Meal Preparation

What is Meal Preparation?

One of the most difficult challenges faced by senior Australians is having a great meal because most of them have lost interest in eating or are unable to prepare a meal independently. We often see care recipients losing their sense of taste and smell, resulting in food seeming less appealing. Our support workers can assist you with planning a weekly menu and purchasing the ingredients required to cook delicious meals and meet general or specific nutritional and dietary needs. 

The goal for meal preparation is to empower you to live independently with the assistance of support workers preparing meals that you will enjoy and meeting your specific dietary, religious, cultural, and health needs, as well as your personal preferences.

Care recipients are encouraged to contribute and work alongside the support workers in the kitchen since that is an excellent opportunity to promote physical mobility and engage in stimulating conversation. This is not always possible therefore the support workers will follow the instructions provided to ensure you receive fresh meals. 

Our support workers are trained regularly to ensure they understand the requirements of safe food handling.

Meal preparation services we provide include

• Shopping (either assisted or with a list)
• Preparing high-nutritional meals
• Heating and serving a prepared meal for the person
• Washing dishes and cleaning up the kitchen
• Monitoring food expiry dates
• Preparing multiple meals and freezing them for later
• Accompanying during meal time to add companionship

• Shopping (either assisted or with a list)
• Preparing high-nutritional meals
• Heating and serving a prepared meal for the person
• Washing dishes and cleaning up the kitchen
• Monitoring food expiry dates
• Preparing multiple meals and freezing them for later
• Accompanying during meal time to add companionship

Advantages of meal preparation services 

Enhance the quality of life

‍Support workers collaborate with the person to improve quality of life by significantly extending companionship in the dining experience. 

Preparing nutritional meals

‍Support workers will prepare nutritious meals that will entice you to eat, they will recommend a vitamin-rich diet that should be included in your daily meals.

Let's prepare the meal together with zeal

‍Some older adults love to cook their favourite dish but lack the stamina for preparation. Support workers can assist with all aspects of food preparation, from shopping for ingredients to cleaning up afterward, and will make you feel comfortable and full of joy throughout the process of meal preparation.

Why should you choose South West Care Services?

• We adapt to your needs
• We prioritise continuity of care
• We respect your time.
• We are a registered NDIS provider ensuring we meet the NDIS Practice Standards while providing services 
• We work with you to provide service at your convenience from Sydney CBD to Greater Sydney
• Our support workers are experienced and are trained regularly to meet the NDIS Practice standard.