Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

You name itits probably changed since COVID-19 altered how kitchens operate, especially in senior living. Dysfunction in a kitchen environment isnt something anyone should have to tolerate, so making your food management services as healthy and productive as possible should be at the top of your to-do list.

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Culinary Services Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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.” Food waste in senior living presents multiple challenges.

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Between planning meals, coaching wellness, testing recipes, and teaching people about nutrition, these dietary professionals make a huge difference in keeping your residents healthy. Especially in places like senior living and long-term care, they’re key to making sure everyone gets the right food.

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

From kitchen staff to dining room attendants, those who work with seniors in memory care are necessary to support residents in long-term memory care as they battle the impact Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders have on the eating experience. Taste Last but not least, taste is central to creating a dementia-friendly eating space.

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 27, 2024

Typically, the first answer that comes to mind isn’t the food. 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.

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 10, 2024

Between finding the right living arrangement and ensuring they’ll have the appropriate number of social engagements (and everything in between), you have a lot to cover — including your dining program. What does your food service management program currently look like?

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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 12, 2024

Since 2020, the food service industry hasn’t had it easy. If you’re like most senior living leadership staff, you’re feeling the pressure to increase your number, and fast. In 2023, we shared our best practices for retaining food service employees. Unfortunately, this is still the case.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

has seen a 25% increase in overall food prices since the end of 2019. As the leader of a senior living community (SLC), we know you undoubtedly feel the burden of the price jump. Build Local Partnerships for Better Value Partnering with local vendors and farmers benefits your senior living community and surrounding areas.

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In senior living, culture is at the forefront of everything. 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!

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Thomas Cuisine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Key Highlights of the Partnership Elevating Culinary Standards: Thomas Cuisine and MHA will collaborate to introduce cutting-edge culinary techniques and practices, ensuring that hospital dining services meet the highest standards of quality and nutrition. READY FOR A FRESH TAKE ON FOODSERVICE?

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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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The Food Service Wellness Institute

APRIL 8, 2019

To Facilitate Healthier Dining in Businesses, Hospitals, Schools, and Senior Living Facilities, we are pleased to announce the official launch of The Food Service Wellness Institute™ (FSWI) the onsite food service industry's leading vehicle for national wellness certification, education, standards, and resources.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Culinary Services Group will assume responsibility for dining services at T.J. The decision to change food service providers was made by the hospital administration to improve patient satisfaction and position the hospital at the forefront of modern patient service. “We Samson Community Hospital, T.J.

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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

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

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. Does your senior living community prioritize any of these values? It helps you retain staff.

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Unidine

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Unidine Lifestyles Provides Comfort and Nutrition to Residents of Senior Living Communities The dinner table is where many families gather daily to tell stories, provide support, and share some laughs. The Fresh Food Pledge & Memory Fare A good diet is a vital part of aging well.

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Thomas Cuisine

APRIL 19, 2023

Such was the case with Alison Patt, who joined Thomas Cuisine in 2020 with the desire to further our mission around Real Food. Many parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism have found that a real food diet can help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with the condition.

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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

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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Thomas Cuisine

JUNE 22, 2023

Meet Four Thomas Cuisine Team Members Making an Impact Cassie Ruckel, Patient Cook Antonio Gonzalez, Transporter Sandra Kennedy, Nutrition and Dining Department Office Assistant Jenny Cruz, Unit Host Lead There’s no denying that people are at the heart of food and service. He often goes above and beyond without being asked.

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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

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. It can be challenging to accommodate everyone in a senior community with a large diversity.

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Thomas Cuisine

JANUARY 15, 2025

“ Thomas Cuisine, a foodservice management company dedicated to their real food mission, is reflecting on a transformative year marked by significant growth, innovation, and meaningful partnerships. In 2024, Thomas Cuisine fueled over 30 million meals across healthcare, senior living, corporate dining, and independent schools.

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AHF

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The BOD welcomed two new Directors at Large, each having a long history of involvement with AHF’s various committees and programs and poised to contribute their insights and passion to AHF’s projects: Aatul Jain, MSML, CEC, CDM CFPP System Executive Chef, Saint Peter’s University Hospital Andrew Bergman, MS Director of Food and Nutrition Services, (..)

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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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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. Polyphenol-rich foods, such as berries and green tea, also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

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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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