Menu Technology

Menu Technology, Powered by Dietitian Intelligence

At DiningRD, we believe the menu is the heart of your community. That’s why we’ve created DiningManager, our comprehensive Menu Technology suite, built by nutrition and senior living industry experts. Powered by Dietitian Intelligence, DiningManager combines expert insight with intuitive design to deliver better dining outcomes for residents and staff alike.

Every Menu Technology package includes Plateful, our core menu planning technology, as well as:

MealCard to manage resident data and create personalized dining experiences
Approve My Menu for easy dietitian signatures and simplified compliance
DiningHub, giving you access to essential resources like the Diet Manual, Policy & Procedure Manual, and inservice library to support survey readiness and staff training

You can further expand your capabilities with Menu Technology add-ons such as:

CareSync for integrated nutrition and clinical data directly from your electronic medical record
VendorSync for automated food vendor integration and real-time pricing
TableSide for restaurant-style dining and empowering resident choice
Additional technology integrations to connect your dining operations seamlessly – discover more here

With Plateful and its additional tools, your team will experience:

Increased operational efficiency and cost savings through streamlined workflows and reduced errors
Enhanced resident satisfaction with personalized dining experiences and improved communication
Simplified compliance with dietary restrictions and allergen management
Comprehensive reporting and analytics for confident, data-driven decisions
Better staff coordination and workflow management, creating a more productive dining team

Technology Solutions

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PlateFul

PlateFul is a menu and recipe program requiring no on-site training or set-up. All PlateFul Menu services include on-boarding services as well as toll-free technical support.

MealCard

MealCard is user-friendly and offers resident nutrition management for food dislikes, allergies, snacks, supplements, and more. MealCard offers numerous reporting options.

TableSide

The TableSide program utilizes existing web-based PlateFul menu management program with hand-held tablet technology for seamless order entry from service to delivery.

Client Successes

"As the National Director of Culinary Operations, implementing DiningRD has been a game-changer for our communities. The platform is easy to use, saving our teams significant time on menu planning, inventory, and compliance tasks. Customer service is consistently responsive and knowledgeable, providing real support when needed. We've seen clear cost savings through better inventory control and reduced food waste. Most importantly, DiningRD aligns with our culinary philosophy—supporting fresh, resident-centered meals while maintaining consistency and quality across all locations."

— Joel Walding, National Director of Culinary Operations, Artis Senior Living

“It … ultimately comes down to the right partnerships in our industry that share the same vision of embracing change and advancing technology to adapt to a continuously evolving work force in our industry to help aid, exceed expectations, and enhance our resident experience! DiningRD is one of these partnerships that has hands down changed our program in the right direction!”
— Brian Gallo, Corporate Director of Dining Services, Priority Life Care

"I absolutely love working with DiningRD! When I collaborated with them at a previous senior living company, their support was incredibly helpful, and the team was truly amazing. I'm excited for the opportunity to work with them again. Their responsiveness and willingness to accommodate specific needs - make them stand out as a partner."

—Tami Sebastian, Executive Director, Vitality Living Lake Forest

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