If you work in hospital food service, it's important that you stay on top of all the latest trends in the industry. Recently, Food Service Director magazine conducted its annual Hospital Census, which combined data from 123 hospitals to create a report on food and beverage purchase trends. The Read More >>
Tips for crafting a healthier burger
Patient satisfaction scores are important to food service management workers, which is why you probably strive to provide patients with food that is both delicious and healthy. So how do hamburgers play into this? Well, unfortunately the traditional burger made with red meat can be high in saturated Read More >>
Tips for cooking with healthier oils
Are you looking for ways to make your hospital menu healthier without sacrificing taste? If you work in hospital food service management, chances are the answer to that question is "yes." One of the simplest ways to do this is to cook with healthier oils and skip the unhealthier varieties - as well Read More >>
Simple ways to cut calories from hospital menu items
It's often understood amongst those in hospital food service management, that it can sometimes be difficult to balance clinical nutrition and patient satisfaction. The reason? You want to serve patients tasty food that they enjoy, but it also has to be healthy to help them stay fit while they're in Read More >>
Researchers working to fight food allergies
Hospital food service management workers know the importance of making sure that any patients with food allergies are only being served meals that are safe for them. Food allergies are no small matter, especially since they can be fatal. This is why researchers are constantly looking for ways to Read More >>
Diabetic-friendly foods to add to your hospital menu
Working in hospital food service, you likely know how important it is to provide patients dealing with certain dietary restrictions with a number of options on your hospital menu. It's also especially important to feature meals that cater to diabetic patients, since a growing number of Americans may Read More >>
Big changes coming to hospital food service
If you work in the hospital food service industry, you may be interested in updating and improving your hospital menu, but have not had an opportunity to do so. If so, now may be the time to finally change things around. According to a recent article published by USA Today, hospitals across the U.S. Read More >>
Boost sanitary practices through greater customer engagement
Hospital food service managers have a number of unique challenges to face in order to create a successful, efficient and attractive dining room and kitchen. On the one hand, operators must strive to create a warm and welcoming environment while maintaining high levels of customer and patient Read More >>
3 areas of focus for saving energy in your hospital food service operation
When it comes to running a business, just about everything boils down to money. While employers should certainly work to provide a quality product, maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and meet the needs of their employees, it's important that these practices are done in an efficient and Read More >>
Make employee hygiene a priority with these sanitation considerations
There are a number of different areas of concern food service operators must keep in mind in order to run an efficient, successful and attractive business. Managers must work to create a welcoming atmosphere, provide a high level of customer service, offer delicious hospital menu selections and Read More >>