DiningRD Blog

  • 2023 CE Spotlight Announcement

    2023 is going to be an exciting year!Thank you for joining us for CE Spotlight.We look forward to the year ahead. Click here to register!

  • 2022 Food Code

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued the 2022 edition of the FDA Food Code. Adopting the Food Code can help to reduce foodborne illness risk and creates uniform standards for food safety. The 2022 edition does have several significant changes: What should I do next? It’s a good exercise to familiarize yourself…

  • Spreading Joy

    We’ve spent this week reflecting on an absolutely incredible year. Our DiningRD family continues to grow as we have welcomed new team members and broadened services to over 4,500 Senior Living communities across 42 states. In 2020, we set a vision to bring joy through food. This year, we have exceeded our goals to bring…

  • Are You Survey Ready?

    Ready to brush-up on all things survey related? Watch our recent CE Spotlight to review survey readiness for foodservice and operations. Download a copy of the presentation.

  • Resources to the Rescue!

    If you have ever found yourself searching for a policy or in-service? Don’t spend another minute searching… keep the latest resources at your fingertips. Here are 5 resources you should have up to date: Guideline and Procedure Manual Guidelines and Procedures should be your resource to the basic ‘Who, What, When, Where, Why, How’ for…

  • 2022 CE Spotlight Announcement

    DiningRD is proud to offer monthly continuing education FREE to Registered Dietitians and Certified Dietary Managers. You won’t want to miss our 2022 calendar of events! February 2nd – Name that Diet: A Review of Commonly Used Nutrition Interventions February 23rd – Back to Basics: Sanitation Standards (Sanitation) March 29th – Management 101: Bootcamp for…

  • Strategic Initiatives for 2022

    At DiningRD, we continue to center our business goals and values around a core philosophy that food brings joy to the seniors we serve. Our continued commitment to nurturing joy in senior living is driven by the inspiring work of our clients and partners. The challenges of the past several months have further highlighted opportunities…

  • Take a Bite Out of IDDSI!

    It’s here – IDDSI Getting started with IDDSI does not have to difficult… start with a Fork and Spoon! Learning a new language can be challenging Doing away with food lists Need help with your menu? DiningRD has the menu resources you need! Ask a menu support specialist for more information about adding the IDDSI…

  • Is Your Kitchen in Crisis?

    Are you feeling a strain on your foodservice operations? You’re not alone. Foodservice operators have been reporting record staffing shortages as well as a number of other compounding issues that create a bit of a sticky situation. While there is no magic wand (or whisk), there are several strategies you can consider for your operation.…

  • Finding Joy in Food

    * Joy is a personal preference. Stop for a minute and consider the last time you savored a perfect bite. Is your mouth watering just looking at those tender ribs and golden french fries? Joy comes in all shapes and sizes. But at DiningRD, we know one thing is for sure – food brings us…