Business Details
47 Years
experience
Healthcare Food Service Experts Since 1979
Founded in 1979, our company has dedicated over four decades to revolutionizing healthcare food service and facilities management. We prioritize personalized dining solutions, clinical accountability, and financial stewardship while serving senior living communities, acute care hospitals, and private education institutions. Our team of dedicated professionals implements innovative programs like Simply MINDful Cuisine, which combines nutrient-rich ingredients with engaging dining experiences to enhance resident well-being. With nationwide reach and a commitment to fresh, locally sourced meals, we maintain rigorous sanitation standards exceeding state and federal guidelines.Our patented Cook/Chill methodology preserves nutritional integrity while optimizing operational efficiency, and our environmental services division provides cost-effective facility support solutions. Through consistent reinvestment in staff training and technology, we ensure every client receives tailored service that aligns with their unique clinical and financial requirements.
Services
Healthcare Food Service
Environmental Services
Cook/Chill Operations
Consulting Services
Frozen Meal Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized expertise in healthcare food service management
- Our patented Cook/Chill methodology preserves nutritional value while reducing waste
- We implement personalized meal plans with 100% locally sourced ingredients
- Our environmental services division provides comprehensive facility support solutions
- We maintain rigorous sanitation standards exceeding federal healthcare requirements
What people say
Leader in the industry
Well prepared, nutritious meals
Outstanding coordination
Financial stewards
Forward thinkers
Services
Healthcare Food Service
We provide customized meal programs for healthcare facilities, combining clinical nutrition expertise with culinary excellence. Our services include menu development, dietary compliance management, and on-site food preparation that meets specific patient dietary requirements while maintaining exceptional taste and presentation. With over 40 years of experience, we ensure every meal supports both clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction.
Environmental Services
Our comprehensive facility maintenance solutions ensure clean, safe healthcare environments. This includes daily cleaning protocols, infection control measures, and specialized sanitation procedures that exceed regulatory standards. Our trained staff utilizes eco-friendly products and implements systematic quality checks to maintain optimal hygiene in senior living communities and medical facilities.
Cook/Chill Operations
This advanced food preservation method allows for batch cooking followed by rapid chilling and controlled reheating. Our state-of-the-art kitchen facilities prepare meals that retain nutritional value and texture while reducing labor costs and food waste. This system ensures consistent quality across large-scale operations while maintaining food safety standards required in healthcare settings.
Consulting Services
We offer expert advisory services for optimizing food service operations in healthcare facilities. Our consultants analyze current processes, recommend efficiency improvements, and implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining nutritional integrity. This includes staff training programs, menu optimization, and compliance audits to enhance both service quality and financial performance.
Frozen Meal Delivery
Our pre-packaged frozen meal program delivers restaurant-quality dishes directly to facilities. Each meal is prepared using fresh ingredients, flash-frozen to preserve nutrients, and designed for easy reheating without compromising quality. This solution provides flexibility for facilities while ensuring consistent meal standards and reducing on-site kitchen operational demands.
People
Joseph V. Roberts
Owner and CEO
Joseph V. Roberts founded the company in 1979 with a vision to transform healthcare dining services. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a national provider while maintaining its commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused solutions that prioritize both nutritional excellence and operational efficiency.
Questions
What healthcare facilities do you serve?
We serve senior living communities, acute care hospitals, and private education institutions nationwide with customized food service solutions.
How do you ensure food quality and safety?
We maintain rigorous sanitation standards exceeding federal guidelines through daily compliance logs, staff training, and infection testing protocols.
What makes your senior dining program unique?
Our Simply MINDful Cuisine program offers personalized meal plans with locally sourced ingredients designed to enhance senior health and social engagement.
Do you offer facility support services?
Yes, our Apple Environmental Services division provides comprehensive cleaning and maintenance solutions tailored to healthcare environments.
How do you handle large-scale meal preparation?
Our patented Cook/Chill methodology enables efficient batch cooking while preserving nutritional value and food quality during storage and reheating.
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Jarred Conn
Oct 13, 2020
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Work here and paycheck is on hold. There is a problem with this company that they can't pay the employee's
