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I can remember when I saved the face of a 4-star hotel as a trainee. A call came in from the Presidential Suite 4 and the telephone operator in the kitchen department answered. A male voice spoke, "I want to order a meal but I would love to speak with a dietitian or nutritionist first because I have a medical condition that requires a special diet. Do you have any? At that time, the hotel didn't have a dietitian, but they had me, a nutritionist trainee. I was called upon to handle the guest's order. I took the intercom, "Good day Sir, this is the nutritionist, how would you like your meals to be prepared" I asked "I am hypertensive and diabetic, I will be staying here for a month and I need my meals planned out" He replied "Okay Sir, we will have that in mind while preparing your meals, you have nothing to worry about" I replied I took note of the order for that day A heart-friendly and diabetic diet was prepared for him. The guest enjoyed his stay and gave us a wonderful online review and referral. This was how I saved the day! PS: I think Dietitians should look into making a distinctive difference in the hospitality industry. This move will help people with nutrition-related conditions feel at home when they visit their favorite restaurant or hotel as well as improve the overall health of the Public. As a guest, have you ever received or given this kind of service in a restaurant or hotel? Let us know in the comment section

Too many cooks in the kitchen This is a phrase I hear too often being used by Chiropractors and Physical Therapists. It is often used to tell the patient; “stop seeing the other clinician doing similar things because I won’t know if I am fixing you.” I am grateful for the time I spent in the Culinary Arts field before becoming a healthcare professional. I know how many cooks are required to operate an amazing kitchen, producing an amazing experience for the patient. A standard team includes: Chief Executif Chef de cuisine Sous chef de cuisine Garde manger Patissier Chef de partie Saucier Boucher Plongeur Aboyeur What’s the take home here? A well run kitchen isn’t solely based on the talent. Communication, station management and timing is the most important factors. Communicate, coordinate and understand timing requirements to complete and deliver a spectacular dish. Underwater stand and master your station while respecting the same from the other stations. As clinicians, we can operate in a similar fashion. Increase communication among clinicians. Increase collaboration among clinicians. Increase the timing to implement certain forms of care. When we work together, patient outcomes increase, healthcare costs reduce and the experience and product that is delivered to the patient is phenominal. #communication #collaboration #timemanagement #chiropractic #physicaltherapy Image generated by deep ai.org

We've introduced culinary arts into our #rehab program! Cooking not only builds essential skills but also boosts independence and quality of life. Our patients are gaining confidence to thrive safely at home. #RiverSpringLiving #agingservices #rehab #ADL #activedailyliving #essentialskills #seniorcare #healthcare

Hospital food service satisfaction is critical to inpatient care quality and affects patients’ experiences and well-being. This study employed Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA) to systematically evaluate and enhance food service satisfaction in inpatient care within healthcare facilities. A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted in August 2023 at a 300-bed private hospital in Central Jakarta involving 324 conscious patients aged > 17 years. The Acute Care Hospital Foodservice Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (ACHFPSQ) was used to measure various food service factors. IPMA analysis has illuminated a strategic path for healthcare institutions to enhance food service satisfaction. IPMA analysis showed that Meal Taste, Meal Portion, and Meal Serving were highly important and performed well. These aspects should be maintained to ensure satisfaction with food services. Meal Variety and Utensils were identified as areas of high importance but low performance, warranting improvement. By acknowledging the strengths (meal taste, meal portion, and meal serving) and weaknesses (meal variety and utensils) of various food service components and prioritizing improvements accordingly, hospitals can better cater to the preferences and needs of their inpatient population, ultimately leading to increased satisfaction and improved overall healthcare experience. Keywords: Food service satisfaction, IPMA, patient satisfaction https://lnkd.in/gXYhc_zD

Every job in the food industry expands a skill set. Whatever job you're in, whether it's waiting tables as a food server or writing a business plan and beyond, many ways exist to develop, grow and learn. Some of my fondest memories working in the food industry were as a food server at different restaurants, even when I was credentialed professional. Yes, you read it correctly. First, as a registered dietitian nutritionist working a minimum wage job was super humbling. I developed a greater appreciation for my education and empathy for those who may have not had the support I received to earn several college degrees. Second, with employment in the hospitality and restaurant industry, I strengthened my customer-satisfaction skills by anticipating other's needs. #foodcareers#foodjobs#growafoodcareer#gratitude#resilience#opportunities#wisdom#foodcareerleadership#developmentinfoodcareer#foodcareercommunication#humanrelationsinfood#foodjobsresume#interviewskillsfoodcareers#interviewskillsfoodjobs#softskills#networkingfoodcareer#foodcareerconsulting#foodcareerpresentations#managingupandallaround#communicatingideasinafoodcareer #foodcareerguide#careergrowth

I’ve always believed meals are at the heart of life in nursing homes… but why not, right? The kitchen, restaraunts and food are at the heart of many (most) lives - a source of joy, spontaneity, celebration. All nursing homes under 50 beds should run a restaurant style meal service. High quality. Low waste. Cost neutral (or close). Through the roof satisfaction. Too often when this style is proposed, people stammer…but regulation won’t allow it. Yes, regulations are a hinderance** here, but there are workarounds. With the right menus, products, risk-benefits assessments and a creative kick ass dietician it is workable - and necessary. And residents will love you for it. Oh, and you just might have better kitchen staff retention too. ** Dietery regulations (not including diet consistencies) in nursing homes are too restrictive and just plain stupid. Let residents choose. I dare anyone to try putting me on a low fat, low sodium diet - no way you’re taking away my cheese and bacon. Some diets are necessary of course to control end stage conditions, but do we really want to hold all residents to the antiquated ideas of the food pyramid.

https://lnkd.in/d9vufTiV Site Assistant ob Description ABOUT JOB Salary Support Salary Scale Grade S06: $20.01 per hour; starting Role This position is responsible for the overall operation of the Food and Nutrition Service facility, as prescribed by Food and Nutrition Services, Board of Education, State and Federal procedures, regulations and guidelines...... #PA2ASSISTRevolution #GlobalAssistantConnect #BusinessEmpowerment #VirtualPAPlatform #SkillMatchmaking #EfficientAssistance #QualityServiceConnection #SimplifyDelegateThrive #PA2ASSISTImpact #EmpoweringCollaboration

New Blog Post: RD Job Options * Are you beginning your search to explore the available RD job options? * Maybe you just completed your dietetic internship and are in the midst of studying for the RD exam. * Or maybe you are curious about becoming a dietitian and are interested in learning about the various RD job options that exist. ➡️ A career path as a dietitian opens up a world of diverse opportunities in healthcare, foodservice, wellness, research, entrepreneurship and beyond. 🔗 To learn more, comment ‘interested’👇 You can also find the link to my website in my bio. -> https://lnkd.in/eGz3GWts #rd2b #rd2be #rd2be🍎 #rd2bes #dieteticstudent #dieteticintern #studyingforrdexam #rd #rdjoboptions #rdjobs #rdcareer #rdcareers #career #careers