DiningRD Blog

  • Strategic Initiatives for 2022

    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…

  • Take a Bite Out of IDDSI!

    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…

  • Is Your Kitchen in Crisis?

    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.…

  • Finding Joy in Food

    * 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…

  • 3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Plate

    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…

  • Making the Right Hire for Your Foodservice Operation

    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…

  • 5 Ingredients for Foodservice Leadership

    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 —…

  • OSHA Enforcement for COVID-19 Prevention

    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…

  • Grow and cook from the ground up!

    Consider the benefits of gardens in long term care communities What’s not to love about a beautiful garden? Whether at our home or throughout our neighborhood, gardens are a reminder that nature is all around us, the world is gorgeous, and life is worth slowing down for. The benefits of gardens are endless. So it…

  • Re-Opening the Dining Room

    There’s a lot to consider before re-opening the dining room in your community. Here are a few key considerations and best practices. A few basic points… For the dining room… Other considerations… Resources