Labour Saving Solutions
Enhancing Resident and Patient-Centered Care Heat & Serve À La Carte Menu Solutions
Offering à la carte menu options in healthcare and senior living settings, including hospitals, assisted living, retirement residences, and long-term care communities—gives residents and patients more freedom and choice at mealtimes. Unlike traditional preplanned menus with limited protein options, à la carte selections allow individuals to customize their meals based on personal preferences and dietary needs—all without adding labor in the kitchen.
Available daily at lunch and dinner, these flexible options support better satisfaction and nutritional outcomes while streamlining service. À la carte menus can also include breakfast, snacks, and beverages, offering convenience around the clock.maintaining independence and quality of life.
Benefits of À La Carte Menus
in Healthcare & Senior Living
Animal-based foods naturally supply several nutrients that are difficult to obtain in adequate amounts from plant sources alone:
Flexibility & Autonomy
Residents and patients enjoy more control over their meals, promoting independence and satisfaction.
Nutritional Support
Customizable meals allow for better alignment with individual dietary requirements, supporting overall health.
Increased Meal Engagement
More variety can help stimulate appetite—especially important for seniors or individuals with decreased interest in food.
Enhanced Dining Experience
The power to choose fosters a more personalized, dignified, and enjoyable mealtime.
Maple Leaf Healthcare
Heat-and-serve convenience
Our fully cooked, high-protein entrées are designed for heat-and-serve convenience with zero preparation time, making them an ideal solution to complement or substitute standard menu cycles. Perfect for hospitals, retirement homes, and assisted living communities seeking efficiency without compromising on quality or care.
All products are fully cooked and can be served hot and/or cold in some instances.
Featuring Maple Leaf Healthcare
Ready-to-Serve Protein & Meal Options
Chicken
| Product | Maple Leaf Code | One-Step Hot Menu Application | Cold Menu Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diced Chicken Breast | 43848 | Heat in chicken gravy or RTS sauce i.e. Sweet & Sour, Curry | Add mayonnaise & serve on sandwich; Salad topper |
| Pulled Chicken | 26995 | Heat in chicken gravy; Heat in BBQ sauce & serve on bun | Add mayonnaise & serve on sandwich; Salad topper |
| Halal Chicken Shawarma Strips | 15154 | Heat & serve as is; Serve hot in a wrap or bun | Serve in a wrap; Salad topper |
| Halal Chicken Breast Strips | 64375 | Heat in chicken gravy or RTS sauce i.e. Sweet & Sour; Heat & serve on bun/wrap | Serve in a wrap; Salad topper |
| Chicken Breast Strips | 64352 | Heat in chicken gravy or RTS sauce i.e. Alfredo, Teriyaki; Heat & serve on bun/wrap | Serve in a wrap; Salad topper |
| Boneless Chicken Bites (Chicken Dippers) | 64004 | Heat & serve with dipping sauce i.e. Honey, Ranch; Heat & serve on bun/wrap | N/A |
| Tempura Battered Chicken Balls | 41122 | Heat & top with RTS sauce i.e. Sweet & Sour, Lemon | N/A |
| Healthy Selections Grilled Chicken Thigh | 21355 | Heat & serve | N/A |
| Breaded Chicken Tenders | 10381 | Heat & serve with dipping sauce i.e. Plum | N/A |
| Breaded Chicken Burger | 64224 | Heat & serve; Heat & serve on bun | N/A |
| Chicken & Leek Pie | 43002 | Heat & serve | N/A |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 81035 | Heat & serve | N/A |
Turkey
| Product | Maple Leaf Code | Hot Menu Application | Cold Menu Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Burger | 55692 | Heat & serve on bun | Heat & serve with turkey gravy, or RTS sauce i.e. Sweet & Sour |
| Diced Turkey Breast | 64364 | Heat in chicken gravy or RTS sauce i.e. Sweet & Sour, Curry | Add mayonnaise & serve on sandwich; Salad topper |
| Skinless Turkey Dinner Sausage | 25191 | Heat & serve as is; Heat & serve on bun | N/A |
| Turkey Pot Pie | 44129 | Heat & serve as is | N/A |
| Turkey Breast Strips | 64358 | Heat in turkey gravy, or RTS sauce i.e. Teriyaki; Heat & serve on bun/wrap | Serve in a wrap; Salad topper |
| Healthy Selections Sliced Roast Turkey Breast | 21363 | Heat & serve in turkey gravy/broth; Heat & serve as a hot sandwich with gravy | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & add as salad topper |
Pork
| Product | Maple Leaf Code | Hot Menu Application | Cold Menu Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulled Pork | 26980 | Heat & serve in RTS sauce i.e. BBQ on a bun | Heat & serve in gravy |
| Skinless Country Sausage | 64003 | Heat & serve as is | N/A |
| Sausage Rounds | 23108 | Heat & serve as is | Heat & serve on English muffin |
| Skinless Oktoberfest Smoked Dinner Sausage | 24563 | Heat & serve as is | Heat & serve on bun |
| Skinless Italian Sausage | 63185 | Heat & serve as is | Heat & serve on bun; Heat & serve in spaghetti sauce |
| Skinless Debrazzini Sausage | 38954 | Heat & serve as is | Heat & serve on bun |
| Skinless Breakfast Sausage | 64000 | Heat & serve as is | N/A |
| Healthy Selections Sliced Roast Pork | 21354 | Heat & serve in gravy/broth | Heat & serve as a hot sandwich with gravy |
| Healthy Selections Pork Loin Chop | 21364 | Heat & serve in gravy/broth | N/A |
| Boneless BBQ Pork Patty | 72230 | Heat & serve as is | Heat & serve on bun |
| Tourtiere Pie | 20126 | Heat & serve as is | N/A |
| Slow Cooked Pork Drummies | 30298 | Heat & serve as is | Heat in RTS sauce i.e. BBQ, Sweet Chili, Teriyaki |
| Pork Wings | 30299 | Heat & serve as is | Heat in RTS sauce i.e. Mild Buffalo sauce, Honey Garlic sauce |
Beef
| Product | Maple Leaf Code | Hot Menu Application | Cold Menu Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulled Beef | 26985 | Heat & serve in RTS sauce i.e. BBQ on a bun | Heat & serve in gravy |
| BBQ Beef Ribette | 41434 | Heat & serve as is | Heat & serve on a bun |
| Healthy Selections Original Sliced Roast Beef | 28639 | Heat in beef gravy or broth | Heat in beef gravy & serve as hot sandwich |
| Beef Burger | 41522 | Heat & serve as is | Heat & serve on bun |
| Thick Carved Pot Roast in Gravy | 33550 | Heat & serve as is | Heat & serve as hot sandwich |
| Shaved Steak | 33548 | Heat & serve in beef gravy/broth/au jus | Heat & serve on bun |
| Broiled Meatballs | 40118 | Heat & serve in RTS sauce i.e. spaghetti, sweet & sour | Heat & serve in tomato sauce on sub bun |
| Healthy Selections Meatloaf | 21375 | Heat & serve as is | Heat & serve with beef gravy or RTS sauce on side i.e. BBQ |
| Beef Pot Pie | 81019 | Serve as is | N/A |
| Steak & Mushroom Pot Pie | 40004 | Serve as is | N/A |
Plant-Based
| Product | Maple Leaf Code | Hot Menu Application | Cold Menu Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Roast Italian Crumble | 31435 | Heat & serve in RTS sauce i.e. spaghetti | N/A |
| Field Roast Breakfast Patty | 00222 | Heat & serve as is | N/A |
Deli
| Product | Maple Leaf Code | Hot Menu Application | Cold Menu Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sure Slice Turkey Breast | 21334 | Heat & serve as hot sandwich with turkey gravy | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
| MainStreet Deli Smoked Turkey | 42684 | Heat & serve as hot sandwich with turkey gravy | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
| Sure Slice Black Forest Style Ham | 21440 | N/A | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
| MainStreet Deli Olde Fashioned Ham | 42459 | N/A | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
| Sure Slice Roast Beef | 21333 | Heat & serve as hot sandwich with beef gravy | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
| MainStreet Deli Roast Beef | 42706 | Heat & serve as hot sandwich with beef gravy | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
| Sure Slice Corned Beef | 21444 | N/A | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
| MainStreet Deli “Montreal Style” Corned Beef | 44938 | N/A | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
| Sure Slice Salami | 21447 | N/A | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
| MainStreet Deli Italian Salami | 42722 | N/A | Serve in a sandwich; Slice & serve as a salad topper |
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