Cosmic Soup welcomes Danny Corsin, the creator and principal of Culinary Judaics Academy. Please join Scott Daniels and Cynthia Thurlow as we talk about all things kosher… specifically, how communities can work with their dining teams to create understanding and focus on creativity in kosher dining. 3rdPlus and the Culinary Coach are smitten with Culinary Judaics Academy for the work they are doing to bring new meaning to the principles of Jewish spirituality into the modern world ..read more

Hooty Hoot! 3rdPlus and Cosmic Soup welcome Dave Foltz, a brand new addition to the company along with his wife Carol Foltz. As a senior living specialist and leadership coach, in this episode, Dave is going to talk about the DOPE method of helping to manage a diverse team. And we use birds to do it! Also joining the host Cynthia Thurlow, is Randi Saeter, 3rdPlus’ Vice President of Health Services.    ..read more

Innovation and change can be the make-or-break difference between surviving and thriving. And at 3rdPlus, we want all senior living communities to THRIVE and make aging better. In this episode of Cosmic Soup I have an enlightening conversation with Randi Saeter, VP of Health Services here at 3rdPlus and Dave Foltz, 3rdPlus Leadership and Culture Coach. It’s a nice refresher and inspiration for how to get the most out of your talented teams! Enjoy ..read more

Did you know the term “internalized ageism”? Do you know how it impacts sales and marketing, warps the perspectives of your prospects and can make an immense difference in your own longevity? According to gerontology researchers Levy, Kunkel, and Kasl (2002), “Older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those with less positive self-perceptions of aging.” Our 3rdThird Marketing creative director Derek Dujardin and principle at 3rdPlus, Cynthia Thurlow-Cruver, have spent the summer crisscrossing the country speaking at quite a few senior living con ..read more

The outdoor dining season is officially here, and communities across the country are getting their patios and grills ready to offer their residents a taste of summer! There are so many reasons to include outdoor dining options at your community, and joining Mike on the show today to discuss them is Executive Chef and VP of Culinary and Operations Scott Daniels. Hang out with Scott and Mike as they dispel the myths and rumors about expensive and complicated operations and illustrate how easy, inexpensive, beneficial, and fun it is for residents and staff alike. If you don't already have a plan ..read more

In today's episode of F-Tag Friday, 3rdPlus and Culinary Coach VP of Health Services Randi Saeter discusses four separate F-Tags: F804, which covers Nutritive Value, Appearance, Palatability, and Serving Temperature. Common violations of this tag include improper storage and holding that cause flavor and nutrient degradation such as extended periods in steam tables, coolers, and ovens F805, which addresses Food Prepared in a Form Designed to Meet Individual Needs, including mechanical and textured diets F806, which offers guidance for providing safe care for residents with allergies and ..read more

In the senior living industry, one of the most hotly debated topics is whether to self-operate your own dining program or to farm out to a food service contractor.  Either way, the C-Suite must set clear expectations in order to ensure resident satisfaction and industry compliance. As a follow-up to last week's episode on managing your own dining department, we brought back 3rd Plus founder/principal Cynthia Thurlow and Culinary Coach Executive Chef/VP of Culinary and Operations Scott Daniels to discuss the ins and outs of contracted dining and how to effectively manage a food operation b ..read more

Dining Management and the C-suite As a C-suite professional of a senior living community, you may know something needs to change when it comes to dining … but you’re not sure what. You probably didn’t study hospitality management or attend culinary school, so how can you positively affect your community’s dining program? That’s what this episode is all about. Culinary Coach Executive Chef and VP of Culinary and Operations Scott Daniels teams up with 3rdPlus Founder and Principal Cynthia Thurlow to give a quick primer on how to approach managing your dining program.  We’ll answer questions ..read more

On this episode of F-Tag Friday, 3rd Plus and Culinary Coach VP of Health Services Randi Saeter discusses F803, which states that menus need to Meet Resident Needs, Be Prepared in Advance, and Followed. This includes considering the religious, cultural, and ethnic needs of residents and also states that menus need to be analyzed and updated periodically and in such a way so as not to limit the resident's right to make personal dietary choices. Links: www.3rdplus.com www.culinarycoach.us www.facebook.com/3rdPlus www.instagram.com/3rdplus www.linkedin.com/company/3rdthird-marketing     ..read more

In this episode of F-Tag Friday we discuss F801 and F802, which layout the requirements for having Qualified Dietary Staff as well as sufficient levels of Dietary Support Personnel. Tune in to hear 3rdPlus and Culinary Coach VP of Health Services  Randi Saeter share her insight on these two critical areas.   Links: www.3rdplus.com www.culinarycoach.us www.facebook.com/3rdPlus www.instagram.com/3rdplus www.linkedin.com/company/3rdthird-marketing     ..read more