For many of us, enjoying our food is more than just fulfilling our hunger, it’s about the experience, the joy, and the relaxing comfort we feel when we eat. For residents at Narangba Aged Care, not only do they get to enjoy the delicious and nutritious food from the menu as created by Head Chef, Sandra, and the kitchen team, but they also get to help craft the menu so that every meal is catered to their preferences.
Chef Sandra says that leading the kitchen team means that they are ‘contributing in a positive way to the health of our residents’ as eating is a social and cultural experience that brings people together.
She works closely with the Leisure and Lifestyle team to create specialised menus for events celebrated throughout the year including Christmas, Melbourne Cup, Easter and other cultural theme days. The most recent cultural lunch held was for World Italian Day where the kitchen team cooked up a storm of pasta and pizza. Soon, a French buffet breakfast will fill the hearts and stomachs of many residents on Bastille Day.
Chef Sandra shares her passion for cooking and how it brings joy to her seeing the happy and satisfied faces on the residents. ‘I love to cook because it allows me to do things for our resident,’ she says. ‘When I make a meal for others and see the satisfaction on their faces, it makes me feel delighted.’
For Narangba Aged Care resident, Rodney Howarth, his love for food brings him so much joy since living at the home. ‘I’ve always had great meals, and service is fabulous,’ says Rodney. When asked what his favourite meal at the home is, Rodney replied, ‘I’m a steak man, and I like anything they put in front of me. I come from a family of good cooks, and I judge the food against that. I love it, it’s 100%.’
Rodney reflects on the importance of having good food as there’s nothing quite like a home cooked meal. ‘I worked as an interstate truck driver,’ says Rodney. ‘I would ring ahead to the different stops and order my dinner, but nothing tasted as good as home cooked meals when I got home. I like that here.’
To find out more about nutritional wellness at our home, please speak to our friendly team on 07 3053 3700.
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