Category: Dining Management

A typical day in aged care is full of urgent needs—one moment you’re sorting out medication charts, the next you’re comforting a worried family, and before you know it there’s another audit around the corner. Now add the new aged care standards landing in November …

Margaret loved her afternoon tea—a comforting routine in her aged care home. But one day, that simple cup of tea came with a biscuit made with almonds. Margaret was allergic to nuts. The kitchen hadn’t seen the dietary update. Within minutes, what should’ve been a …

Aged care dining has come a long way from paper menus and handwritten notes on kitchen clipboards. It’s also evolved into giving residents choices, empowering families, and helping staff breathe a little easier—provided you’re keeping up with the times.  The best aged care providers across …

The new aged care dining standard 6 focuses on enhancing mealtime experiences and nutrition for aged care residents. For many residents, a warm, tasty meal is one of the few daily rituals they genuinely look forward to. When that’s disrupted, it affects not just their …

Ever had a resident unhappy with their meal choices? Or staff frustrated with outdated meal ordering systems? If you work in aged care, you’ve probably seen it firsthand. Residents want more say in their meals, but balancing their preferences with dietary needs, compliance, and operational …

Did you know that residential aged care homes discard about one-third of the food served as waste? Food waste is a growing issue, leading to increased costs, sustainability concerns, and dissatisfied residents. Many care homes still rely on outdated processes, manual meal tracking, and guesswork …

Here’s a familiar situation: A resident in an aged care facility suddenly develops a swallowing difficulty. Their usual meals are no longer safe, and they now require a texture-modified diet. How quickly can the kitchen adapt without errors? In aged care, dietary needs can change …

Did you know that 68% of residents in Australian aged care facilities are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition? Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining health, energy levels, and overall well-being of residents in aged care settings. That’s why Aged Care Standard 6 …

Running an aged care kitchen isn’t easy. Ensuring meals meet dietary requirements, verifying quality of meals served, and managing resources can be challenging. Implementing a best practice food and nutrition manual for aged care can provide essential guidance for staff, standardize procedures, and ensure consistency …

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of seniors follow a poor diet as they age? This alarming statistic highlights the need for better nutritional support in aged care facilities. As people age, their nutritional needs change. Offering meals that cater to these needs can significantly …