Culinary Services Group

MARCH 27, 2024

Nutrition, especially high-quality dietary care, is often seconded to other, seemingly more pressing patient care matters. However, doing this has caused a significant gap in nutrition for patients. Providing the nutritional support your patients’ needs has more benefits than simply meeting the outlined standards, though.

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 10, 2024

For seniors living in long-term care, a consistent dining experience can significantly improve their quality of life. A 2017 survey of senior living community executives confirms this, revealing that the quality and consistency of food and service are the top elements of a successful dining program.

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Over the past five years, culinary leaders in community settings have been pressured to increase staffing, reduce burnout, improve hiring practices, comply with health and safety standards, and more. You name itits probably changed since COVID-19 altered how kitchens operate, especially in senior living.

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 25, 2024

Did you know that techniques for staffing your dining program in a senior living community differ from hiring in a dine-in restaurant? What are current staffing trends in food service? The food service industry hasn’t had it easy since COVID-19. At CSG, we think it’s the latter.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As the leader of a senior living community (SLC), we know you undoubtedly feel the burden of the price jump. It’s helpful to discuss this information with your staff, including nutritionists, kitchen prep staff, servers, nurses, and others who can help analyze menu item popularity, ingredient expenses, and nutritional value.

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Culinary Services Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Sustainability in long-term care food service goes beyond figuring out how to “go green.” Long-term care staff leaders already consider the unique needs of their senior residents when it comes to their nutrition, health, and safety. Food waste in senior living presents multiple challenges.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Regional Health partners with Culinary Services Group to provide new menus, healthier choices, and happier patients. Regional Health is partnering with food management company Culinary Services Group to provide innovative menus and freshly prepared meals while enhancing patient engagement and satisfaction.

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 13, 2024

During this year’s National Nutrition Month, we’re going beyond encouraging you to eat healthier. From sustainability to person-centered dining, RDs are equipped with the knowledge and training specific to help you navigate the complexities of nutrition and dietary needs. But a lot of the time, that’s easier said than done – right?

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Morrison Living

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As we look to move forward after the very challenging last couple of years, health and nutrition is in the limelight more than ever. Learn more about our culinary services here at Morrison Living and how we can help you build community one meal at a time. Did you try this recipe for yourself?

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Culinary Services Group

JANUARY 10, 2024

Here are three ways to create adaptive dining experiences and tips to help you achieve this in your senior living community. Why Low Vision Lunches Matters As a senior living community staff leader, you know how accessibility and inclusivity improve the resident experience for older adults.

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With 70% of older adults (65+) requiring long-term care as they age, the need for senior living communities is only growing with time. Dining is central to the aging experience because it serves as a cornerstone for social interaction, nutrition, and sensory enjoyment. November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month.

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Culinary Services Group

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When searching for a dining services management partner, you want one that brings a new flair to your culinary options and enhances the ones you already offer – which is where the benefits of alignment come in. How do you know when a dining services partner is right for you? first appeared on Culinary Services Group.

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Is nutrition a priority? Older adults need different nutritional requirements than other age groups, specifically more protein, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins B6, B12, and E. Another element we incorporate into the communities we serve involves one of our Culinary Promise: to create a culture of trust.

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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 12, 2024

If you’re like most senior living leadership staff, you’re feeling the pressure to increase your number, and fast. Focuses on delivering personalized care and service to each resident, considering their unique needs and preferences? Can explain menus, ingredients, and nutritional value to residents and families?

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 12, 2023

Brush up on your F-Tag knowledge with this overview of some of the most common food and nutrition tags and how Culinary Services Group can help you avoid them. If you outsource your culinary staff to a food service management provider like Culinary Services Group, they can help you stay on top of updated training requirements.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 24, 2023

The senior population is only growing and diversifying more with each year. Because of that, senior living communities must be ready to accommodate the needs of a larger, more diverse variety of seniors. At Culinary Services Group, diversity is a large part of our philosophy.

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Culinary Services Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

Creating a holistic recovery program through person-centered care, which focuses on proper nutrition to aid in healing the body and mind, is considered the gold-star treatment. Hospitals are already starting to reform their dining programs; now its time to spread this to inpatient addiction and recovery services.

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 24, 2024

While seemingly brief and unimportant for senior living communities, food trends are essential to keeping up with the latest generation of older adults. Plus, it helps your senior living community stay competitive and attract new residents while maintaining the ones you have. What’s the most common food left on the plate?

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

High cholesterol and diabetes, two health conditions that significantly impact nutritional health, are also comorbid with heart disease. Being proactive about cardiovascular health is achievable in your community, most easily through your culinary program. At Culinary Services Group, we take both of those things seriously.

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 19, 2023

As you choose the foods for your weekly grocery trip or your dining program’s menu, incorporating ones filled with the necessary vitamins and nutrients older adults need can go a long way in improving an older adult’s nutritional health. At Culinary Services Group, we love working with these types of organizations.

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 27, 2025

In December of 2024, we predicted three nutrition-focused things that senior living and health organizations would focus on: personalized dining plans, increased resident involvement, and memorable table experiences. Read more about how we do this in our blog The Freedom of Culinary Choice. Hint: its always trending.

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Senior living communities are places where older adults can comfortably and enjoyably spend their retirement years. 5 Reasons to Encourage Socializing in Senior Dining Lets look at five reasons why you should encourage social dining in your senior living community. It boosts mental health.

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