, Kiosk, and online orders.

The Cafeteria will be the pick-up point for Wolves Den To Go orders.

Our menu includes:

  • Breakfast and lunch favorites from the grill and fryer 
  • Made-to-order deli sandwiches & salads
  • Salad Bar
  • Pizza
  • House-made soups
  • A special priced entrée will also be featured on select days.
  • Chips, snacks, candy
  • Fountain and Bottled Beverages

You will experience our new state-of-the-art Heartland Point of Sale System with the following features:

  • Contactless payment options such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and digital gift cards
  • Credit card readers that will allow you to insert your own card for credit/debit transactions bypassing the cashier ever handling your card
  • Kiosk-style ordering using an iPad for Hot Breakfast, Grill, Fryer and Deli items eliminating the need for filling out paper tickets
  • Purchase and send a digital gift card via your email to co-workers and friends
  • Online Ordering/Payment from your office desktop. Click and save this link to your desktop: https://wolvesdentogo.hrpos.heartland.us
  • Download the FREE Heartland Guest App to order and pay from your mobile device. With the Heartland Guest App, you will be able to view your order history and track your points no matter if you purchased at the cafeteria, ordered on-line or ordered thru your mobile device regardless if you paid with cash or credit/debit card. Every purchase earns you points. Simply use your phone’s camera to scan one of the QR codes to get the Heartland Guest App on your mobile device.

QR Codes for app downloading

  • A loyalty program to reward you for your on-going patronage throughout the year regardless if you pay with cash, credit/debit card or order online. Your points can be redeemed with rewards for discounts on food and drink

Throughout the semester:

  • Spend $50.00… earn a $2.00 discount reward
  • Spend an additional $50.00… earn a $3.00 discount reward
  • Spend an additional $50.00… earn a $5.00 discount reward
  • You can save your rewards and use them at the time of your choosing

If you have any questions, please call Food Services: 815-280-2338 or 815-280-6653.

 

Catering Services

Food Services offers catering services for group events. Please visit First Choice Cuisine for more information or call 815-280-2541.

Operating Hours for Catering are from 7:00 am - 2:30 pm (Monday thru Friday) during the fall and spring semesters and (Monday thru Thursday) in the summer.  Prior approval from Food Services is required for orders to be delivered after 2:30 p.m. and are subject to a 19% service charge.

All catering orders require a minimum of 7 days advance notice

Internal and external customers must coordinate all food and beverage provisions with JJC Food Services.  JJC Food Services has the right of first refusal for all catering needs.  Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

 

Vending Machines
Selections include beverages and snack food items.

Vending machines are located in the following buildings:

  • Campus Center - A Building
  • B Building
  • D Concourse
  • E Building
  • H Building
  • J Building (First Floor and Lower Level)
  • T Building
  • U Building


Romeoville Campus

Vending machines are located in Building A on the first floor.

 

City Center

City Center vending machines are located on the second and fifth floors.

More of Your Questions Answered

  • What safety measures are in place in regard to COVID-19?

    • Food Services employees will be required to wear disposable gloves and hair restraints as well as perform frequent hand washing.

    • All Food Services employees are certified in proper food safety and handling by the Illinois Department of Health.

    • All counter-tops and high-touch surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis and cafeteria tables will be maintained during our operating hours.

  • Can I use my JJC Food Swipe Card to order online?

    No, but you can use it in person when you visit the Beanery or Cafeteria.