Culinary Digital

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Youre Not Focusing Enough on Profits (Really) Food service management organizations operate in a unique space compared to more conventional restaurants, but that doesnt mean they can afford to ignore the need to boost profits.

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Culinary Digital

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Customer retention, shifting demographics, manual processes, and changing economies are some significant challenges various food service managers face today. CS Lite is a new solution built on the expertise and success of our flagship foodservice management suite, effectively overseeing the day-to-day operations of cafeterias.

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 10, 2024

What does your food service management program currently look like? In this case, consistency through intentional dietary planning and person-centered care regarding things like portion size and food quality can help prevent nutritional issues and deficiencies from worsening or causing other health problems.

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 25, 2024

Instead of only looking at a potential employee’s customer service skills, you need to account for nutrition education, familiarity with the diverse needs of today’s seniors , and an ability to adapt to ever-changing food and safety health requirements. What are current staffing trends in food service?

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Culinary Services Group

OCTOBER 9, 2024

With this in mind, following standard nutrition guidelines, you can forecast accurate portion sizes to ensure residents receive the required nutrients, vitamins, and minerals throughout the day. Portion control is one of many ways we do this for those communities that trust us as their food service management partner.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

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. composting, recycling, food donation) Train staff on portion control and waste reduction techniques 4.

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Culinary Digital

MARCH 14, 2025

School menu software can help rectify this issue by reducing reliance on outside food sources. Menu and recipe customization can allow operators to change their recipes, adjust their menus, add nutritional information, and take additional steps to improve variety and meet dietary needs.

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 10, 2024

Behavioral health and nutritional care are interrelated, so planning for both is essential to providing holistic services to residents. Structural Changes – Long-term poor nutrition alters brain structure, impacting signal transmission efficiency.

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you begin celebrating more diverse holidays (even if you don’t have residents from that culture in your community), introduce different cultural dishes to your menu, or have nutrition presentations on specific cultural meals, don’t settle for the bare minimum! Start teaching staff about your kitchen culture on their first day.

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Culinary Services Group

AUGUST 28, 2024

Nutrition contributes to improving all three. Poor nutrition can also worsen these conditions, ultimately decreasing the quality of life for residents in your community. Sensory Age-Related Changes Seniors may experience sensory changes affecting their relationship with food as they age. But what does that mean?

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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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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 12, 2024

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. Suggests new menu ideas, food presentation, or delivery methods to improve resident satisfaction?

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Dining is central to the aging experience because it serves as a cornerstone for social interaction, nutrition, and sensory enjoyment. If the answer to any of those questions is no, it’s a sign that it may be time to find a community that offers more resident-friendly decisions as part of its food service management program.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 8, 2024

Our nutrition experts spend a lot of time working with your staff and residents to find a food service plan that addresses your community’s specific needs. At Culinary Services Group, we want to help you achieve this by using our meal plans and dining services to provide innovative food service management approaches.

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Fresh Ideas

APRIL 18, 2024

The nutrition priorities of college students include: 1. Physical and Mental Wellbeing When it comes to nutrition, Gen Zers prioritize bolstering their physical and mental health. Leave this field empty if you're human: The post The Rise of Protein-Rich Meals in Dining Halls appeared first on Fresh Ideas Food Service Management.

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Culinary Services Group

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Both are vital to providing quality long-term care, where culture, capabilities, and cost are all factors you must consider as you figure out what services to outsource and which ones you already have the resources to provide. Look at what you’re doing, if it works, and why. It helps you retain staff.

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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. Culinary Services Group is your partner in making your community more environmentally conscious.

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 26, 2023

Patients are allowed to participate in diet-related decisions, making choices about the foods they eat to manage a medical condition while maintaining a desire to eat and enjoy food. At Culinary Services Group, each of our offered plans are designed with resident preference in mind.

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Culinary Services Group

AUGUST 9, 2023

Combined with global warming and climate change, these nutritional changes are predicted to continue into the future. This means that the food your residents were used to eating during their childhood isn’t going to be the same as what they’ll enjoy during retirement. However, according to the Harvard T.C.

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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. In smaller communities (<50 beds), 3 in 10 residents carried the diagnosis, but the percentages are higher in communities with more than 50 beds. Balance portion sizes according to a resident’s needs.

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 24, 2024

However, sometimes trends go from a viral fad to part of the essential nutrition guidelines for seniors. Ask yourself these questions about how to incorporate this food trend into your dining program. Schedule a call today to learn how to partner with us to enhance your community’s food service management and dining program.

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Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Furthermore, the program provides educational materials for a variety of topics including nutrition, exercise, healthy and mindful eating, sustainability and food waste, heart health, and more. Get the latest insight on food service trends and management tips sent straight to your inbox.

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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. Because of this, you should assess whether the kitchen prioritizes food health. Asking all the right questions.

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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. F-812 – Procuring, Storing, Serving, Prepping, and Sanitizing Let’s get started by looking at the fundamentals of food safety.

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If youre interested in learning more about how we help long-term care communities and other residential healthcare organizations with staffing and nutrition, schedule a meeting with one of our sales team experts today! Our blend of strategy and personalization allows us to support you and your team.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

“We pride ourselves on listening to patient feedback and are confident that the partnership with Culinary Services Group will assist us in providing the best possible experience for our patients,” said Jim Lee, Executive Vice President for Support Services at T.J. Regional Health. “We

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Culinary Services Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Along with a push for more person-centered dining , our meal plans help long-term care residents experience different flavors and textures or have a diet that better adapts to their nutritional needs. Looking ahead to 2024, the landscape of the food industry is evolving.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 10, 2023

Saul once said, “Good nutrition and vitamins do not directly cure disease; the body does. Regardless of diagnosis, people should have access to the balanced diet and nutrition support they deserve. The post Discovering the Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-Being first appeared on Culinary Services Group.

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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 21, 2023

This way, residents and their families know where their food comes from and can enjoy knowing that it’s prepared from scratch. At Culinary Services Group, our registered dietitians incorporate fresh food into every food service management plan because we know how important a healthy, well-balanced meal is for an older adult’s health.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Connection Between Food Safety and Quality Care In healthcare settings, it’s easy to think of food service as a different sphere entirely from clinical care. Food is an important part of patient well-being. It provides nutrition and can aid in recovery from illnesses and surgeries.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 24, 2023

Staff dietitians can conduct these assessments, work with other food service staff to implement changes based on their findings, and ensure that all safety and nutrition standards are being followed. Researching Foods and Holidays Researching foods from different cultures is another step in creating a culturally diverse menu.

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JAMIX

JANUARY 11, 2022

Food safety is not only about hygiene or ingredients that comply with regulations; it is also about nutritional quality of food and allergens. Copyright 2021 NACUFS®️. Published with permission Anna SkyttäMarketing DirectorJAMIX Inc.

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JAMIX

JANUARY 11, 2022

Food safety is not only about hygiene or ingredients that comply with regulations; it is also about nutritional quality of food and allergens. Copyright 2021 NACUFS®️. Published with permission Anna SkyttäMarketing DirectorJAMIX Inc.

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Culinary Services Group

JANUARY 10, 2024

Independence is just as important as inclusivity, especially if your community uses a person-centered approach to dining — something both the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) and the nutrition experts at Culinary Services Group recommend.

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Fresh Ideas

APRIL 5, 2023

Health Having grown up in an age of health and wellness, Gen Z-ers care deeply about eating healthy, fresh, nutrient-heavy, and additive-free foods. According to a Tufts Nutrition Report, around 50% say they would pay more for foods they perceive as healthy, compared to 32% of Millennials.

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Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Via the FreshX app, students can pre-order food and collect it whenever convenient. This means they don’t need to hang out in long dining lines to get their nutrition. Share below: Get the latest insight on food service trends and management tips sent straight to your inbox.

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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. But which ones should you prioritize?

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