Menu Programs DiningManager Powered by PlateFul

Connecting menus, MealCard data, and resident needs to create personalized dining.

PlateFul, our intuitive drag-and-drop menu planning tool, combines Dietitian Intelligence with expert guidance to make menu creation easy and stress-free - all while cutting costs, reducing waste, and boosting resident satisfaction. The result? Measurable impact and simpler, smarter dining operations.

Our Core Technology

PlateFul:

Every PlateFul subscription includes flexible, cloud-based access as well as:

Integrated MealCard, Approve My Menu, and DiningHub
User-friendly, quick-start implementation
Unlimited users with customizable permissions
Unlimited training and support

Software Integrations

CareSync: Seamless Data Transfer

Seamlessly connect electronic medical records to PlateFul’s integrated MealCard.

VendorSync: Streamlined Ordering

Sync PlateFul ingredients with your vendor products.

TableSide: Tailored Digital Dining

Connect PlateFul menus and MealCard data to TableSide for elevated dining.

Wide Menu Variety

Choose from over 15 dietitian-approved menus, offering a range of options to meet diverse tastes, dietary requirements, and cultural preferences.

Easy Menu Customization

With our simple drag-and-drop feature, you can quickly adjust menus to fit your residents’ preferences and dietary needs—no hassle, just flexibility.

Personalized Care for Every Resident

Easily manage allergies, restrictions, and preferences, with the ability to customize meals down to the individual resident level for a truly personalized dining experience.

All-in-One MealCards

Our streamlined MealCard solution combines tray cards and tray tickets in one easy-to-use system, ensuring accurate meal service and improved efficiency for your staff.

Seamless EHR Integration

Keep everyone on the same page with real-time updates by connecting DiningRDs MealCard directly with electronic health records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date resident and dietary information.

Insights That Drive Better Decisions

Our detailed reports on ingredients, recipes, production, and clinical care give you the data you need to improve operations and enhance resident satisfaction.

Compliance Without the Stress

Meeting CMS, state, and IDDSI guidelines is easier than ever with our built-in nutritional analysis and extensive recipe database—compliance has never been this simple.

Dietitian Support When You Need It

Enhance your program with add-on options for dietitian consulting, giving you expert guidance tailored to your facility’s unique needs. You can also ensure peace of mind with add-on dietitian signature services, validating your menus for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.

Streamlined Ordering with VendorSync

Our system lets you create automated shopping lists synced with GFS products and sends them directly to your GFS cart, helping you save time, reduce waste, and cut costs.

Technology Solutions

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PlateFul

PlateFul, a menu and recipe program, is included in every DiningManager Menu Technology package, and requires no on-site training or set-up. All DiningManager products include on-boarding services as well as toll-free technical support.

MealCard

MealCard is user-friendly and designed to deliver personalized, efficient nutrition management for your residents - tracking food dislikes, allergies, snacks, supplements, and more. It supports your team with numerous reports and ensures each resident receives safe, personalized care at every meal.

TableSide

TableSide digital dining uses menus from Plateful and resident data from MealCard to provide resident-centered, restaurant-style service. With seamless integration and handheld tablet technology, it keeps choice at the forefront of your dining program, while streamlining service from order entry to delivery.

Client Successes

"As the National Director of Culinary Operations, implementing DiningRD has been a game-changer for our communities. The platform is easy to use, saving our teams significant time on menu planning, inventory, and compliance tasks. Customer service is consistently responsive and knowledgeable, providing real support when needed. We've seen clear cost savings through better inventory control and reduced food waste. Most importantly, DiningRD aligns with our culinary philosophy—supporting fresh, resident-centered meals while maintaining consistency and quality across all locations."

— Joel Walding, National Director of Culinary Operations, Artis Senior Living

“It … ultimately comes down to the right partnerships in our industry that share the same vision of embracing change and advancing technology to adapt to a continuously evolving work force in our industry to help aid, exceed expectations, and enhance our resident experience! DiningRD is one of these partnerships that has hands down changed our program in the right direction!”
— Brian Gallo, Corporate Director of Dining Services, Priority Life Care

"I absolutely love working with DiningRD! When I collaborated with them at a previous senior living company, their support was incredibly helpful, and the team was truly amazing. I'm excited for the opportunity to work with them again. Their responsiveness and willingness to accommodate specific needs - make them stand out as a partner."

—Tami Sebastian, Executive Director, Vitality Living Lake Forest

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