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In these times of tight budgets and cost controls, operators can benefit from having software solutions that automate and manage processes in their facilities. Besides controlling costs, automation can help ensure that inmates receive meals that are nutritionally adequate, appropriate for their diet, and take into account any food allergies or intolerances.
An example of one of the ways that software solutions can help lower costs is to calculate future food orders. Food and nutrition management software can be used to forecast meals and calculate orders based on those forecasts. This helps to control the buildup of your inventory and reduce food waste. One of this company's customers - a correctional facility - used a feature of its software involving food ordering and was able to save approximately $97,000 a year by managing the quantities of rice they purchase. This is rice alone! Imagine how much more they can save on other items.
In addition to automated ordering, these systems can help your foodservice production staff with recipe standardization, recipe scaling, menu planning, cost analysis, and inventory management - in essence, helping your entire foodservice operation run more efficiently and drive down costs.
Special Diets
Besides serving nutritionally adequate meals, correctional facilities may have inmates on special diets as well as those with food allergies and intolerances. Because of this, a food and...