According to a study published in FoodService Director, food service software has enabled many kitchens to perform more efficiently. The magazine pointed out that while there were learning curves to overcome, the benefits outweighed training difficulties. Understand the benefits For hospital Read More >>
Create more gluten-free recipes
Individuals working in health care food service are aware of the importance of dietary restrictions. Food service directors know that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will require foods labeled as "gluten-free" to have less than 20 parts per million of gluten starting next year. As 2013 draws Read More >>
Easy ways to cater to vegetarian patients and diners
Those who work in healthcare food service are aware of dietary restrictions and the importance of following the guidelines. For kitchen staff, catering to specific nutritional needs is a constant practice. The culinary creativity needed to craft delicious and healthy meals can translate to patients Read More >>
Cut down on food waste
Hospitals looking to cut costs can benefit from investing in food service software that will help their kitchens track nutrition, inventory, meal preparation and more. Healthcare food service workers are aware that their department can produce a large volume of waste if the procedure isn't Read More >>
Simple color-coded food labels can help diners choose healthier meals
Many hospitals across the nation are looking to improve meal options in an effort to promote healthier diets for patients, visitors and staff. Massachusetts General Hospital's health care food service has implemented a creative and fun way for diners to assess the nutrition of their food Read More >>
Introduce ethnic variety to your breakfast options
Breakfast is an important meal for everyone. However, some traditional American fare can be high in carbohydrates and other fats, undermining nutrition while providing fuel for the day. However, those working in healthcare food service can turn to ethnic cuisine for a potential solution to this Read More >>
UNC Hospital creates a new way to appeal to diners
University of Carolina hospital has taken a new approach in its health care food service model by developing 13 different restaurant concepts within the institution's dining hall. Creating specialization By implementing restaurant concepts, Angelo Mojica, the director of nutrition services for Read More >>
Offer tasty vegetarian meals
Including vegetarian options in hospital food service helps make the cafeteria more appealing to a broader audience. However, it's important to create actual vegetarian meals rather than simply increasing the portion size of vegetable sides. Hospital kitchens are often pressed for time, so Read More >>
Increase speed, efficiency and patient satisfaction with pod systems
Mealtime traffic in hospital kitchens can be hectic. The sheer volume of orders alone can be daunting, but health care food service also has to consider the possible medical conditions and thereby, dietary concerns of patients. Institutions looking to increase efficiency in the kitchens should Read More >>
Hold a food competition among local hospitals
Healthcare institutions have been reevaluating their hospital food service as one of the sectors where they can heighten patient satisfaction as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Though plans for improvement may be daunting for some facilities and their kitchen staff, Read More >>
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