Borrowing from systems and ideas formed in the early days of manufacturing, hospitals and healthcare facilities developed linear assembly line style systems for meal tray assembly. And while the assembly line approach does provide some efficiencies it also has many weaknesses such as congestion and lower quality food, leading to poor patient satisfaction. 

Alternatively, tray pod service reimagines meal assembly and delivery in healthcare settings to improve food quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. It transforms the traditional meal service by utilizing specialized equipment and streamlining processes, tackling traditional system inefficiencies, and boosting meal quality.

What is tray pod service?

Tray pod service restructures work areas by dividing them into multiple “pods” instead of a single continuous line. Each pod contains an individual serving station equipped with the necessary equipment. These pods are compact, specialized spaces where an employee assembling the tray

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Our Heat on Demand Advantage® Plus is the fastest premium induction activator on the market! See how the industry-leading performance and exclusive smart features of Advantage Plus can increase patient satisfaction and operational efficiency during tray assembly.
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