Menu Technology

DiningManager Menu Technology, Powered by Dietitian Intelligence

At DiningRD, we believe the menu is the heart of your community. That’s why we’ve created DiningManager, our comprehensive Menu Technology suite, built by nutrition and senior living industry experts. Powered by Dietitian Intelligence, DiningManager combines expert insight with intuitive design to deliver better dining outcomes for residents and staff alike.

Every DiningManager package includes Plateful, our core menu planning technology, as well as:

MealCard to manage resident data and create personalized dining experiences
Approve My Menu for easy dietitian signatures and simplified compliance
DiningHub, giving you access to essential resources like the Diet Manual, Policy & Procedure Manual, and inservice library to support survey readiness and staff training

You can further expand your capabilities with DiningManager add-ons, including:

CareSync for integrated resident data directly from your electronic medical record
VendorSync for automated food vendor integration and real-time pricing
TableSide for restaurant-style dining and empowering resident choice
Additional technology integrations to connect your dining operations seamlessly – discover more here

DiningManager and its add-ons empower your team to:

Increase efficiency and save on costs through streamlined processes
Offer joyful dining experiences with a flexible, resident-centered design
Easily maintain compliance and safety for dietary needs and allergen management
Make confident decisions with clear, actionable data
Streamline communications for smoother dining operations

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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