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Staffing Trends in Food Service 

Culinary Services Group

Why allow these gaps to fall on your shoulders and increase your workload, when you can hire quality staff (and a stellar food service management program partner) to help you? In this blog, we’ll debrief you on today’s food service staffing trends and give you some ways to implement them.

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Sustainability in Food Service

Culinary Services Group

But what about the other, more nuanced factors that are quietly shaping the future of healthcare – like sustainability? Sustainability in long-term care food service goes beyond figuring out how to “go green.” Some studies have explored this, even showing that plate color influences food waste in senior care.

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Building Your Team from Within: How to Retain Your Best Food Service Employees

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Since 2020, the food service industry hasn’t had it easy. In 2023, we shared our best practices for retaining food service employees. How to Identify Strong Leaders Within Your Team As a community leader, you’ve likely got more on your plate than you can handle — especially regarding food service management.

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Engaging Food Service Employees

Culinary Services Group

At Culinary Services Group (CSG), we prioritize employee well-being and are always thinking of ways to make our programs fit the needs of staff. We’ve found several effective strategies to enhance the recruitment and retention of food service employees. Look no further than Culinary Services Group.

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Going “Green” in Long-Term Care: Strategies for Sustainability in Food Service

Culinary Services Group

Sustainability in food service takes this approach and applies it to every aspect of meal planning, preparation, and consumption within senior living communities. This means focusing on environmentally friendly practices and ensuring that the food you serve meets all your residents’ diverse cultural and dietary needs.

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4 Strategies for Managing Your Food Budget When Grocery Prices Keep Rising

Culinary Services Group

Conduct regular inventory checks to avoid overstocking and reduce spoilage Optimize food storage and handling procedures to maintain freshness Repurpose leftover ingredients into value-added products (e.g., composting, recycling, food donation) Train staff on portion control and waste reduction techniques 4.

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Create Belonging in Senior Living by Diversifying Dining Programs

Culinary Services Group

Impact, Not Intent In senior living communities, good intentions aren’t enough when it comes to food service management. Food service management teams must prioritize resident satisfaction and quality of life, so establishing ways to collect ongoing feedback is key. Impact matters more than intent.