Deer Lodge Medical Center faced significant challenges in their dining program before searching for a foodservice partner. Staffing issues, from management to line staff, and a lack of knowledge in following specific patient diets were major pain points. As a Planetree facility, Deer Lodge aimed to prioritize patients, families, and staff by providing appealing, fresh, and nourishing food choices. This is where Thomas Cuisine came in to transform their staffing and dining.
Their main goals when partnering with Thomas Cuisine included:
Jaena Richards, CEO, Deer Lodge Medical Center
With Thomas Cuisine’s expertise in foodservice management, Deer Lodge Medical Center successfully overhauled its dining program. Aligning with the medical center’s customer-first philosophy, Thomas Cuisine provides wholesome, fresh, and varied meal options to support each patient’s recovery. Our approach ensures that those on restrictive diets can still enjoy tasteful and nutritious meals. Thomas Cuisine’s team also stabilized staffing for consistent and welcoming service. This comprehensive support has led to a significant boost in cafeteria traffic, with Deer Lodge’s cafe becoming the best place in town for breakfast and lunch.
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