As the school year winds down, Chef Enrique Reyes is set to exit Sage Hill for a new opportunity in late May.

An essential for the students at Sage Hill is FLIK. Whether you want breakfast, lunch, or any snack, FLIK has what you need. Ever since Chef Enrique Reyes joined Sage’s community and became the Chef Manager in 2023, FLIK has been at its best. With fresh ingredients, great portions, and unlimited options, Reyes has enhanced FLIK to a level of quality that Sage is lucky to have.

He dedicates a significant amount of time prepping, cooking and serving food. But as a manager he also oversees employee schedules, budgets and picking menus. Reyes has put time, dedication, and hard work into FLIK. leaving a vast legacy for Sage as a whole.

His top priority as a chef is nutritiously making food delicious and said he’s changed the nutrition level at FLIK by investing in different healthy snacks and ingredients, whether that be the popular chocolate-covered quinoa crisps or the different fresh vegetables served on the side of lunch each day.

One of the reasons Reyes is loved by Sage Hill students is his kindness and charismatic personality. Many students have a good memory of him and his positive perspective, contributing to the heart and spirit of Sage Hill.

Sophomore Colette Moshayedi said will fondly remember her conversations with Reyes, adding how his warm personality sparked a new culture for FLIK and the Sage Hill community.

“[I’ve enjoyed] creating a place that’s inviting for the student body to come in and feel like this place is theirs,” Reyes said.