Customer Service in Dining Rooms
Hours: 1.00
Mealtime is an essential part of life in a residential care facility, including nursing facilities and assisted living communities. Mealtimes are not only about providing nutrients to the body, but is also a critical means of resident socialization. Imagine a special family gathering with those you care about, your friends and family. The foods served evoke emotions and memories, but more important than the food is the fellowship with those you care about. That is what you remember most fondly. For many residents, every mealtime is about those feelings. As such, it is vital that meals are not only nutritious, but served in a pleasant environment by caring, empathetic people. This course describes the importance of customer service in residential dining and will introduce you to various serving styles and emerging dining trends.
There are multiple ways in which organizations may design their dining environment and meal service. While the information presented in this course represents some common themes, be sure you have been trained on the proper policies and procedures for your organization’s meal service. Additionally, it is imperative that you keep in mind food safety guidelines when serving meals.
Mealtime is an essential part of life in a residential care facility, including nursing facilities and assisted living communities. Mealtimes are not only about providing nutrients to the body, but is also a critical means of resident socialization. Imagine a special family gathering with those you care about, your friends and family. The foods served evoke emotions and memories, but more important than the food is the fellowship with those you care about. That is what you remember most fondly. For many residents, every mealtime is about those feelings. As such, it is vital that meals are not only nutritious, but served in a pleasant environment by caring, empathetic people. This course describes the importance of customer service in residential dining and will introduce you to various serving styles and emerging dining trends. There are multiple ways in which organizations may design their dining environment and meal service. While the information presented in this course represents some common themes, be sure you have been trained on the proper policies and procedures for your organization’s meal service. Additionally, it is imperative that you keep in mind food safety guidelines when serving meals.
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 1.00 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 163597.
• Explain the importance of the dining experience.
• Recognize ways the dining experience can be improved.
• Describe the steps in setting up the dining room and buffet tables.
• Explain the important aspects of all-hands-on-deck dining style.
• List the most important aspects of customer service during mealtime.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Dining Experience
A. Time for a Change
B. Impact of Mealtimes
C. Improving the Dining Experience
D. Resident Perception
E. A Check-in with Natalie
F. Timing of Meals
G. Physical Environment
H. Food Quality and Appearance
I. Portion Sizes
J. Cultural Considerations
K. Review
L. Summary
Section 3: Table Setup
A. Creating the Dining Experience
B. Setting Up a Dining Room Table
C. Setting Up a Buffet Table
D. Buffet Table Configuration
E. Food Service Steam Tables
F. Review
G. Trends in Residential Dining
H. All-Hands-On-Deck Dining
I. What Is Required?
J. Scheduling
K. Review
L. Summary
Section 4: Customer Service
A. Interpersonal Aspects of Food Service
B. Serving Essentials
C. Hygiene and Infection Control
D. Understanding Empathy
E. Assistance with Eating
F. Considerations for Those with Dementia
G. Review
H. Natalie’s Success
I. Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. References
D. Congratulations!
Instructor: Clarence B. Taylor III, MBA, CDM, CFPP
Clarence B. Taylor III, CDM/ CFPP is a 30-year veteran of the food industry, a Certified Dietary Manager/Food Protection Professional, and a Certified ServSafe Trainer and Test Proctor. His career highlights include being featured as a restaurant owner on Samantha Brown’s Passport to Great Weekends tv show and author of an article in River Region Living. He currently serves as Nutrition Director for an Alabama-based Rehabilitative hospital provider.
Disclosure: Clarence B. Taylor III, MBA, CDM, CFPP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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