The Importance Of Providing High Quality Food In The Aged Care Sector

There are many sectors where the baby boomer generation is moving into retirement and will continue to be in demand. Healthcare will continue to be the largest sector as more people seek medical treatment and medicines. It’s important to not forget aged care services like retirement villages, rest homes, and care facilities. The Productivity Commission predicts that more than 3.5million Australians will be using aged care services by 2050. The commission also states that the number of Australians over 85 by 2050 will reach 1.8 million (5.1% of the population), an increase of 400,000 from. It is not easy to look after elderly residents in aged care facilities. There are many aspects to caring for residents in aged care facilities. Family members often move their loved ones into aged care facilities to receive better care than if they were at home. How can these services make sure their food is up-to-standard?

The changing nature and role of aged care facilities

The industry of aged care residential services is expanding, as is the nature of various lifestyle accommodation options. Some people find low-care or independent living facilities sufficient. Others prefer specialist and high-care care. Regardless of where people fall on the dependency spectrum, the main focus should be on the patient experience. Hospitality plays a crucial role in this. This fact, combined with the growth of government aged care, creates an opportunity for high-quality food production services to residents.

In-house or off-site – The classic question

It is one thing to anticipate this growth, but it is quite another to actually do something about it. One of the most important questions is whether you have on-site or off-site hospitality facilities. It might also come down to the amount of space available. The amount of space available for kitchens is decreasing as more people live in the area. Kitchens will grow in size as more people cook. They could be able to cover 8000-9000 sqm. However, in certain circumstances it may be more economical to have an off-site kitchen. The product lines from Rational can provide the best solution in either case. Let’s find out why.

Rational is the industry standard

RATIONAL’s combi ovens/combi steamers, and their flagship Self Cooking Center range are well-known in the private and commercial cooking markets. RATIONAL is the world’s number one combo oven manufacturer. They can be found in Australia at high-end restaurants, production kitchens, and healthcare facilities like hospitals and rest homes. The combi oven has revolutionized the kitchen industry by allowing staff to prepare up to 10 dishes simultaneously. It doesn’t matter if chefs are looking to bake, steam or roast; all can be done with one piece of equipment. This technology has revolutionized the industry, reduced costs, and, because combi ovens can be cleaned themselves, it saves time in the kitchen. Despite all the benefits of RATIONAL, the aged care industry is growing. This means that more multifunctional equipment will be required to provide residents with a healthy diet. Here is where the FRIMA name can be of great benefit.

Rational Voice Center – The Ideal Partner

We see the aged care industry using a variety of kitchen equipment and brands in the future. No matter if the facility is on-site or in-house; it will be essential for staff to prepare high-quality meals at high volumes. It makes sense to pair combi ovens by RATIONAL with the multifunctional, advanced equipment RATIONAL has. This brand has a new type and size of cooking equipment, which is ideal for bulk production. It also works well with Self Cooking Center’s. The RATIONAL Vario Cooking Center range can cook in one unit and do everything: deep fry, fry, boil, pressure cook, braise, bake, pressure cook, and many other functions. It can cook faster, use less water, save space, and produce more energy, and it is easy to use. Although this technology is relatively new in the sector, it can play an important role in moving the aged care sector forward – along with RATIONAL. Aged care will be a major topic in Australia over the next few years. It is time to ensure that the infrastructure is in place so residents can receive the care they need. Contact Combater to learn more about the RATIONAL brand.