For aged care providers, ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals is a top priority. However, managing an in-house kitchen comes with challenges—rising costs, staffing shortages, and complex dietary requirements. That’s where outsourcing catering can be a game-changer.
The experiences of Martin Luther Homes and Beauaraba Living showcase the positive impact of outsourcing catering. By partnering with Cater Care, these facilities have enhanced resident satisfaction, improved efficiency, and maintained high food safety standards (read more about their experience here!). But what exactly makes this partnership a smart choice for aged care providers?
1. More time for care
By entrusting your food services to Cater Care, your aged care facility can refocus on what matters most—resident care. With less time spent on meal preparation, your care staff can dedicate more attention to wellbeing and engagement.
2. Cost savings
Outsourcing to an experienced partner reduces your overhead costs related to staffing, equipment, and food procurement. Our Catering Cost Health Check can help your facility identify hidden expenses and make informed decisions. Try it for free.
3. Compliance expertise
Meeting stringent food safety and aged care standards is crucial. Our systems, guided by our in-house Aged Care Compliance Manager, ensure full compliance. This means facilities can partner with a knowledgeable expert in audits and regulatory requirements, providing confidence and peace of mind.
4. Tailored nutrition for residents
Our experienced teams integrate naturally into your facility with minimal disruption, including our in-house dietitians who will carefully review menus to support your residents’ health and wellbeing. We also provide training for staff on texture-modified diets to ensure every resident’s needs are met with care and expertise.
5. Enhancing the dining experience
We create engaging residential themes and events to entertain residents, strengthen their connection to the kitchen and dining room, and explore different foods, cultures, and holidays. One such event that is always a success is our Secrets From the Kitchen initiative, where residents engage with chefs in cooking demonstrations, share food memories, and enjoy meals together. Read more on this below.
One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is seeing how food fosters engagement and connection. Our Secrets From the Kitchen (SFTK) initiative allows residents to participate in culinary experiences. The images below are from a recent SFTK event at Martin Luther Homes, where Sean Anderson, our General Manager – Food, co-hosted the interactive food event with our Martin Luther Homes catering team, showcasing residents’ age-old favourites while reminiscing about how they used to cook them at home.
Outsourcing isn’t just about handing over food service—it’s about working with a trusted partner who understands the unique challenges of aged care.
A partnership with Cater Care will support your facility through:
A hands-on operational team that ensures uninterrupted service—even during crises like COVID-19 (Read how we never missed a meal)
If you’re considering outsourcing, let’s discuss how Cater Care can create a bespoke catering solution tailored to your residents and operational goals.
Contact Jonathan today to learn more.
