Belly laughs were shared between Maggie Beer Foundation senior trainer Michael Nam and Maculata Place resident Frank Talarico.
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With a touch of culinary expertise from a celebrity chef, the staff at Shepparton Villages’ Maculata Place central kitchen have sharpened their skills.
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The Maggie Beer Foundation’s Trainer Mentor Program rolled into Shepparton as part of a nationwide initiative serving change to 120 aged care facilities.
The program’s mission? To enhance the quality of life for elderly residents through improved food experiences.
“At Shepparton Villages, we already take pride in the standard and quality of our food and beverages — but we know there’s always room for fresh thinking, too,” a spokesperson for Shepparton Villages said.
Throughout the week, senior trainer Michael Nam led a comprehensive training session for the kitchen crew, focusing on improving the nutritional value, presentation and taste of each dish served.
On Friday, February 7, News photographer Rechelle Zammit was on hand to snap some sizzling shots of the action.
Maculata Place resident Joan Bottomley and Shepparton Villages chief executive Veronica Jamison stop and smell the garnish.
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Shepparton Villages catering manager Raelene Sweet with Maculata Place resident Joan Bottomley.
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Maggie Beer Foundation senior trainer Michael Nam, with Shepparton Villages’ care manager Bernie Vialago, resident Frank Talarico, catering manager Raelene Sweet, resident Joan Bottomley and chief executive Veronica Jamison.
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Maggie Beer Foundation senior trainer Michael Nam and Shepparton Villages catering manager Raelene Sweet.
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The expert guidance of Maggie Beer Foundation senior trainer Michael Nam energised the kitchen crew.
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A resident at Maculata Place offers Maggie Beer Foundation senior trainer Michael Nam some food for thought.
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