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Professional Community

Your one-stop shop for aged care dining success. Access recipes, tools, resources and peer support in one easy-to-use platform.

The Professional Community is an online platform designed specifically for cooks and chefs working in aged care.

It brings together recipes, tools, training and peer support in one place.

Recipe Library

Recipes designed for aged care kitchens

Each recipe includes:  

  • Scaled quantities for 10, 60 or 120 serves
  • Full nutrition information
  • Filters for dietary needs, seasons and allergies
  • Guidance for IDDSI texture modification.  

Recipes are tested in aged care homes and approved for flavour and practicality.

  • A practical 3-week menu designed specifically for aged care kitchens.

    • nutritionally assessed by dietitians 
    • scaled for 10, 60 or 120 serves 
    • includes IDDSI guidance 
    • recipes tested in aged care homes

  • The recipe library will soon feature recipe collections designed to support residents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

    These collections will help cooks and chefs introduce familiar flavours and dishes while meeting nutrition and texture requirements in aged care kitchens. 

  • Watch Maggie Beer Foundation Chef Trainers demonstrate key cooking techniques used in aged care kitchens.

    From slow-cooked onions to a smooth béchamel sauce, our chefs guide you through each step so you can build confidence and improve flavour in your cooking.

    It’s almost like having a Chef Trainer right beside you at the stove. 

Looking for new recipe ideas?

The recipe library includes everything from everyday meals to special dishes designed to lift flavour and variety.

Discussion Forum

A dedicated space for cooks and chefs to connect and share ideas. Here you can:

  • ask questions
  • share menu ideas
  • discuss common challenges
  • learn from other kitchens across Australia.

Foundation chefs also contribute to discussions and share their expertise. 

Resources Library

Download practical tools created specifically for aged care kitchens.

Resources include:

  • factsheets
  • cooking technique videos
  • menu planning tools
  • guides developed by Foundation chefs. 

Ready to improve food in your aged care kitchen?

Improving food in aged care starts with small, practical changes. Our programs provide the knowledge, tools and support to help kitchen teams make those changes with confidence.

Register for free aged care training

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    State & Territory Hubs

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