Engaging Staff and Enhancing the Healing Experience for Patients: Self-Serve Healthy Treats at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

Lets Talk Small Data with T

A motivating and inspiring chat with Joe and Will about their work together to place self-serve ice-cream vending machines in the hospital and their plans for future expansion. The team highlights the importance of technology in improving healthcare workflows. The aim is to provide a premium, convenient, and user-friendly healthy dessert experience that enhances employee engagement and overall patient experience.

Disruption and Transformation in Healthcare.

Technology and Automation.

Joe Dobias

Director, Food & Nutrition Services

LI Jewish Valley Stream

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Chef Joe Dobias is an Executive Chef, Restaurateur, and Culinary Educator, who has spent the last 17 years honing his craft in New York City. Dobias is a Graduate of Cornell University's prestigious school of Hotel Administration and has been employed as an Executive Chef in New York City since the age of 23. His career began at age 13 in a local seafood restaurant in his hometown of Port Jefferson Station, Long Island. It was at that age that Chef Dobias fell in love with the restaurant business for its emphasis on hard work, creativity, and its incessant nature. He opened his first restaurant in 2008, named JoeDoe (his byname) in the East Village of NYC, which was rebranded as Joe & MissesDoe in 2013. Chef Joe Dobias' cooking style can be described as New American with an emphasis on re-working 'Old World' classic recipes and techniques. He has been recognized nationally by The New York Times, The New Yorker, The James Beard Foundation, Travel & Leisure, and Michelin. He has appeared on multiple Television Networks including The Food Network, ABC, NBC, The Blaze, PBS etc. Chef Joe Dobias competed on Food Network's hit culinary competition show 'Chopped' and won $10,000 in 2009. Dobias most recently appeared on Food Network's 'Beat Bobby Flay' culinary series and ABC's The Chew. In addition to Joe & MissesDoe, he was the CEO and proprietor of JAMD Catering & Events Company, which launched in 2011 and included high profile clients such as DirectTV, Google, Tumblr, and Stance. In 2017, Chef Joe Dobias joined Jean-Georges Management along with his wife Jill to operate a multi-unit restaurant on Fire Island. Chef Dobias recently relocated back to his Long Island roots from NYC with his wife Jill and their rescue dogs Dill, Gotti, and Rina. In 2019, after spending his whole career in hospitality he moved into healthcare as a Director of Food and Dining services for Northwell Health System on Long Island.
Will Cheung

Owner and Operator, 99spoonsnyc

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With a deep-seated passion for helping people, and having studied at SUNY Stonybrook in business management, Will Cheung embarked on a career in the hospitality industry for 25 years. He started as a bookkeeper while in college. Over the years, Will has had the privilege of ascending and mastering every aspect of hotel operations, with customer satisfaction in mind. He eagerly embraced each opportunity to learn and grow, driven by an innate desire to create joyous moments for guests.

From front desk operations to general management, Will immersed himself in every facet of the hotel business. This hands-on experience allowed him to understand the intricacies of delivering unforgettable guest experiences and ensuring their happiness.

His journey from Bookkeeper to General Manager in the hotel industry, combined with this new adventure in the world of ice cream, underscores his commitment to making customers happy. He believes that happiness is not just a feeling, it's a mission. And he looks forward to continuing to spread happiness with every endeavor he undertakes.