Healthcare Case Study

How do you contribute to the preparation of textured modified foods?

In this role, I designed and supervised the implementation of long-term cyclic menus across four small food services, specifically catering to aged care residents and subacute clients. A considerable portion of our clientele has dysphagia, necessitating long-term texture modified diets with a variety of textured foods.

How long have you been involved in the industry?

I’ve been in Food Service Management since October 2014.

What do you find most fulfilling about this role?

I found it incredibly rewarding to have the authority to make decisions and implement changes to our menus and food service offerings, ultimately improving nutritional adequacy and client satisfaction.

Why did you turn to our texture modified food products initially?

Before integrating TCF products, our texture modified meals lacked visual appeal, often appearing as uniform blobs on the plate covered in sauce or gravy. Additionally, minced diet clients frequently received pureed textures due to limited options in minced wet protein and vegetables.

What specific challenges did your texture modified food diet clients/residents experience?

Our clients faced issues with meal presentation aesthetics and a lack of variety in menu items, both in appearance and flavours.

Have our products addressed your specific challenges effectively?

Absolutely! The utilisation of TCF molded meal products has enabled us to diversify our menu offerings, enhancing both the visual appeal and attractiveness of our texture modified meals.

What were the particular advantages for your organisation in utilising our products?

The benefits are numerous:

1. Increased variety – by incorporating TCF moulded meals during lunch and wet texture modified meals at dinner, we’ve ensured clients enjoy a broader selection, reducing meal monotony.
2. Enhanced visual appeal – the improved presentation benefits clients but also resonates with their families and support networks, as they witness their loved ones being served visually appealing meals rather than repetitive or unappetising options.