New Cafe Opens At NY Health & Hospitals Coler Hospital On Roosevelt Island – It’s “A Welcome Addition” And “The Food Was Excellent, I loved The Interaction With My Peers” Coler Nursing Home Residents Say
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler in partnership with Sodexo today announced the
launch of The Coler Caf, the most recent addition to the dining and culinary
experience available to hundreds of nursing home residents. The collaborative
approach of Sodexos food service associates and Colers team of Registered
Dietitian Nutritionists offers a flavorful menu, individually tailored to the
dietary needs of each resident. The Coler Caf is open two days during the week,
Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 11:30am 1:30pm. Coler residents can make
reservations through their designated care teams to ensure the appropriate meals
meet their dietary parameters.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler CEO Stephen Catullo receives a
“high-five” from a nursing home resident, celebrating the launch of
the new enhanced dining option.
The Coler Caf is an exciting person-centered co-design project led by Sodexo with the active participation of our residents and multiple departments, including Food and Nutrition, Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, Environmental Services, Engineering and Maintenance, and Administration, said NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler Chief Executive Officer Stephen Catullo. The overarching goal of the Caf is to provide a new and different dining experience to our residents in which they have a greater variety of food choices to be enjoyed in a caf-style setting.
The Coler Caf provides a friendly ambiance where residents can
enjoy a meal with their neighbors and visiting family members.
Heres a glimpse at a few menu options at The Coler Caf:
Choice of Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup
Roast Beef Panini with French Dipping Broth
Chicken Quesadilla
Pressed Grilled Cheese
Craft Your Own Salad (Protein, Assorted Cheese, Vegetables)
Fresh Baked Dessert of the Day
The top resident picks from The Coler Caf menu were the Roast Beef Panini and Chicken Quesadilla.
A great experience! Certainly, a welcome addition to Coler, said President of the Coler Resident Council Francine Benjamin.
I felt very welcome, the atmosphere was wonderful, said Coler Resident Bennie Williams. The food was excellent and I loved the interaction with my peers.
We want to thank the Coler team for their dedication and hard work in getting us to this grand opening of the Coler Caf, said NYC Health + Hospitals Assistant Vice President Mercedes Redwood and Senior Director Stephen Castro. Were so excited to have this designated area for our residents to offer them additional meal choices directly at the point of service while showcasing different types of food concepts and cuisines.
The Coler caf is not just for good eating, its the experience shared and the memories made when gathered around the table, and a sense of independence for our residents, said NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Joan Lannaman.
We are so proud to deliver this innovative dining experience to the residents of Coler. This program has demonstrated our commitment to improving the overall resident dining experience, said Sodexo Client Executive at NYC Health + Hospitals Post-Acute Care Tracy Dell Italia.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler partners with the Sodexo team to
create a new dining experience onsite for hundreds of residents to
enjoy.
The food quality is excellent. What a joy to watch our residents socialize with each other and staff while having a delicious meal, said Judith Berdy, Chair of Coler Auxiliary Board. I appreciate the dedication and commitment of the staff to make our residents dining experience enjoyable.
During last year’s Roosevelt Island Day, Ms Berdy described how you can get involved and volunteer
