Menu software is a necessity in planning menus for seniors in nursing homes, assisted living, and other group situations. A dietary manager must manage many aspects of meal planning that can be computerized to ensure that each resident receives a meal that is palatable, in line with dietary restrictions, and within budget. Menu Planning Poses …
One of the great elements of being a manager, executive, or administrator in the health care industry, and I mean this to include assisted living, is the opportunity to work with a diverse group of personalities and skill sets. The range of professional disciplines needed to operate a health care or personal care organization is …
Imagine you’re in charge of meal planning for a large summertime event in small-town Idaho. There will be 200 attending; your budget is large and you have a professional chef at your disposal. Now imagine you are in Louisiana in mid-winter with a gathering of 12. Your budget is small and you are working alone. …
“Beef and corn prices will dramatically increase!” This is something we’ve been told recently. Drama does get our attention. But often, when it comes to increases in the line item food cost, we tend to look the other way. Why do we give so little thought to the process of controlling food cost? On one …
The fountain of youth has long been fantasized about and sought after; so has buried treasure. I however, pursue the perfect menu and just like the mystical and enchanting fables, it simply does not exist. But just because it doesn’t exist does not mean I won’t try to find it anyway. To date I have …
4 Essential Steps To Assisted Living Menu Planning The quality and taste of food in assisted living facilities is one of the primary complaints residents have. How can your team prepare a menu that utilizes high quality foods and fits within your appropriated budget? Consider these 4 essential tips to prepare a quality meal plan …
