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If you have ever found yourself searching for a policy or in-service? Don’t spend another minute searching… keep the latest resources at your fingertips. Here are 5 resources you should have up to date: Guideline and Procedure Manual Guidelines and Procedures should be your resource to the basic ‘Who, What, When, Where, Why, How’ for…

DiningRD is proud to offer monthly continuing education FREE to Registered Dietitians and Certified Dietary Managers. You won’t want to miss our 2022 calendar of events! February 2nd – Name that Diet: A Review of Commonly Used Nutrition Interventions February 23rd – Back to Basics: Sanitation Standards (Sanitation) March 29th – Management 101: Bootcamp for…

At DiningRD, we continue to center our business goals and values around a core philosophy that food brings joy to the seniors we serve. Our continued commitment to nurturing joy in senior living is driven by the inspiring work of our clients and partners. The challenges of the past several months have further highlighted opportunities…

It’s here – IDDSI Getting started with IDDSI does not have to difficult… start with a Fork and Spoon! Learning a new language can be challenging Doing away with food lists Need help with your menu? DiningRD has the menu resources you need! Ask a menu support specialist for more information about adding the IDDSI…

Are you feeling a strain on your foodservice operations? You’re not alone. Foodservice operators have been reporting record staffing shortages as well as a number of other compounding issues that create a bit of a sticky situation. While there is no magic wand (or whisk), there are several strategies you can consider for your operation.…

* Joy is a personal preference. Stop for a minute and consider the last time you savored a perfect bite. Is your mouth watering just looking at those tender ribs and golden french fries? Joy comes in all shapes and sizes. But at DiningRD, we know one thing is for sure – food brings us…

Easy Techniques to Elevate Mealtime Mealtime should be a multi-sensory experience; see, smell, taste. These 3 easy tips make a world of difference and take your meal-prep to the next level, making everything both nutritious AND delicious. 1. An organized kitchen is a successful kitchen Mise en place is a French cooking term that means…

People are the greatest asset to an organization, and perhaps that is no more true than in the world of foodservice operations for long-term care facilities. Residents deserve to have their every want and need catered to by your staff, whether it’s you as the foodservice manager or your greeters, servers, cooks, and other wait…

Imagine for a second that you’ve decided to cook up an exciting new meal for your residents. As the foodservice manager, you and your team talk it through and have the entire recipe mapped out in a matter of a few minutes. All you need to do is go shopping for the right ingredients —…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has shared important resources for employers in order to ensure a safe and healthy workplace, free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Implementing a workplace COVID-19 prevention program is the most effective way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at work. OSHA is…